Kenmore

Kenmore has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of May 2026, the population of Kenmore is estimated at around 10,404 people. This figure reflects an increase of 729 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 9,675. The latest estimate by AreaSearch, based on examination of the ABS's June 2025 ERP data release and validation of new addresses, is 10,403 residents. This results in a population density ratio of 1,888 persons per square kilometer for Kenmore, exceeding the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Between the 2021 Census and May 2026, Kenmore's population grew by 7.5%, outpacing the SA3 area's growth rate of 5.5%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 72.0% of overall population gains during this period.

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 are adopted, applying proportional growth weightings based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data for age cohort splits. Future population trends suggest lower quartile growth nationally, with Kenmore expected to expand by 393 persons to reach a total of 10,807 by 2041, reflecting an increase of 3.8% over the 16-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, indicates Kenmore averaged approximately 55 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 275 homes. As of FY-26, 25 approvals have been recorded. Historically, there has been an average of 2 new residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. However, recent figures show this ratio 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, targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY-26, $6.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting Kenmore's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Kenmore has 80.0% more building activity per person, offering buyers greater choice. However, development activity has moderated in recent periods. 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, likely due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. With around 346 people per dwelling approval, Kenmore exhibits a developed market.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Kenmore is forecasted to gain approximately 392 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.

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

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The labour market in Kenmore shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Kenmore has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 2.4%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, there are 5,265 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 1.7% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation in Kenmore is lower at 66.7%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. A high proportion of residents work from home, with 33.5% doing so according to Census responses. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Kenmore has a particular employment specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level.

However, transport, postal & warehousing has limited presence at 2.7%, compared to the regional average of 5.6%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities due to its predominantly residential nature. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Kenmore's labour force decreased by 3.3% and employment decreased by 2.9%, causing unemployment to fall by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kenmore's employment mix indicates a potential local employment increase of 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, though these are simple 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

Kenmore suburb's income level is among the top percentile nationally according to 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 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates are approximately $71,685 (median) and $119,038 (average) as of March 2026. Census data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Kenmore, between the 81st and 90th percentiles nationally. Distribution data reveals largest segment comprises 29.1% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (3,027 residents), consistent with broader trends across region showing 33.3% in same category. Suburb demonstrates considerable 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, reflecting strong purchasing power. 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 evaluated in the latest Census, consisted of 92.0% houses and 8.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kenmore was 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, exceeding Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure 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, while 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 compose 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's educational attainment is notably high, with 52.6% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally as of the latest data. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 31.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 16.6% and graduate diplomas at 4.7%. Vocational pathways account for 22.5% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 11.4%. Educational participation is high, with 33.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 11.9% in primary, 9.2% in secondary, and 7.2% pursuing tertiary education as of the latest available figures.

Educational participation is notably high, 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, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 10 different routes, offering a total of 1,467 weekly passenger trips. The average distance to the nearest stop for residents is 192 meters, indicating excellent transport accessibility. In this primarily residential area, most commuting is outward-bound. Car use dominates at 83%, with bus at 7% and cycling at 3%. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 33.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by 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 indicates strong performance throughout Kenmore, based on AreaSearch's assessment as of May 2022. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups. The rate of private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 70% of the total population (7,235 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

As of May 2022, the most common medical conditions were mental health issues and asthma, impacting 7.6 and 7.4% of residents respectively. Seventy-two point four percent declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. The area had 16.5% of residents aged 65 and over (1,716 people), higher than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population as of May 2022.

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 showed greater linguistic diversity, with 19.4% speaking a language other than English at home, compared to most local markets. Born overseas, 33.7% of Kenmore residents were born outside Australia. Christianity was the predominant religion in Kenmore, with 47.7% identifying as such.

Notably, Judaism was overrepresented in Kenmore at 0.3%, higher than the 0.1% regional average. In terms of ancestry, English (27.6%), Australian (20.3%), and Irish (10.0%) were the top three groups represented among parents' countries of birth. Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: South Australian residents made up 1.7%, higher than the regional average of 0.6%; Korean residents constituted 1.1% compared to 0.5% regionally; and French residents comprised 0.7% versus a regional average of 0.5%.

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. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Kenmore has a notably higher proportion of individuals aged 5-14 (17.7% locally vs. 12.0% nationally), while those aged 25-34 are under-represented (6.7%). Post-2021 Census data shows the 5 to 14 age group has grown from 16.2% to 17.7%, and the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 12.3% to 13.6%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 8.0% to 6.7%, and the 0 to 4 group dropped from 5.9% to 4.8%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Kenmore, with the 85+ age group expected to grow by 99% (349 people), reaching 703 from 353. Residents aged 65 and older will represent 53% of anticipated growth, while the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.