St Lucia vs West End (Brisbane)
The verdict
West End (Brisbane) rates higher for transport (91 vs 82). West End (Brisbane) is closer to the coast (16.2 km vs 17.5 km).
Scores
St LuciaWest End (Brisbane)
| St Lucia | West End (Brisbane) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 94 |
| Transport | 82 | 91 |
| Education | 91 | 91 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| St Lucia | West End (Brisbane) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,220 | 14,730 |
| Median age | 25 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,761 | $2,114 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.4% | 67.8% |
| Born in Australia | 54.5% | 56.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.1 |
Growth: St Lucia — · West End (Brisbane) —
Property
| St Lucia | West End (Brisbane) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $815 | $875 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| St Lucia | West End (Brisbane) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 933 | 930 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 417 | 414 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| St Lucia | West End (Brisbane) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,169 | 1,144 |
See the full school list on each profile: St Lucia · West End (Brisbane)
Transport
| St Lucia | West End (Brisbane) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 44 | 55 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 1 |
| CBD commute (min) | 24 | 16 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 1.2 km |
Liveability
| St Lucia | West End (Brisbane) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 13 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 38 | 86 |
| Parks | 34 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 33 | 203 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 9 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.5 km | 16.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.9 km | 2.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 1.0 km |
Population & growth
| St Lucia | West End (Brisbane) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,220 | 14,730 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,119 | 17,284 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 5.47% | 4.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, St Lucia or West End (Brisbane)?
St Lucia and West End (Brisbane) have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better schools, St Lucia or West End (Brisbane)?
St Lucia has a higher average school ICSEA (St Lucia 1169 vs West End (Brisbane) 1144; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, St Lucia or West End (Brisbane)?
West End (Brisbane) has the higher transport score (St Lucia 82/100 vs West End (Brisbane) 91/100).
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