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Kedron has an estimated 10,545 residents, up from 9,907 at the 2021 Census — a change of 638 people, or 6.4%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 51.0% of that increase. That puts 2,913 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS population revisions with new address validations post-Census, the suburb of Kedron has reached an estimated resident count of 10,545 as of Aug 2026. This marks an addition of 638 people (6.4%) compared to the 9,907 people recorded at the 2021 Census. These findings build on AreaSearch's calculation of 10,541 residents derived from the ABS's latest ERP data release (June 2025), alongside 51 validated new addresses established post-Census. Consequently, population density stands at 2,913 persons per square kilometer, positioning the suburb of Kedron within the top national quartile evaluated by AreaSearch.
Inbound international migration served as the principal growth catalyst, accounting for approximately 51.0% of recent population gains. Projections for the suburb of Kedron utilise 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modelling anchored to a 2022 baseline. For periods past 2032 or locations absent from that dataset, Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts (released in 2023 from 2021 data) are integrated; because state models exclude age-specific distributions, cohort weightings are aligned with 2023 Greater Capital Region forecasts (2022 baseline). Looking toward future demographic shifts, demographic expansion is anticipated to track slightly under the national median, with aggregated SA2 figures projecting an influx of 903 persons by 2041, representing an overall rise of 8.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
146 new dwellings have been approved in Kedron over the past five years, an average of 29 a year. That is 2.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 26 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 65% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 26, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows that Kedron averages roughly 29 residential approvals per year, totaling an estimated 146 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 26 approved to date in FY-25. Because an average of 3.5 new residents per year were added for each completed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), construction has lagged incoming demand, typically intensifying buyer competition and upward pricing pressure. Furthermore, with an average construction cost of $725,000 per dwelling, developers appear concentrated on upmarket, higher-tier residences.
Meanwhile, non-residential growth remains steady, evidenced by $15.4 million in approved commercial projects this financial year. Residential building approvals comprise 65.0% standalone houses and 35.0% attached dwellings, indicating an expanding medium-density profile that supports varied entry points, ranging from single-family properties to entry-level compact configurations. Overall, a ratio of approximately 438 people per dwelling approval characterizes an established, mature urban market. Forecasts indicate that Kedron will absorb 899 additional residents through to 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figure. While development is moving at a reasonable tempo to match incoming demand, prospective purchasers could see heightened competition as the local community continues to enlarge.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Kedron
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kedron, worth an estimated $950 million. A further 86 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $24.6 billion. 16 are already under construction and 25 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Suburban performance is heavily shaped by major civic projects, planning frameworks, and local infrastructure investment. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 29 projects expected to influence the district, highlighted by developments such as Windsor Dual Tower Development, Greville, Bakery Square, and Lamington Markets.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Bakery Square
Bakery Square is a major urban renewal project transforming the 3.6-hectare former Top Taste Bakery site into a high-density mixed-use precinct. The master plan involves a 10-year staged delivery of nine residential towers ranging from 12 to 15 storeys, providing approximately 1,000 dwellings. Key features include a 2,500 square metre central Urban Common civic square, a Blue-Green linear park along Kedron Brook, and ground-level retail, dining, and community facilities designed to revitalize the Gympie Road corridor.
Kedron Brook Bikeway Lighting Project
Installation of 21 new lights along Kedron Brook Bikeway at Everton Park to increase visibility for cyclists and pedestrians during evening hours. Safety improvement project.
The Prince Charles Hospital Expansion
The Prince Charles Hospital Expansion is a major health project delivered by Queensland Health and Metro North Health, with Hutchinson Builders leading detailed design and construction. The project delivers a new multi-storey acute services building adding 93 inpatient beds, a significantly expanded emergency department with 53 treatment bays, new operating theatres, and paediatric outpatient services. Site works and construction activities are actively underway at the Chermside campus.
