Kedron - Gordon Park

Population growth drivers in Kedron - Gordon Park are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Kedron - Gordon Park's population is around 15,887 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,455 people (10.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 14,432 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 15,488 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 80 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,043 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Kedron - Gordon Park's 10.1% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (8.1%), along with the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 50.9% 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, a population increase just below the median of national statistical areas is expected, with the area expected to grow by 1,594 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting recording a gain of 7.5% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Kedron - Gordon Park when compared nationally

Kedron - Gordon Park has averaged approximately 46 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 231 homes. As of FY-26, 30 approvals have been recorded. On average, 4 new residents arrive per year for each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating significant demand exceeding supply. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $482,000, targeting the premium market segment.

In FY-26, there have been $22.2 million in commercial approvals, suggesting moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Brisbane and nationally, Kedron - Gordon Park has a lower rate of new dwelling approvals per person, ranking at approximately the 36th percentile. This results in relatively constrained buyer choice, supporting interest in existing dwellings. New development consists of 76.0% detached dwellings and 24.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers despite increasing density pressures.

At around 459 people per approval, Kedron - Gordon Park indicates a mature market. According to AreaSearch quarterly estimates, the area is projected to add 1,195 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Kedron - Gordon Park 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 40 projects likely impacting the region. Notable initiatives include Windsor Dual Tower Development, Bakery Square, Celestia Apartments, and Kedron Brook Bikeway Lighting Project. The following details those expected to be most relevant.

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The labour market strength in Kedron - Gordon Park positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Kedron - Gordon Park has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 2.8% as of September 2025, which is below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 11.3%.

As of September 2025, 10,693 residents were in work and the unemployment rate was 1.2% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate. Workforce participation was higher at 85.7%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. According to Census responses, 25.2% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training sectors. Manufacturing has limited presence with 3.5% employment compared to the regional average of 6.4%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 11.3%, while labour force grew by 11.0%, causing a decrease in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.8%, labour force grow by 3.3%, and unemployment fall by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Kedron - Gordon Park. Applying these projections to the local employment mix indicates that local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The Kedron - Gordon Park SA2's income level is among Australia's highest based on latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year ended June 30, 2023. Its median taxpayer income was $69,920 and average income stood at $88,866, compared to Greater Brisbane's figures of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. As of September 2025, current estimates suggest median income would be approximately $76,849 and average income around $97,673, factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since June 2023. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes all rank highly in Kedron - Gordon Park, between the 74th and 87th percentiles nationally. Income distribution reveals that 30.2% (4,797 individuals) fall within the $1,500-$2,999 range, mirroring regional levels where 33.3% occupy this bracket. Higher earners make up a substantial presence with 34.6% exceeding $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income, yet strong earnings place disposable income at the 74th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Kedron - Gordon Park displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The latest Census evaluated the dwelling structure in Kedron-Gordon Park as 58.4% houses and 41.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kedron-Gordon Park was at 20.2%, with the rest either mortgaged (36.9%) or rented (42.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,200, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure for Kedron-Gordon Park was recorded at $375, slightly lower than Brisbane metro's $380 but comparable to the national average of $375.

Kedron - Gordon Park features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 64.9% of all households, including 29.4% couples with children, 24.2% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 35.1%, with lone person households at 29.8% and group households making up 5.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Educational achievement in Kedron - Gordon Park places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Educational attainment in Kedron-Gordon Park shows significant surpassing of broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15 and above, 43.1% hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% in Australia. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 29.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.4%) and graduate diplomas (4.5%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 28.0% of residents aged 15 and above holding them – advanced diplomas account for 11.0% and certificates for 17.0%.

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.8% in primary education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 8.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Kedron - Gordon Park has 73 active public transport stops serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are covered by 15 different routes, facilitating 2,911 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport access is rated excellent with residents typically located 170 meters from the nearest stop. The area being primarily residential, most commuting is outward-bound. Cars remain the dominant transport mode at 80%, while buses account for 9%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 25.2% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 415 trips per day, equating to approximately 39 weekly trips per individual stop.

Kedron - Gordon Park's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Kedron-Gordon Park shows excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are low, particularly for younger cohorts with very low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 65% of the total population (10,358 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and 55.7% nationally.

The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (9.7%) and asthma (7.6%), while 72.5% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes for those under 65 are better than average. The area has 11.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,854 people), lower than Greater Brisbane's 15.2%. Senior health outcomes are above average but rank lower nationally compared to the broader population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Kedron - Gordon Park records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Kedron-Gordon Park has a higher than average cultural diversity, with 21.1% of its population born overseas and 12.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Kedron-Gordon Park, comprising 50.1% of its residents. Notably, the 'Other' religious category represents 1.1%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 1.3%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (26.4%), Australian (24.0%), and Irish (11.3%). Italian ancestry is overrepresented at 4.5% compared to the regional average of 2.0%. Similarly, German ancestry stands at 4.3%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 4.2%. New Zealand ancestry is also present at 0.8%, marginally lower than the regional average of 1.0%.

Kedron - Gordon Park's population is younger than the national pattern

Kedron - Gordon Park has a median age of 36 years, equal to Greater Brisbane's but younger than the national average of 38 years. The age group of 45-54 is strongly represented at 14.5%, compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 65-74 cohort is less prevalent at 6.3%. Since 2021, the 55 to 64 age group has grown from 9.8% to 11.0% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has declined from 17.9% to 15.6%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Kedron - Gordon Park. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to increase by 387 people (17%), from 2,302 to 2,690. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 56% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.