Kenmore

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

Kenmore's population, as of May 2026, is approximately 10,170. This figure represents a growth of 732 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 9,438. The increase is inferred from ABS estimates; Kenmore had an estimated resident population of 10,170 in June 2025 and gained 123 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a population density ratio of 1,926 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Kenmore's growth rate of 7.8% since the 2021 Census exceeds the SA3 area's growth rate of 5.5%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 81.8% to Kenmore's population gains in 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 are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits; AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. By 2041, Kenmore's population is projected to increase by 387 persons, reflecting a total growth of 3.8% over the 16-year period, based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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

Kenmore has recorded approximately 54 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling 273 homes. As of FY-26, 24 approvals have been recorded. On average, 2 people moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply and demand. However, this has intensified to 7.7 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply. New properties are constructed at an average value of $421,000, slightly above the regional average.

In FY-26, $6.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting Kenmore's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Kenmore records 83.0% more new home approvals per person, offering buyers greater choice despite recent moderation in development activity. New building activity comprises 48.0% standalone homes and 52.0% townhouses or apartments, creating more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a significant shift from the current housing mix of 92.0% houses, likely due to reduced development site availability and changing lifestyle demands. Kenmore has approximately 351 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area. By 2041, Kenmore is expected to grow by 387 residents, with current development patterns suggesting that new housing supply should meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth.

Looking ahead, Kenmore is expected to grow by 387 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Kenmore has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects expected to impact this region: 2172 Moggill Road Townhouses, Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre Entertainment Precinct, Centenary Bridge Upgrade, and Sinnamon Village Precinct Expansion. These are the most relevant projects.

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

Kenmore has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 2.4%. As of December 2025, there are 5,152 residents employed at an unemployment rate of 1.7% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation in Kenmore is lower than Greater Brisbane's, at 67.0% compared to 69.6%. According to Census responses, 33.3% of residents work from home. Key industries for employment are health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. The area has a notable concentration in professional & technical jobs, with levels at 1.7 times the regional average.

Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 6.0% versus the regional average of 9.0%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Kenmore's labour force decreased by 3.3%, employment declined by 2.8%, leading to a fall in unemployment of 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.2% and labour force growth of 3.0%. According to Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25, national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

Kenmore SA2's median income among taxpayers was $67,330 and average income stood at $104,732 in financial year 2023, according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This compares to Greater Brisbane's figures of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. By March 2026, current estimates suggest median income would be approximately $74,979 and average income $116,630, based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023. In Kenmore, household, family, and personal incomes ranked highly nationally, between the 81st and 90th percentiles according to 2021 Census figures. Income distribution showed that 29.2% of residents (2,969 people) fell into the $1,500 - $2,999 weekly earnings bracket, mirroring regional levels where 33.3% occupied this bracket. Kenmore demonstrated affluence with 41.8% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retained 87.0% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 9th decile.

Kenmore is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

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 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kenmore was 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 $1,863. The median weekly rent figure for Kenmore was $510, while Brisbane metro recorded $380. Nationally, Kenmore's mortgage repayments were significantly higher 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 higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 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 making up 2.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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 regional averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 52.0% have university qualifications, surpassing Queensland's 25.7% and Australia's 30.4%. This high level of attainment indicates strong potential for knowledge-based opportunities in the area. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 31.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.3%) and graduate diplomas (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 in Kenmore, 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

Public transport analysis shows that Kenmore has 53 active transport stops operating, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 10 individual routes, providing a total of 1,467 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 191 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward using various modes of transportation. The dominant mode is car at 83%, followed by bus at 7% and cycling at 2%. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling in Kenmore.

According to the 2021 Census, a high percentage of residents work from home, with 33.3% doing so. Service frequency averages 209 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 27 weekly trips per individual stop.

Kenmore's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Kenmore, with AreaSearch's assessment indicating very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 73% of the total population (7,434 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues and asthma were found to be the most common medical conditions, impacting 7.8 and 7.4% of residents respectively.

Notably, 72.2% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 16.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,649 people), higher than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are strong but rank lower nationally compared to the broader population.

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, as per the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census Data from June 30th, 2021, exhibits significant cultural diversity with 19.0% speaking a language other than English at home and 33.4% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Kenmore, comprising 47.7% of its population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, making up 0.3% of Kenmore's population against the regional average of 0.1%.

For ancestry, the top three groups are English (27.6%), Australian (20.4%), and Irish (10.1%). Some ethnic groups show notable divergences: South Australian (1.7% vs regional 0.6%), Korean (1.2% vs 0.5%), and French (0.8% vs 0.5%) are overrepresented in Kenmore compared to Greater Brisbane.

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 exceeds the national average of 38 years by a modest margin. Comparing Kenmore with Greater Brisbane, the cohort aged 5-14 is notably over-represented at 17.8%, while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 6.6%. The concentration of the 5-14 age group in Kenmore is well above the national average of 12.0%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 5 to 14 age group has grown from 16.2% to 17.8%, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 12.4% to 13.6%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 7.9% to 6.6%, and the 0 to 4 group dropped from 5.9% to 4.7%. Population forecasts for Kenmore in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes. Leading this shift is the 85+ age group, which is expected to grow by 102% (346 people), reaching a total of 685 from its current figure of 338. Demographic aging continues as residents aged 65 and older represent 53% of anticipated growth. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.