Kedron

Population growth drivers in Kedron are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

As of May 2026, AreaSearch estimates the population of the suburb of Kedron to be around 10,535 people. This represents an increase of 628 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 9,907. The current estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS from June 2025. An additional 53 validated new addresses were identified following the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of approximately 2,910 persons per square kilometer for Kedron, placing it in the upper quartile compared to national locations assessed by AreaSearch.

Overseas migration contributed significantly to this growth, accounting for about 51.0% 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 from 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Looking ahead, AreaSearch anticipates a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation for Kedron. By 2041, the suburb is expected to expand by approximately 923 persons, reflecting an overall increase of around 8.7% over the 16-year period based on aggregated SA2-level projections.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Kedron has experienced around 30 dwellings receiving development approval each year. An estimated 153 homes were approved over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, with a further 30 approved so far in FY-26. On average, 4.4 people have moved to the area for each dwelling built over these five years.

This supply lagging demand generally indicates heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $815,000, reflecting a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

In FY-26, $15.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating steady commercial investment activity. New development consists of 76.0% detached houses and 24.0% attached dwellings, preserving Kedron's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests at Census (60.0%), indicating continued strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. With around 468 people per dwelling approval, Kedron shows a developed market. Looking ahead, AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Kedron to grow by 919 residents through to 2041. Construction is maintaining a reasonable pace with projected growth, although buyers could encounter growing competition as population increases.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 29 projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones are Greville, Windsor Dual Tower Development, Lamington Markets, and Bakery Square. The following details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Kedron demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Kedron has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 3.1% as of December 2025. This is below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 10.2%. As of December 2025, 7,339 residents were employed with an unemployment rate 1.1% lower than Greater Brisbane's. Workforce participation in Kedron was 86.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%.

According to Census responses, 23.5% of residents worked from home as of December 2025. Leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Manufacturing employed only 3.7% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 6.4%. Employment levels increased by 10.2% and labour force grew by 9.9% in Kedron during the year to December 2025. Unemployment fell by 0.3 percentage points during this period. By comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2%, labour force growth of 3.0%, and a fall in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points. 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 Kedron's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The suburb of Kedron had a median taxpayer income of $65,181 and an average of $81,070 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures are among the highest in Australia, compared to Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $72,586 (median) and $91,100 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census data, household incomes in Kedron rank between the 73rd and 86th percentiles nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 was dominant with 30.7% of residents (3,234 people), similar to the broader area where 33.3% fell into this bracket. Economic strength is evident with 33.4% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 16.7% of income, yet strong earnings place disposable income at the 72nd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Kedron displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Kedron's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 59.9% houses and 40.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kedron was at 19.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.7% and rented ones at 43.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kedron was $2,200, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Kedron was recorded at $380, the same as Brisbane metro's figure. Nationally, Kedron's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Kedron features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 64.3% of all households, including 29.9% couples with children, 23.6% couples without children, and 9.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 35.7%, with lone person households at 30.2% and group households comprising 5.5%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Educational achievement in Kedron places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Educational attainment in Kedron exceeds broader benchmarks. 40.8% of residents aged 15+ hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 28.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.7%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 29.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them – advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 18.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.0% in primary education, 8.3% in secondary education, and 7.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Kedron has 55 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 14 different routes that together facilitate 2,665 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents on average located 170 meters from the nearest stop. In this predominantly residential area, most commutes are outward-bound. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 81% of residents, while buses account for 7%. On average, there are 1.2 vehicles per dwelling in Kedron, which is below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 23.5% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 380 trips per day, translating to approximately 48 weekly trips per individual stop.

Kedron's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data for Kedron shows positive outcomes, aligning with national benchmarks for mortality rates and health conditions. Common health issues are slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (6,280 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 9.7 and 7.7% of residents respectively. 72.3% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Under-65 population has better than average health outcomes. The area has 11.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,190 people), lower than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Kedron 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's population showed above-average cultural diversity, with 21.2% born overseas and 13.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Kedron, comprising 51.2% of its population. Notably, Judaism had an overrepresentation in Kedron at 0.1%, compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 0.1%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (26.0%), Australian (24.0%), and Irish (11.0%). Certain ethnic groups showed notable divergences: Italian was overrepresented in Kedron at 4.8% compared to the regional average of 2.0%, New Zealand-born residents were slightly underrepresented at 0.9% versus 1.0%, and Samoan representation was lower than the regional average, at 0.3%.

Kedron's population is younger than the national pattern

Kedron's median age is 35 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years but somewhat younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Kedron has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (16.8%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (6.0%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 55-64 has increased from 9.2% to 10.2%, while the proportion of those aged 25-34 has decreased from 18.1% to 16.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Kedron. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 19%, adding 282 residents to reach a total of 1,757. Residents aged 65 and above will contribute to 54% of the population growth, highlighting the trend of demographic aging. Conversely, population declines are projected for those aged 0-4 and 25-34.