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 was 7,258 as of November 2025, showing an increase of 238 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 7,020. This growth is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 7,228 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses post-census. The population density was 125 persons per square kilometer. Brookfield-Kenmore Hills' 3.4% growth since the census compares favourably with its SA3 area's 5.7%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 83.2% of overall population gains recently. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year.

For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. These state projections do not provide age category splits; thus AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. 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 granted approximately 12 residential property approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, a total of 63 homes were approved, with an additional 4 approved so far in FY-26. On average, 1.4 people moved to the area for each dwelling built over these years.

This suggests a balance between supply and demand, maintaining stable market conditions. The average construction cost value for new properties is $613,000, indicating a focus on premium segment development. In FY-26, there have been $759,000 in commercial approvals, reflecting minimal commercial development activity compared to residential. When compared to Greater Brisbane, Brookfield - Kenmore Hills records about 57% of the building activity per person and ranks among the 26th percentile nationally for areas assessed, suggesting limited buyer options but strong demand for established properties.

This is likely due to the area's maturity and potential planning constraints. Recent building activity consists solely of detached houses, preserving the area's low-density character and appealing to those seeking family homes with space. With an estimated 626 people per dwelling approval, the development environment is quiet and low-activity. Population projections indicate stability or decline, which should reduce housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers in the future.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects likely impacting the region. Key projects 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. The unemployment rate as of June 2025 is 1.5%.

At this time, 3640 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.5% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation stands at 60.6%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Employment among residents is concentrated in professional & technical (1.9 times the regional average), health care & social assistance, and education & training. Manufacturing has limited presence with 3.5% employment compared to 6.4% regionally.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. Over a 12-month period ending June 2025, labour force decreased by 1.5%, in line with employment decrease of the same percentage, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 1.5%. Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 4.4% and labour force growth of 4.0%, with unemployment falling to 3.7%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but industry-specific projections suggest Brookfield - Kenmore Hills may experience 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 data for financial year 2022 shows Brookfield - Kenmore Hills had a median income of $65,931 and an average income of $109,484. In Greater Brisbane, the median was $55,645 and the average was $70,520. By September 2025, estimates suggest median income will be approximately $75,155 and average income $124,801, based on a 13.99% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census places Brookfield - Kenmore Hills' household, family, and personal incomes between the 84th and 99th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that 40.6% of locals (2,946 people) earn $4000+ annually, contrasting with surrounding regions where $1,500 - $2,999 is predominant at 33.3%. Economic strength is evident with 53.2% of households earning over $3,000 weekly, indicating high consumer spending power. After housing costs, residents retain 90.2% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking in the 10th decile.

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

In Brookfield-Kenmore Hills, evaluated at the latest Census, 92.7% of dwellings were houses while 7.3% were other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This compares to Brisbane's metro area which had 95.2% houses and 4.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Brookfield-Kenmore Hills stood at 47.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.2% and rented ones at 10.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,700, higher than Brisbane's metro average of $2,311. The median weekly rent in the area was $520, compared to Brisbane's metro figure of $500. Nationally, Brookfield-Kenmore Hills' median mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,700 versus Australia's average of $1,863, while 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 are 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 constitute the remaining 15.2%, with lone person households at 14.0% and group households comprising 1.2%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which matches 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. 53.0% of its residents aged 15+ hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% in Australia. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 31.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.6%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%). Vocational pathways account for 20.1% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 10.2%.

Educational participation is notably high, with 33.0% 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 area's three schools have a combined enrollment reaching 505 students, demonstrating significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement (ICSEA: 1140). These three schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. School places per 100 residents (7.0) fall below the regional average (13.4), indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

Brookfield - Kenmore Hills has 33 active public transport stops. These are served by five bus routes that together provide 919 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated moderate, with residents typically located 446 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 131 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 27 weekly trips per individual 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, according to health data. Approximately 75% of the total population (5465 people) has private health cover, which is higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 72.0%, and significantly higher than the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.3 and 6.7% of residents respectively, while 71.5% report being completely free of medical ailments.

This compares to 73.1% across Greater Brisbane. As of 2021, 22.3% of residents are aged 65 and over (1621 people), which is higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 18.2%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in the area are above average and broadly align 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 have a higher cultural diversity 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 predominant religion in Brookfield-Kenmore Hills, making up 52.1% of the population. Notably, Judaism is slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, with 0.4% of the population identifying as Jewish versus 0.3%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups are English (29.3%), Australian (21.7%), and Scottish (9.9%). There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: South African is overrepresented at 2.5% compared to the regional average of 2.0%, Welsh at 1.1% versus 0.8%, 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, which is 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 proportion 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 decreased from 11.7% to 10.4%, and the 5-14 age group dropped from 15.6% to 14.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Brookfield - Kenmore Hills' age structure. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 97% (226 people), reaching 461 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.