Kenmore

Kenmore has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Kenmore's population was around 10,330 as of November 2025. This reflected an increase of 892 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,438. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,067 in June 2024 and an additional 123 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 1,956 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Kenmore's growth of 9.5% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (5.7%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 71.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted 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 were used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections did not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applied proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Looking ahead, lower quartile growth of national areas was anticipated, with Kenmore expected to grow by 454 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 1.9% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Kenmore when compared nationally

Kenmore has averaged approximately 54 new dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25273 homes were approved, with an additional 15 approved so far in FY26. On average, this has resulted in around 2 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over these five years. However, recent figures indicate an acceleration to 7.7 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting increasing demand and tightening supply.

The average value of new homes being built is $421,000, slightly above the regional average, indicating a focus on quality developments. This year alone, $6.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Kenmore has 84.0% more new home approvals per person, providing buyers with ample choice. However, building activity has slowed in recent years, with a shift towards compact living: 48.0% detached dwellings and 52.0% townhouses or apartments. This change from the current housing mix of 92.0% houses reflects reduced availability of development sites and addresses shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. With around 351 people per dwelling approval, Kenmore demonstrates a developed market.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Kenmore is forecasted to gain 191 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects likely impacting the area: 2172 Moggill Road Townhouses, Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre Entertainment Precinct, Centenary Bridge Upgrade, and Sinnamon Village Precinct Expansion. The following list details those most relevant.

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Kenmore ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Kenmore has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate is 2.1% as of September 2025.

There are 5,183 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.9% lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.0%. Workforce participation stands at 68.0%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical. Kenmore has a strong specialization in professional & technical, with an employment share of 1.7 times the regional level.

However, construction is under-represented at 6.0%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 9.0%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as shown by the Census working population count versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Kenmore's labour force decreased by 3.7% alongside a 2.9% employment decline, causing unemployment to fall by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.8% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with a 0.5 percentage point drop in unemployment. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01%, losing 1,210 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kenmore's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 Kenmore SA2 has exceptionally high income nationally. The median income is $64,250 and the average income stands at $106,692. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's figures of a median income of $55,645 and an average income of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $73,239 (median) and $121,618 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Kenmore, between the 81st and 90th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that the predominant cohort spans 29.2% of locals (3,016 people) in the $1,500 - $2,999 category, consistent with broader trends across the broader area showing 33.3% in the same category. The substantial proportion of high earners (41.8% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout Kenmore. After housing costs, residents retain 87.0% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Kenmore is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Kenmore's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 92.4% houses and 7.6% other dwellings. In comparison, Brisbane metro had 95.2% houses and 4.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kenmore was at 36.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.7% and rented ones at 17.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,200, below Brisbane metro's average of $2,311. The median weekly rent figure in Kenmore was $510, compared to Brisbane metro's $500. Nationally, Kenmore's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,200 against the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 81.0% of all households, including 44.0% couples with children, 24.8% couples without children, and 11.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 19.0%, with lone person households at 16.7% and group households comprising 2.2%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 3.0.

Kenmore demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Kenmore's educational attainment is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 52.0% have university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% in Australia overall. University graduates comprise 31.0%, postgraduate qualifications are held by 16.3%, and graduate diplomas account for 4.7%. Vocational pathways make up 22.8% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 11.3% and certificates at 11.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.4% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.0% in primary education, 9.3% in secondary education, and 7.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

The analysis of public transport in Kenmore shows that there are currently 53 active transport stops operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 10 individual routes providing service to the area. Together, these routes facilitate 1,467 weekly passenger trips.

The report rates transport accessibility in Kenmore as excellent, with residents on average located just 191 meters from their nearest transport stop. On a daily basis, services operate at an average frequency of 209 trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 27 weekly trips per individual stop.

Kenmore's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Kenmore. Prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups was very low. Approximately 75% of Kenmore's total population (7,716 people) had private health cover, compared to 72.0% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues impacted 7.8% of residents, while asthma affected 7.4%. A total of 72.2% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 73.1% in Greater Brisbane. Kenmore has 16.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,738 people), which is lower than the 18.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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

Kenmore's population is culturally diverse, with 19.0% speaking a language other than English at home and 33.4% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Kenmore, practiced by 47.7%. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, comprising 0.3% of Kenmore's population.

The top three ancestry groups are English (27.6%), Australian (20.4%), and Irish (10.1%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences in representation: South African (1.7% vs regional 2.0%), Korean (1.2% vs 0.7%), and French (0.8% vs 0.7%).

Kenmore's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Kenmore is 40 years, which is higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and modestly exceeds the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the 5-14 cohort is notably over-represented in Kenmore at 17.5%, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 6.4%. The concentration of the 5-14 age group in Kenmore is well above the national average of 12.2%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 5-14 age group has grown from 16.2% to 17.5% of the population, while the 25-34 cohort has declined from 7.9% to 6.4%. Population forecasts for Kenmore in 2041 indicate significant demographic changes. Leading this shift is the 85+ group, expected to grow by 111%, reaching 705 people from 334. Residents aged 65 and older will represent 57% of anticipated population growth. Conversely, the 0-4 and 25-34 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.