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 Nov 2025, is estimated at around 10,579. This figure reflects an increase of 904 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,675. The Kenmore statistical area (Lv2)'s growth was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 10,311 residents following examination of the ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2024, and an additional 123 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,920 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Kenmore's growth of 9.3% since the 2021 census exceeded that of the SA3 area (6.1%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 72.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth for the area.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. 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; hence proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections are applied where utilised. Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth of national areas, with 'the Kenmore (SA2)' expected to expand by 449 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 1.7% in total over the 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Kenmore averaged around 55 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 275 homes. So far in Financial Year 2026 (FY-26), 22 approvals have been recorded. Over these past five years, from FY-21 to FY-25, there were approximately two new residents per year per dwelling constructed on average. However, this figure has increased to 7.6 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting increasing demand and tightening supply. New properties are constructed at an average value of $765,000, indicating that developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

In FY-26, $6.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating Kenmore's primarily residential nature compared to Greater Brisbane, where it has 81.0% more building activity per person. Recent construction comprises 49.0% detached houses and 51.0% attached dwellings, marking a significant shift from the existing housing pattern of 92.0% houses, suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. With around 346 people per dwelling approval, Kenmore shows a developed market with population forecasts indicating an increase of 178 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Population forecasts indicate Kenmore will gain 178 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects likely to impact the area: 2172 Moggill Road Townhouses, Treetops at Kenmore, Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre Entertainment Precinct, and Centenary Bridge Upgrade. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Kenmore has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 2.1%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, there are 5,307 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 1.9% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation stands at 67.9%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Notably, professional & technical services have a significant presence in Kenmore, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level.

Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing has limited representation at 2.7%, compared to the regional average of 5.6%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population counts. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Kenmore's labour force decreased by 3.7% while employment fell by 2.9%, leading to a drop in unemployment of 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.8% during the same period. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted slightly by 0.01%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.3%. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts 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 could increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

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

Kenmore suburb's income level is among the top percentile nationally, per latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Kenmore's median income among taxpayers is $64,372 and average income stands at $106,895, compared to Greater Brisbane's figures of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Kenmore would be approximately $70,751 (median) and $117,488 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Kenmore rank highly nationally, between the 81st and 90th percentiles. Income distribution reveals the largest segment comprises 29.1% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (3,078 residents), consistent with broader regional trends showing 33.3% in the same category. Kenmore demonstrates affluence with 42.0% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 87.0% of income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Kenmore is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Kenmore's dwelling structures, 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 structure of 95.2% houses and 4.7% 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 was $2,200, lower than Brisbane metro's average of $2,311. Median weekly rent in Kenmore was $513, compared to Brisbane metro's $500. Nationally, Kenmore's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,200 versus 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 lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 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 account for 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, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 3.0.

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 broader averages. Among residents aged 15+, 52.6% have university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationwide. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 31.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.6%) and graduate diplomas (4.7%). Vocational pathways account for 22.5% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 11.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.3% 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, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 10 different routes that together facilitate 1,467 weekly passenger trips. The transport system in Kenmore is highly accessible, with residents located an average of 192 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 209 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 25 weekly trips per individual 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 with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 70% of the total population (7,357 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 7.6 and 7.4% of residents respectively. Seventy-two point four percent of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, which is slightly lower than the 73.1% across Greater Brisbane. Sixteen point nine percent of residents are aged 65 and over (1,787 people), which is lower than the 18.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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 cultural diversity was notable, with 19.4% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 33.7% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Kenmore, practiced by 47.7% of its population. However, Judaism was overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, comprising 0.3% versus 0.3%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (27.6%), Australian (20.3%), and Irish (10.0%). South African, Korean, and French ethnicities showed notable divergences in representation: South African was overrepresented at 1.7% compared to the regional average of 2.0%, Korean at 1.1% versus 0.7%, and French at 0.7%.

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 slightly exceeds the national average of 38 years. Comparing with Greater Brisbane, the 5-14 age group is notably over-represented at 17.4% locally, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 6.3%. This concentration in the 5-14 age group is significantly higher than the national average of 12.2%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 5 to 14 age group has grown from 16.2% to 17.4% of Kenmore's population, while the 25 to 34 age group has declined from 8.0% to 6.3%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Kenmore. Leading this shift is the 85+ age group, which is expected to grow by 112%, reaching 716 people from an initial 338. The demographic aging continues as residents aged 65 and older represent 58% of anticipated growth. Conversely, the 0-4 and 25-34 age groups are expected to experience population declines.