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 estimated at around 10,579 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 904 people from the 2021 Census figure of 9,675 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of a resident population of 10,311 following examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024, along with validation of an additional 123 new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 1,920 persons per square kilometer, exceeding national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Kenmore's growth rate of 9.3% since the 2021 census surpassed that of its SA3 area (6.1%) and SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 72.0% 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 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 from ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Future population dynamics anticipate lower quartile growth, with the suburb of Kenmore expected to expand by 450 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 1.7% over the 17 years.

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

Kenmore has seen approximately 55 new homes approved annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 275 homes were approved, with an additional 22 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, each dwelling constructed has accommodated about 2 new residents per year over these five years. However, this figure has increased to 7.6 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply.

The average construction value of development projects in Kenmore is $765,000, indicating a focus on premium market developments. This financial year alone, $6.1 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Kenmore has seen 81.0% more new home approvals per person, offering buyers ample choice. However, development activity has moderated in recent periods. The current new development mix consists of 49.0% detached houses and 51.0% medium and high-density housing, a significant shift from the current housing mix of 92.0% houses. This change reflects reduced availability of development sites and addresses shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements.

Kenmore has shown a developed market with around 346 people per dwelling approval. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Kenmore is expected to grow by approximately 179 residents through to 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Kenmore has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

AreaSearch has identified four projects that could impact the area, with key ones being 2172 Moggill Road Townhouses, Treetops at Kenmore, Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre Entertainment Precinct, and Centenary Bridge Upgrade. The following details these projects in order of likely relevance.

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

Kenmore's workforce is highly educated with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 2.1% as of September 2025. This rate is 1.9% lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.0%.

Workforce participation in Kenmore was 68.1%, slightly below Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. A high 33.5% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. The area showed significant specialization in professional & technical services, employing 1.7 times the regional level compared to other sectors like transport, postal & warehousing which employed just 2.7% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 5.6%.

Between September 2024 and September 2025, Kenmore's labour force decreased by 3.7%, while employment declined by 3.0%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8% and labour force growth of 3.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in May-25, project national employment growth of 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 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

The suburb of Kenmore had a median taxpayer income of $64,372 and an average income of $106,895 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is notably higher than the national averages of $58,236 (median) and $72,799 (average) for Greater Brisbane. Based on a 9.91% increase in wages since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $70,751 (median) and $117,488 (average) for Kenmore. According to Census 2021 income data, household, family, and personal incomes in Kenmore rank highly nationally, between the 81st and 90th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 29.1% of locals (3,078 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category. A substantial proportion, 42.0%, earn above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity in the area. After housing costs, residents retain 87.0% of their income, reflecting robust purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places 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 92.0% houses and 8.0% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kenmore stood at 36.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.2% and rented ones at 17.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,200, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Kenmore was recorded at $513, compared to Brisbane metro's $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 account for 80.9% of all households, including 43.9% couples with children, 24.6% couples without children, and 11.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 19.1%, with lone person households at 17.0% and group households comprising 2.2%. 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 has a notably high level of educational attainment among its residents aged 15 and above, with 52.6% holding university qualifications. This is significantly higher than the broader Queensland average of 25.7% and the Australian average of 30.4%. The area's strong educational advantage positions it well for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 31.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.6%) and graduate diplomas (4.7%).

Vocational pathways account for 22.5% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 11.1% and certificates 11.4%. Educational participation is notably high in the area, with 33.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.9% in primary education, 9.2% 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

Kenmore has 57 active public transport stops, serving a mix of bus routes. These routes provide a total of 1,467 weekly passenger trips. Residents have excellent access to transport, with an average distance of 192 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from Kenmore, which is primarily residential. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 83%, with bus at 7% and cycling at 3%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.5.

According to the 2021 Census, 33.5% of residents work from home, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 209 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 25 weekly trips per 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. AreaSearch's assessment found very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 70% of the total population (7,357 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions were mental health issues impacting 7.6% of residents and asthma affecting 7.4%. A total of 72.4% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents showed low chronic condition prevalence. Kenmore has 17.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,819 people), higher than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general 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, with 19.4% speaking a language other than English at home and 33.7% born overseas, was more culturally diverse than most local markets. Christianity was the predominant religion in Kenmore, accounting for 47.7% of its population. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented in Kenmore at 0.3%, compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane.

The top three ancestry groups were English (27.6%), Australian (20.3%), and Irish (10.0%). Some ethnic groups showed significant differences: South African (1.7% vs regional 0.6%), Korean (1.1% vs 0.5%), and French (0.7% vs 0.5%) were notably overrepresented in Kenmore.

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 modestly exceeds the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the 5-14 age cohort is notably over-represented in Kenmore at 17.6%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 6.0%. The 5-14 concentration in Kenmore is well above the national average of 12.1%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 5 to 14 age group has grown from 16.2% to 17.6%, while the 85+ cohort has increased from 2.3% to 3.4%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has declined from 8.0% to 6.0%. Population forecasts for Kenmore in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes. Leading this shift, the 85+ group is expected to grow by 99%, reaching 715 people from 359. Demographic aging continues as residents aged 65 and older represent 58% of anticipated growth. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age groups are expected to experience population declines.