Lutwyche Market Central - Internal Reconfiguration and Tenancy Expansion
This project involves the approved internal reconfiguration and extension of the existing Lutwyche Market Central shopping centre. The works focus on creating larger, more efficient retail tenancies and improving customer circulation to accommodate new anchor and mini-major tenants. The centre remains anchored by Coles, Woolworths, and ALDI, with the expansion supporting enhanced community amenity and retail diversity within the established triple-supermarket hub.
Stafford City Shopping Centre Redevelopment
A significant 150 million AUD plus redevelopment of Stafford City Shopping Centre. The project involves a major expansion including a new full-line Coles supermarket, an upgraded and expanded Aldi, and a suite of new specialty retail tenancies. The plan features a refurbished dining and entertainment precinct to integrate with the Kedron Brook area, alongside comprehensive site access and parking improvements to support the Transforming Stafford precinct vision.
The Rockwell, Lutwyche
The Rockwell is Jadecorp's boutique apartment development at 21-23 Norman Avenue, Lutwyche. The approved project has progressed from assessment into construction and is being marketed for sale. The development comprises 52 premium two and three bedroom apartments with rooftop resident amenities and basement parking.
Fifth Avenue
Boutique development of 10 three-bedroom residential units in the centrally located suburb of Kedron, just 8.6 km north of Brisbane CBD. The site is perfectly positioned for both future owner-occupiers and investors, offering convenient travel time via nearby arterial roads, public transport accessibility, and is in close proximity to Westfield Chermside, schools, and amenities. Funded by GPS Development Finance with construction underway by a repeat borrower who previously successfully completed 8 Alice Street in Kedron.
Celestia Apartments
A boutique collection of 16 bespoke two and three-bedroom residences featuring intelligent design and refined materials. Located in a quiet leafy enclave near Kedron Brook's 23km green corridor, each residence is individually crafted with features such as dedicated studies, oversized entertainer's balconies, and sculptural kitchen detailing. The development preserves established trees at the Windsor Avenue frontage and offers thoughtful planning that ensures connection to both nature and neighbourhood.
7,392 residents of Kedron are employed, from a labour force of 7,630. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 86.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,220, about 87% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Kedron maintains a workforce defined by elevated education levels and substantial representation in professional services, posting a jobless rate of 3.1% and a 7.1% rise in estimated employment over the preceding year via AreaSearch statistical data. As of March 2026, employed locals stand at 7,392, keeping unemployment 1.2% lower than the 4.3% reported for Greater Brisbane. In addition, workforce engagement is remarkably high, reaching 86.8% compared to 70.1% across Greater Brisbane. Census figures also show that 23.5% of employed residents operated from home, though historical Covid-19 restrictions should be noted.
Local employment is predominantly concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical fields. Conversely, manufacturing accounts for merely 3.7% of resident jobs, trailing the Greater Brisbane proportion of 6.4%. Although employment opportunities exist within the neighborhood, comparing the Census working population against resident totals indicates that many workers travel outside the suburb for their jobs. Aggregated ABS and SALM metrics reviewed by AreaSearch indicate that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 7.1% while the workforce rose by 7.2%, yielding a 0.1 percentage points rise in unemployment. Across Greater Brisbane, employment and labour force climbed by 3.2% and 3.4% respectively, alongside an equivalent unemployment uptick of 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia national projections from Mar-26 offer broader guidance; nationally, employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with trajectories varying across sectors. When weighted against Kedron's industry structure, projected local employment expands by 7.1% over five years and 14.4% over ten years (a basic illustrative extrapolation excluding local population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kedron is $2,113 a week (about $110,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,107 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,181 a year against an average of $81,807. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxation metrics from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place the suburb of Kedron in an exceptionally strong national tier. Resident taxpayers register a median income of $65,181 and an average income of $81,807, surpassing the respective Greater Brisbane benchmarks of $58,236 and $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $72,586 (median) and $91,100 (average). The 2021 Census placed Kedron's household, family, and individual incomes between the 73rd and 86th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows 30.7% of workers (3,237 residents) in the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, close to the 33.3% regional benchmark.
