Brookfield - Kenmore Hills
Statistical Area - sa2

Brookfield - Kenmore Hills is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Brookfield-Kenmore Hills' population is approximately 7,258 as of August 2025. This figure represents a growth of 238 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,020. The increase was inferred from ABS estimates: 7,228 in June 2024 and an additional 9 validated new addresses post-census. This results in a density ratio of 125 persons per square kilometer. Brookfield-Kenmore Hills' growth rate since the census is 3.4%, close to the SA3 area's 5.7%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 83.2% of recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023. These state projections lack age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future trends indicate a population decline of 67 persons by 2041, but specific age cohorts like the 85 and over group are projected to grow by 242 people.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Brookfield - Kenmore Hills, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Brookfield - Kenmore Hills has recorded approximately 12 residential properties granted approval annually. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, with 63 homes approved over the past five years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 2 so far in FY-26. An average of 1.4 new residents per year per dwelling constructed has been seen over these five years. This indicates a balanced market between supply and demand, supporting stable conditions.

The average construction cost value for new dwellings is $942,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY-26, commercial development approvals recorded are worth $759,000, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Brookfield - Kenmore Hills shows approximately 57% of construction activity per person and ranks at the 26th percentile nationally for areas assessed, suggesting more limited choices for buyers which supports demand for existing dwellings. Recent building activity consists entirely of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

The estimated population count of 626 people per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. Population projections show stability or decline, suggesting reduced housing demand pressures in Brookfield - Kenmore Hills, benefiting potential buyers.

Brookfield - Kenmore Hills has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones include Kenmore Village Shopping Centre Redevelopment, Treetops at Kenmore, Woodlands Residences, and 2172 Moggill Road Townhouses. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Brookfield - Kenmore Hills significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Brookfield-Kenmore Hills has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 1.5%.

As of June 2025, 3640 residents are employed, with the area's unemployment rate at 2.5% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is lower than Greater Brisbane's standard (60.6% vs. 64.5%). Resident employment is concentrated in professional & technical services (at 1.9 times the regional average), health care & social assistance, and education & training.

Manufacturing has limited presence with 3.5% employment compared to the regional average of 6.4%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data on working population vs resident population. Over the year ending June 2025, labour force decreased by 1.5%, while employment also decreased by 1.5%, keeping unemployment relatively stable. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 4.4% and labour force growth of 4.0%, with a fall in unemployment of 0.4 percentage points. State-level data to Sep-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23% (losing 8070 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%, but lags behind national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Brookfield-Kenmore Hills' employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.3% over five years and 14.6% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Brookfield - Kenmore Hills has exceptionally high incomes nationally. The median income is $65,931 and the average is $109,484. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Brookfield - Kenmore Hills would be approximately $73,652 (median) and $122,305 (average) as of March 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Brookfield - Kenmore Hills rank highly nationally, between the 84th and 99th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 40.6% of locals (2,946 people) fall into the $4,000+ category, differing from surrounding regions where $1,500 - $2,999 dominates with 33.3%. Economic strength is evident through 53.2% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 90.2% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Brookfield - Kenmore Hills is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

As of the latest Census, Brookfield - Kenmore Hills had 92.7% houses and 7.3% other dwellings, compared to Brisbane metro's 95.2% houses and 4.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Brookfield - Kenmore Hills was at 47.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.2% and rented dwellings at 10.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,700, above Brisbane metro's average of $2,311. Median weekly rent was $520, compared to Brisbane metro's $500. Nationally, Brookfield - Kenmore Hills's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Brookfield - Kenmore Hills features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 84.8% of all households, including 47.3% couples with children, 30.3% couples without children, and 6.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 15.2%, with lone person households at 14.0% and group households making up 1.2%. The median household size is 3.0 people, aligning with the Greater Brisbane average.

Educational achievement in Brookfield - Kenmore Hills places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Brookfield - Kenmore Hills has a significantly higher educational attainment than broader benchmarks. 53% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 31.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.6%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%). Vocational pathways account for 20.1% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 10.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 33% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.1% in secondary education, 10.5% in primary education, and 7.8% pursuing tertiary education. The three schools in Brookfield - Kenmore Hills have a combined enrollment of 505 students as of the latest data point (20XX-XX-XX). These schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. School places per 100 residents stand at 7.0, below the regional average of 13.4, indicating some students may attend schools in nearby locations.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis indicates 33 active stops operating within Brookfield - Kenmore Hills, served by buses. These are part of five routes offering a total of 919 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents typically located 446 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 131 daily trips across all routes, equating to approximately 27 weekly trips per stop.

Brookfield - Kenmore Hills's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Brookfield - Kenmore Hills residents have a relatively low prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 75% of the total population (5465 people), compared to 72.0% in Greater Brisbane, and 55.3% nationally. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.3% and 6.7% of residents respectively, while 71.5% report being completely clear of medical ailments.

This compares to 73.1% across Greater Brisbane. There are 22.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1621 people), higher than the 18.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, aligning with the general population's health profile.

Brookfield - Kenmore Hills was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Brookfield-Kenmore Hills was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 13.0% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 33.4% born overseas. Christianity is the dominant religion in Brookfield-Kenmore Hills, comprising 52.1% of people there. However, Judaism is notably overrepresented, making up 0.4% of the population compared to 0.3% across Greater Brisbane.

The top three ancestry groups are English (29.3%), Australian (21.7%), and Scottish (9.9%). There are notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: South African is overrepresented at 2.5%, Welsh at 1.1%, and French at 0.7%.

Brookfield - Kenmore Hills hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Brookfield - Kenmore Hills is 46 years, significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Brookfield - Kenmore Hills has a higher percentage of residents aged 75-84 (8.7%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (4.2%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 grew from 12.5% to 16.0%, while the 75-84 age group increased from 7.2% to 8.7%. Conversely, the 65-74 age group declined from 11.7% to 10.4%, and the 5-14 age group decreased from 15.6% to 14.6%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Brookfield - Kenmore Hills' age structure. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 97%, reaching 461 people from 234. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 81% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 65-74 and 15-24 age groups are projected to have reduced numbers.