Kenmore

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

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

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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. 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 released in 2023 based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Future population projections indicate lower quartile growth of national areas, 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 averaged approximately 54 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25273 homes were approved, with an additional 5 approved in FY-26 to date. On average, each dwelling constructed over these five years accommodated about 2 new residents per year. However, this figure has increased to 7.7 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, indicating a rise in demand and tightening supply.

The average construction value of new homes is $758,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market segment. In FY-26, Kenmore has registered $6.1 million in commercial approvals, reflecting its residential character. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Kenmore has 84.0% more new home approvals per capita, offering buyers ample choice despite a recent slowdown in building activity. The current development mix comprises 48.0% detached dwellings and 52.0% townhouses or apartments, a shift from the existing housing mix of 92.0% houses. This change may reflect reduced availability of development sites and evolving lifestyle demands. Kenmore's population density is around 351 people per dwelling approval.

By 2041, Kenmore is projected to gain approximately 191 residents. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favorable 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 impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified four projects that could affect this region: 2172 Moggill Road Townhouses, Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre Entertainment Precinct, Centenary Bridge Upgrade, and Sinnamon Village Precinct Expansion. The following details those most relevant.

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

Kenmore's workforce is highly educated with strong professional services representation and an unemployment rate of 2.2%. As of June 2025, 5,266 residents are employed at a rate of 1.9% below Greater Brisbane's 4.1%, with workforce participation at 68.0%.

Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services, the latter being particularly strong with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level. However, construction is under-represented, with only 6.0% of Kenmore's workforce compared to Greater Brisbane's 9.0%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Kenmore's labour force decreased by 1.5%, alongside a 1.1% employment decline, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.3 percentage points.

In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 4.4% and labour force growth of 4.0%, with a 0.4 percentage point drop in unemployment. State-level data from Nov-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, broadly inline with the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Kenmore's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for 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 financial year 2022 shows median income in Kenmore SA2 is $64,250 and average income is $106,692. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $73,239 (median) and $121,618 (average). Census data reveals Kenmore's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 81st and 90th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 29.2% of locals (3,016 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to broader trends across the broader area showing 33.3% in the same category. A substantial proportion of high earners (41.8%) indicates strong economic capacity throughout Kenmore. After housing costs, residents retain 87.0% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. 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, consisted of 92.4% houses and 7.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). 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 Kenmore was $2,200, compared to Brisbane metro's $2,311. The median weekly rent figure for Kenmore was $510, while Brisbane metro recorded $500. Nationally, Kenmore's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,200 than 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 constitute 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 account for 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, 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 benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 52.0% hold university qualifications compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 31.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 16.3% and graduate diplomas at 4.7%. Vocational pathways account for 22.8% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 11.3% and certificates at 11.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.4% of residents 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 within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 10 individual routes providing service to these locations. The combined weekly passenger trips facilitated by these routes amount to 1,467.

The accessibility of transport in Kenmore is rated as excellent, with residents typically located an average of 191 meters from the nearest transport stop. The service frequency averages out to 209 trips per day across all routes, which equates 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 the 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% across 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 are 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 was found to be more linguistically diverse than most local markets, with 19.0% speaking a language other than English at home as of 2016. In terms of birthplace, 33.4% were born overseas by the same year. Christianity was the predominant religion in Kenmore, making up 47.7% of its population.

However, Judaism was notably overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, with 0.3% of Kenmore's population identifying as such. The top three ancestry groups in Kenmore were English (27.6%), Australian (20.4%), and Irish (10.1%). Other ethnic groups showed notable differences: South African residents made up 1.7% of Kenmore's population compared to the regional average of 2.0%, Koreans comprised 1.2% versus 0.7%, and French individuals constituted 0.8% versus 0.7%.

Kenmore's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Kenmore is 40 years, which is considerably higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years. This figure also modestly exceeds the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane's average, the cohort aged 5-14 is notably over-represented in Kenmore at 17.5%, while those aged 25-34 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%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 5 to 14 age group has grown from 16.2% to 17.5% of the population, while the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 7.9% to 6.4%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Kenmore. Leading this shift is the 85+ group, which is expected to grow by 111%, reaching 705 people from a starting point of 333. Demographic aging continues as residents aged 65 and older represent 57% of anticipated growth. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.