Kedron

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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, Kedron's population is estimated at around 10,929 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,022 people (10.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,907 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 10,660 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 49 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,019 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Kedron's 10.3% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.7%), along with the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 51.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Considering the projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected, with the Kedron statistical area (Lv2) expected to increase by 1,076 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 7.2% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Kedron shows an average of approximately 30 new dwelling approvals per year. Between financial years FY-21 to FY-25, around 153 homes were approved, with a further 22 approved so far in FY-26. This results in about 4 people moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past five financial years, indicating significant demand outpacing supply and potentially putting upward pressure on prices.

The average construction value of new homes is approximately $815,000, suggesting developers focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, commercial development approvals totalled $15.4 million, signifying balanced commercial development activity.

Recent construction comprises 76.0% detached dwellings and 24.0% medium to high-density housing, maintaining Kedron's traditional suburban character focused on family homes. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests at Census (60.0%), indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. With around 467 people per dwelling approval, Kedron exhibits characteristics of a developed market. Looking ahead, AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Kedron to grow by approximately 788 residents through to 2041, with existing development levels seemingly aligned with future requirements, maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

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 this area. Notable projects include Greville, Windsor Dual Tower Development, Lamington Markets, and Bakery Square. The following details projects expected to have the most relevance.

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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 is 3.1%, lower than the national average.

In the past year, employment grew by an estimated 11.4%. As of September 2025, 7,353 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.9% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Kedron is 75.6%, higher than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%.

The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Manufacturing employs only 3.7% of local workers, lower than Greater Brisbane's 6.4%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 11.4%, while the labour force grew by 11.1%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.8% and a 0.5 percentage point drop in unemployment. State-level data to November 25, 2025 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 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, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released on 30 June 2023, the suburb of Kedron had a median income among taxpayers of $65,181 with the average level standing at $81,807. This is among the highest in Australia and compares to levels of $58,236 and $72,799 across Greater Brisbane respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year ended 30 June 2023, current estimates would be approximately $71,640 (median) and $89,914 (average) as of September 2025. Census data from 2021 shows household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Kedron, between the 73rd and 86th percentiles nationally. The data shows 30.7% of the population falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 33.3% in the same category. A substantial proportion of high earners (33.4%) have incomes above $3,000/week, indicating strong economic capacity throughout this suburb. High housing costs consume 16.7% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 72nd percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Kedron displays a diverse mix of dwelling types

Kedron's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 59.9% houses and 40.1% other dwellings such as semi-detached units, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. Home ownership in Kedron stood at 19.4%, with 36.7% of dwellings mortgaged and 43.9% rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,200, while the median weekly rent was $380. Nationally, Kedron's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents exceeding the national figure of $375.

Kedron features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a median household size of 2.4 people

Family households constitute 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 account for 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.

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

Kedron's educational attainment is notably high, with 40.8% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications as of 2021 data, compared to the Queensland average of 25.7% and the national average of 30.4%. This indicates a significant educational advantage for the area. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 28.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 8.7% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Vocational credentials are also common, with 29.2% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 11.1% and certificates for 18.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the latest available data. 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

The analysis of public transport in Kedron indicates that there are 55 active transport stops currently operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 14 individual routes providing service to the community. The collective weekly passenger trips facilitated by these routes amount to 2,665.

The accessibility of transport in Kedron is rated as excellent, with residents typically located an average of 170 meters from the nearest transport stop. The service frequency averages out to 380 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 48 weekly trips per individual stop.

Kedron's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics in Kedron shows strong overall performance with low prevalence of common health conditions among the general population.

However, prevalence is higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover rate is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (6,515 people). The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 9.7% and 7.7% of residents respectively. 72.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 0% across Greater Brisbane. Kedron has 11.0% of residents aged 65 and over (1,202 people), requiring more attention than the broader 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 cultural diversity was found to be above average, with 21.2% of its population born overseas and 13.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the main religion in Kedron, comprising 51.2% of people. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented, making up 0.1% compared to None% across Greater Brisbane.

The top three ancestry groups were English (26.0%), Australian (24.0%), and Irish (11.0%). Italian (4.8%) was notably overrepresented in Kedron versus None% regionally, as were New Zealanders at 0.9% (vs None%) and Samoans at 0.3% (vs None%).

Kedron's population is younger than the national pattern

Kedron's median age is 35 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36, but somewhat younger than Australia's 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Kedron has a higher concentration of residents aged 35-44 (16.8%), but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.9%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 55 to 64 has grown from 9.2% to 10.0%, while the population aged 25 to 34 has declined from 18.1% to 16.6%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Kedron. The 55 to 64 age group is projected to grow by 25%, adding 270 residents to reach 1,363. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 57% of population growth, highlighting aging trends in the demographic. Conversely, populations aged 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 are projected to decline.