Brookfield - Kenmore Hills

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Brookfield - Kenmore Hills's population is around 7,240 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 220 people (3.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,020 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,228 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 9 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 124 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Brookfield - Kenmore Hills's 3.1% growth since the census positions it within 3.0 percentage points of the SA3 area (6.1%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 83.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. As we examine future population trends, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the area's population expected to decline by 67 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 85 and over age group, which is 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 around 12 residential properties granted approval per year, with 63 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 5 so far in FY-26. With an average of 1.4 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply and demand seem well-matched, fostering stable market dynamics, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $613,000, demonstrating a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. There have also been $759,000 in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating minimal commercial development activity.

When measured against Greater Brisbane, Brookfield - Kenmore Hills records about 57% of the building activity per person and places among the 25th percentile of areas assessed nationally, meaning somewhat limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established properties. This is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints. Further, 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 count of 626 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment.

With population projections showing stability or decline, Brookfield - Kenmore Hills should see reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

Brookfield - Kenmore Hills has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 15 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Kenmore Village Shopping Centre Redevelopment, Treetops at Kenmore, 2172 Moggill Road Townhouses, and Woodlands Residences, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis places Brookfield - Kenmore Hills well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Brookfield - Kenmore Hills has a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation and an unemployment rate of just 2.0%. As of December 2025, 3,528 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 2.1% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation lags significantly (60.6% compared to Greater Brisbane's 71.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 36.9% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in professional & technical, with employment levels at 1.9 times the regional average. Meanwhile, manufacturing has a limited presence with 3.5% employment compared to 6.4% regionally. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw the labour force decrease by 3.3% combined with employment decreasing by 3.4%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.1 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2%, labour force growth of 3.0%, with unemployment falling 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Brookfield - Kenmore Hills. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Brookfield - Kenmore Hills's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.3% over five years and 14.6% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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 FY-23 reveals that income in the Brookfield - Kenmore Hills SA2 is exceptionally high nationally, with the median assessed at $69,092 while the average income stands at $107,472. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's figures of a median income of $58,236 and an average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $75,939 (median) and $118,122 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Brookfield - Kenmore Hills, between the 83rd and 98th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals the predominant cohort spans 40.6% of locals (2,939 people) in the $4000+ category, differing from patterns across the surrounding region where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 33.3%. Economic strength emerges through 53.2% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 90.2% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and 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

Dwelling structure within Brookfield - Kenmore Hills, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 92.7% houses and 7.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Brookfield - Kenmore Hills was well beyond that of Brisbane metro, at 47.5%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (42.2%) or rented (10.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Brisbane metro average at $2,700, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $520, compared to Brisbane metro's $1,863 and $380. Nationally, Brookfield - Kenmore Hills's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Brookfield - Kenmore Hills features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 84.8% of all households, comprising 47.3% couples with children, 30.3% couples without children, and 6.8% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 15.2%, with lone person households at 14.0% and group households comprising 1.2% of the total. The median household size of 3.0 people is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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

Educational attainment in Brookfield - Kenmore Hills significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 53.0% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 25.7% in QLD and 30.4% in Australia. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead 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+ – advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (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.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 33 active transport stops operating within Brookfield - Kenmore Hills, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 5 individual routes, collectively providing 919 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 446 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 87%. Vehicle ownership averages 2.0 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A high 36.9% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

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

Health outcomes in Brookfield - Kenmore Hills are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Health indicators suggest below-average outcomes in Brookfield - Kenmore Hills, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 74% of the total population (5,357 people). This compares to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.3% and 6.7% of residents, respectively, while 71.5% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 22.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,649 people), which is higher than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Brookfield - Kenmore Hills was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Brookfield - Kenmore Hills is more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 13.0% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 33.4% born overseas. The main religion in Brookfield - Kenmore Hills is Christianity, which makes up 52.1% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Judaism, which comprises 0.4% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Brookfield - Kenmore Hills are English, comprising 29.3% of the population, Australian, comprising 21.7% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 9.9% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: South Australian is notably overrepresented at 2.5% of Brookfield - Kenmore Hills (vs 0.6% regionally), Welsh at 1.1% (vs 0.5%) and French at 0.7% (vs 0.5%).

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

The 46-year median age in Brookfield - Kenmore Hills is significantly above Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and similarly considerably older than Australia's 38 years. Relative to Greater Brisbane, Brookfield - Kenmore Hills has a higher concentration of 45 - 54 residents (16.2%) but fewer 25 - 34 year-olds (4.0%). Following the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 12.5% to 16.3% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 7.2% to 9.1%. Conversely, the 35 to 44 cohort has declined from 10.9% to 9.5% and the 65 to 74 group dropped from 11.7% to 10.4%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Brookfield - Kenmore Hills's age structure. Leading the demographic shift, the 85+ group will grow by 92% (220 people), reaching 461 from 240. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 84% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 65 to 74 and 25 to 34 age groups will see reduced numbers.