Economic capacity is underscored by 33.4% of households earning more than $3,000 weekly. Despite housing expenses taking 16.7% of income, strong earnings sustain disposable income at the 72nd percentile, placing the area in the 8th decile for SEIFA income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kedron had 3,999 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 60% detached houses and 30% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 44% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,200 a month, a total housing cost higher than 82% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census assessments show Kedron's housing stock consisting of 59.9% houses alongside 40.1% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached homes, apartments, and other categories), differing from Brisbane metro's split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Kedron stood at 19.4%, lagging the broader metropolitan area, with 36.7% carrying a mortgage and 43.9% living in rental accommodation. The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality reached $2,200 compared to $1,863 across Brisbane metro, while median weekly rent was $380, mirroring Brisbane metro's $380. Compared nationally, local mortgage commitments materially exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents sit above the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kedron counted 3,999 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,257 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the primary living arrangement at 64.3% of all households, consisting of couples with children (29.9%), couples without children (23.6%), and single parent families (9.2%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 35.7%, comprising single-person households at 30.2% and group households at 5.5%. Typical household occupancy stands at 2.4 people, slightly below the 2.6 recorded for Greater Brisbane.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
40.8% of adults in Kedron hold a university qualification, including 28.0% with a bachelor degree and 8.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 93% of areas nationally. A further 18.1% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 5,310 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,111 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational profiles in Kedron stand well above state and national standards, as 40.8% of individuals aged 15+ hold tertiary degrees compared with 25.7% in QLD and 30.4% across Australia, providing a robust base for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent 28.0% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.7% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Vocational education is also widespread, with 29.2% of persons aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between certificates (18.1%) and advanced diplomas (11.1%). Engagement in learning is substantial, with 30.9% of residents actively participating in study. This educational cohort encompasses 9.0% attending primary school, 8.3% enrolled in secondary school, and 7.8% pursuing higher education.
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Getting around Kedron means driving: households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.3% of residents in Kedron report no long-term health condition. 3.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments from AreaSearch reveal favorable outcomes for Kedron, with chronic condition rates and mortality broadly tracking national averages alongside slightly elevated common conditions in both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is notably robust, held by approximately 60% of residents (6,286 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 7.7% and 9.7% of people respectively, while 72.3% of the community reported having no long-term medical conditions, outperforming the 69.2% benchmark in Greater Brisbane. Residents under 65 exhibit above-average overall health metrics.
Those aged 65 and over represent 11.1% of the population (1,170 people), remaining below the 15.0% proportion in Greater Brisbane, with national health standings generally consistent with broader population averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Kedron is largely Australian-born, at 78.8% of residents, with 13.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.0%) and Australian (24.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Kedron tracks above standard levels, with 21.2% of the community born overseas and 13.2% using a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 51.2% of local residents. The most notable statistical variance occurs in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population, matching the 0.1% regional level across Greater Brisbane. Looking at parent birthplaces, the most prominent ancestral backgrounds in Kedron are English at 26.0%, Australian at 24.0%, and Irish at 11.0%. Notable local variations also appear among other ancestries: Italian background accounts for 4.8% locally compared to 2.0% regionally, New Zealand heritage represents 0.9% against 1.0%, and Samoan background sits at 0.3% versus 0.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kedron is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 31.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Kedron's demographic makeup leans towards younger cohorts, with adults aged 25 - 44 representing 34.2% of residents as at August 2026, compared to 30.6% across Greater Brisbane, while those aged 65+ account for 11.1% versus 15.0% regionally. The median age estimated by AreaSearch stands at 35 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census figure and 1 year below the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 36 from that Census. The most noticeable shift post-Census is the expansion of retiree and elderly age groups from 9.9% to 11.1%. Looking ahead to 2041, older residents are forecast to drive the majority of growth, increasing by 621 residents (53%) to 1,791, while cohorts covering children, young adults, and adults aged 25 - 44 are expected to reduce.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kedron
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 51 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,907 at the 2021 Census → 10,545 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL31497). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.