West End, Brisbane City, Queensland
Explore West End, Queensland, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the West End, QLD map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — Geoscience Australia topographic mapping and the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 sheets — plus a labelled MGA grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below. You will find live weather, local and world news further down the page.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for West End, Queensland, Australia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
Drag the map to pan to any area of Queensland or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of West End and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the Geoscience Australia National Base Map — seamless topographic mapping covering the mainland, Tasmania and the external territories. NATMAP 250K shows the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 map sheets, mosaicked nationwide — the printed sheets generations of Australians navigated the outback with. The search box finds any Australian town, suburb or landmark by name, so you are not limited to West End.
Reading the map like a paper sheet. Click Grid to overlay the Map Grid of Australia (MGA), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as an MGA grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — the grid reference being what emergency services and search and rescue work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need mobile coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load, which across much of inland Australia is most of the time.
Map search is available for a limited number of queries per session to manage costs. Be specific — search precisely for best results.
| Locality | West End |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Brisbane City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.48246 |
| Longitude | 153.00591 |
| Population | 9,269 |
| Density | 3961.1 /km² |
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Elevation | 22 m |
| Postcode | 4101 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 2 km southwest |
West End is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 9,269. The locality covers an area of 2.3 km², giving a population density of about 3961.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 22 m above sea level. It lies approximately 2 km southwest of Brisbane. West End is located at 27.4825°S, 153.0059°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4101.
West End unfolds as a vibrant mosaic of subtropical charm, its character etched into the undulating terrain that slopes gently towards the Brisbane River. It lies 2.4 km south-west of Brisbane City, QLD (from Brisbane City, QLD: bearing 235°T), and is situated 13.2 km north-north-west of Sunnybank Hills. The air here carries a certain hum, a blend of traffic and distant laughter, underscored by the rustle of palm fronds and the occasional squawk of a kookaburra. Colourful Queenslander homes, their tin roofs catching the bright, warm sunlight, are interspersed with bohemian cafes and bustling markets, creating a visual rhythm that is both eclectic and familiar. The leafy canopies of jacarandas and fig trees offer dappled shade, painting shifting patterns on the pavements and lending a lush, almost wild, beauty to the urban fringe. Evenings here often bring a softening of the light, a golden hue that lingers, casting long shadows and imbuing the streets with a quiet, contemplative mood.
This district, a cornerstone of Brisbane's inner-city fabric, boasts a rich history shaped by waves of migration and a long-standing association with the arts and vibrant cultural expression. Once a working-class suburb, West End has evolved, its economic pulse now driven by a diverse array of independent businesses, artisan workshops, and a thriving hospitality scene that draws people from across the city. The nearby river, a constant presence, has always been central to its identity, offering a watery artery for transport and recreation, its banks a popular spot for evening strolls and quiet contemplation. The area's reputation as a hub for creativity and intellectual discourse is well-earned, fostering a unique spirit that continues to define West End.
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, CAPAD 2024 (Australian protected areas), OpenStreetMap.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of West End, Queensland. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on West End, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for West End includes the postcode (4101), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Brisbane City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any Australian town, suburb or landmark by name; offers Geoscience Australia topographic mapping and the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 sheets as base layers; overlays a labelled Map Grid of Australia (MGA) so the map can be read like a printed topographic sheet; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as an MGA grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require mobile coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct West End is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | October 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; © Geoscience Australia National Base Map and NATMAP 1:250 000 (CC BY 4.0); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |