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

Kedron - Gordon Park's population was approximately 15,658 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 1,226 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 14,432. The growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 15,654 in June 2025 and an additional 83 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,999 persons per square kilometer, placing Kedron - Gordon Park in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. The area's population growth rate of 8.5% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area average of 8%, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 62.9% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving this growth.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. 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. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 and based on 2022 data. Future population trends indicate a slight increase below the national median statistical area average by 2041, with an expected growth of 1,379 persons reflecting an overall gain of 8.8% over the 16-year period.

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 FY26, 42 approvals have been recorded. Historically, around four new residents per year arrive per dwelling constructed in this area between FY21 and FY25. This demand significantly exceeds new supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average construction cost value for new properties is $482,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY26, commercial approvals have totalled $22.2 million, suggesting moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Kedron-Gordon Park has about three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 36th percentile nationally in terms of assessed areas, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings. This is lower than national averages, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints.

New development consists of 76% detached dwellings and 24% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. However, new construction favours detached housing more than current patterns suggest (58% at Census), indicating ongoing robust demand for family homes despite increasing density pressures. With around 459 people per approval, Kedron-Gordon Park indicates a mature market. Future projections estimate an addition of 1,375 residents by 2041, with development keeping pace with projected growth. However, buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

Kedron - Gordon Park has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 39 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Windsor Dual Tower Development, Celestia Apartments, Bakery Square, and Kedron Brook Bikeway Lighting Project. The following list details projects expected to have the most relevance.

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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 December 2025. The area experienced an estimated employment growth of 10.2% over the past year.

As of December 2025, 10,906 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.3%, lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation was high at 86.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, 25.2% of residents worked from home.

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 based on Census data. Over the year to December 2025, employment increased by 10.2%, while labour force grew by 9.9%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.2% and unemployment fall by 0.1%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kedron-Gordon Park's employment mix suggests 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 income level of Kedron - Gordon Park SA2 is one of the highest in Australia, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest ATO data for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in this area was $69,920, with an average income of $88,866. This compares to figures for Greater Brisbane of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. By March 2026, estimated incomes would be approximately $77,863 (median) and $98,961 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Kedron - Gordon Park rank highly nationally, between the 74th and 87th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 30.2% of the population (4,728 individuals) fall within the $1,500 to $2,999 income range, mirroring regional levels where 33.3% occupy this bracket. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 34.6% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 74th percentile nationally. 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

Kedron-Gordon Park's dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 58.4% houses and 41.6% other types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other'). Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% others. Home ownership in Kedron-Gordon Park was 20.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.9% and rented ones at 42.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment there was $2,200, above Brisbane's $1,863 average. Median weekly rent in Kedron-Gordon Park was $375, close to Brisbane's $380 average but higher than the national average of $350 for rents and significantly higher than Australia's average mortgage repayment of $1,863.

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

Family households account for 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 make up the remaining 35.1%, with lone person households at 29.8% and group households comprising 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. Specifically, 43.1% of residents aged 15 years and above hold university qualifications, compared to the Queensland state average of 25.7% and the Australian national average of 30.4%. This educational advantage is reflected in the area's high proportion of residents with bachelor degrees (29.2%), postgraduate qualifications (9.4%), and graduate diplomas (4.5%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 28.0% of residents aged 15 years and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (17.0%).

Educational participation is notably high in the area, 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, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 15 different routes that collectively facilitate 2,911 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 170 meters from the nearest stop. Most commuting in this primarily residential area is outward-bound. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 80%, while bus usage stands at 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 averages 415 trips per day across all routes, 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's health outcomes show excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Notably, younger cohorts exhibit very low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 65% of the total population (10,209 people) has private health cover, which is higher than Greater Brisbane's 55.8% and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 9.7% and 7.6% of residents respectively. A total of 72.5% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.2%. The under-65 population has better than average health outcomes. The area has 11.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,758 people), lower than Greater Brisbane's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors in the area 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 had above-average cultural diversity, with 21.1% of its population born overseas and 12.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Kedron-Gordon Park, accounting for 50.1% of people. However, the proportion identifying as 'Other' religions was slightly higher than average, at 1.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (26.4%), Australian (24.0%), and Irish (11.3%). Notably, Italian (4.5%) and German (4.3%) ancestry was overrepresented compared to regional averages of 2.0% and 4.2%, respectively. New Zealand ancestry was also slightly higher than average at 0.8%.

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

Kedron-Gordon Park's median age is 35 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36, but somewhat younger than Australia's 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Kedron-Gordon Park has a higher percentage of residents aged 45-54 (14.3%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (3.2%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the 55-64 age group has increased from 9.8% to 10.6%, while the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 17.9% to 16.4%. By 2041, forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Kedron-Gordon Park. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 19%, adding 417 residents to reach 2,652. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 53% of population growth, reflecting aging trends. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 25-34 cohorts.