Westlake flood & bushfire risk
Of Westlake’s 1,853 mapped properties, 54.2% are in a mapped flood area and 5.7% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Westlake’s flood exposure is in line with the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is below the QLD average of 17.2%.
Where the hazards are in Westlake
Flood and bushfire areas across Westlake. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Westlake
Westlake sits in the Mount Ommaney police division, which recorded 6,051 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 6,051 total. Figures are for the whole Mount Ommaney police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Westlake
Westlake is mostly residential. The most common zones:
Low density residential — mostly detached houses on standard suburban blocks.
Zone: LDR - Low density residential
Open space / recreation — parks and sporting land; not for housing.
Zone: OS2 - Open space (District)
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: NC - Neighbourhood centre
School catchments in Westlake
Westlake can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Westlake
At the 2021 Census, 35.9% of Westlake’s 4,547 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Westlake
Brisbane council approved 8,576 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Brisbane council area (not just Westlake). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.