FairSquare/Queensland/West End
Suburb Dossier · QLD

West End

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FairSquare's model rates West End, Queensland 5.8 out of 10 (Neutral Hold) as of May 2026.

West End presents a compelling inner-city investment opportunity, located just 2km from the CBD, driving strong capital appreciation with 11% growth over the past twelve months. A critical undersupply of premium rental properties is evidenced by an exceptionally low 0.9% vacancy rate and high weekly rents, indicating robust demand from affluent tenants. The market has started re-rating this location — 12-month growth of +11.0% puts it ahead of the broader Queensland median.

Model Verdict
Neutral Hold
5.8OUT OF 10
Median
$2.03M
house
Gross Yield
2.4%
derived
Weekly Rent
$950
3-bed median
12m Growth
+11.0%
trailing
Secret Sauce · Derivation

How the model valued West End

The median price is derived, not estimated. Every number on this page traces back to the model's proprietary yield surface — calibrated for each part of the country and resolved against distance from CBD. The price falls out of the formula.

Confidencehigh

Inputs for this suburb sit at the top of our calibration tier. The model is not guessing.

Distance
to CBD
2km
Yield
derived from model
2.4%
Median Rent
weekly, 3-bed
$950
Median Price
(rent × 52) ÷ yield
$2.03M
Fit · Who It Suits
Investor Profiles
Growth PlayDefensive Hold
Model Tags
Momentum Building
Signals · Partial View
Market Temp
Warming
Supply Pressure
Normal
Rent Trajectory
In line
Cycle Position
Hot ·
Days On Market
Cool
Clearance Rate
Active ·
Buyer Demand
Hot
Vacancy Rate
Cool ·
Rent Growth 12m
Active
Price Volatility
Hot ·
5-Year Forecast
Cool
Risk Flags
Active ·

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01Cover page with verdict & score
02In-30-seconds snapshot
03Score breakdown across 5 dimensions
04Big picture & liveability analysis
05Market cycle + 10-year forecast
06Rental story + yield scenarios
07Supply & demand pressure gauge
08Opportunity & risk register
093-play investor playbook
1012-24mo + 3-5yr outlook
112026 Budget impact analysis
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FAQ
01

Is West End a good investment in 2026?

FairSquare's model rates West End, Queensland 5.8 out of 10 (Neutral Hold) as of May 2026. West End presents a compelling inner-city investment opportunity, located just 2km from the CBD, driving strong capital appreciation with 11% growth over the past twelve months. A critical undersupply of premium rental properties is evidenced by an exceptionally low 0.9% vacancy rate and high weekly rents, indicating robust demand from affluent tenants.

02

What is the median house price in West End?

The median house price in West End, QLD is $2.03M. Weekly rent of $950 against a 2.4% gross yield underpins this figure.

03

What is the rental yield in West End?

West End has a gross rental yield of 2.4%, with a median weekly rent of $950. 12-month price growth is tracking at +11.0%.

04

Which investor profiles does West End suit?

Based on its market signals, West End aligns with: Growth Play, Defensive Hold.

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