In May 2026, West End’s median house price recorded a solid gain, reaching approximately $2.08M. This reflects a substantial 17.4% increase over this same month last year, and an impressive 115% surge over the past decade. The median unit price also continued its upward trajectory, now approximately $940K, marking a 17.5% rise from this same month last year and a 65.5% increase over the last ten years. This strong local performance represents robust growth, outperforming broader capital city trends.
The median weekly rental rate for houses in West End, QLD, reached approximately $950 in May 2026, recording a solid 11.8% increase from this same month last year and a 58.3% growth over the past decade. Units also maintained their premium position, with median weekly rental rates approximating $760. This figure reflects an 8.6% gain compared to this same month last year and an impressive 81.0% growth over the last 10 years. These strong local performances represent stronger gains than many broader markets, coinciding with persistent demand across the region.
West End, QLD, reflects a vibrant property market in the 12 months to March 2026. House sales were most concentrated between $500K and $750K, representing a robust mid-affordability segment, while the luxury house market above $2M recorded solid activity. Units dominated, with significant activity across all affordability and mid-tier price points, particularly strong between $750K and $1.5M. The unit segment also featured notable sales above $2M, extending to a $5M+ transaction, showcasing a broader spread across price ranges compared to houses, a consistent trend across stronger regional Queensland markets.
New listings in May 2026 recorded a notable 9.4% monthly decrease, reaching 48 properties in West End. This represents a significant 28.4% decline compared to May 2025, and an 18.6% reduction from May 2024 levels, reflecting persistent supply constraints and reinforcing limited vendor activity. This performance coincides with a broader market environment of caution, showing a sharper contraction in new supply than capital city trends, which saw a modest annual gain. The sustained reduction in new listings indicates a hesitant market, influencing available stock levels.
Luke O’Kelly is a real estate agent and auction specialist at Ray White West End, focused on property sales in West End and Highgate Hill. Through Luke O’Kelly Ray White West End, he helps property owners achieve strong results using an auction-led strategy designed to create competition and maximise sale prices. With deep local market knowledge and a hands-on approach, Luke shares insights, sales strategies and suburb updates to help sellers make informed decisions and achieve the best possible outcome.