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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
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Kenmore has an estimated 10,406 residents, up from 9,675 at the 2021 Census — a change of 731 people, or 7.6%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 117 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 72.0% of that increase. That puts 1,889 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Kenmore has an estimated population of around 10,406, based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS population updates and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census. This represents an addition of 731 people (7.6%) since the 2021 Census, when the count was 9,675 people. The total builds upon an AreaSearch resident population estimate of 10,403 following review of the ABS June 2025 ERP data release and 117 validated new addresses since the Census date. With a density ratio of 1,888 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Kenmore exceeds the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Its 7.6% growth since the 2021 census also outpaced the wider SA3 area (5.5%), establishing the suburb of Kenmore as a regional growth leader. This expansion was mainly driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 72.0% of recent population gains. SA2 projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year) are adopted by AreaSearch, with Queensland State Government SA2 projections released in 2023 (based on 2021 data) used for unlisted areas and timeframes post-2032. Because state projections lack age splits, AreaSearch applies cohort weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Long-term demographic forecasts anticipate lower quartile growth relative to national statistical areas, with the suburb of Kenmore projected to add 385 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2-level models, reflecting an overall gain of 3.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
249 new dwellings have been approved in Kenmore over the past five years, an average of 49 a year. That places the area in the 53rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 45 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 49% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 28, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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AreaSearch analysis of statistical ABS building approval figures indicates that Kenmore averages around 49 dwellings approved annually, totaling an estimated 249 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 28 so far in FY-25. Sustained residential demand is highlighted by an inflow of 2.7 people per year for every newly built home across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25). Newly constructed dwellings reflect an average expected building cost of $495,000. Commercial planning approvals reached $6.1 million this financial year, emphasizing the area's predominantly residential character.
On a per-person basis, new residential approvals in Kenmore run 60.0% higher than Greater Brisbane, providing greater variety for purchasers despite recent moderations in building activity. Approvals comprise 49.0% standalone homes and 51.0% townhouses or apartments. This focus on higher-density living creates accessible price points for first-time purchasers, downsizers, and investors, shifting away from the existing profile of currently 92.0% houses as land becomes scarcer. The area maintains approximately 391 people per dwelling approval, typical of an established residential market. Kenmore is forecast to expand by 382 residents through to 2041 according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction levels suggest housing supply will comfortably accommodate demand, fostering positive purchasing conditions and supporting potential population growth beyond existing estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kenmore, worth an estimated $354 million. A further 32 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $19.1 billion. 10 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and health & medical. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local growth and performance are significantly shaped by major planning and infrastructure projects. AreaSearch has identified 4 key projects influencing Kenmore: Centenary Bridge Upgrade, 2172 Moggill Road Townhouses, Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre Entertainment Precinct, and Treetops at Kenmore.
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Kenmore Roundabout Upgrade - Moggill Road and Brookfield Road
Transport and Main Roads planning study investigating improvements to the intersection of Moggill Road and Brookfield Road in Kenmore. Following community consultation rejecting complete roundabout signalisation, investigations focus on targeted safety, active transport, and corridor flow improvements. The project is managed by the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.
42-50 Merlin Terrace Kenmore Residential Development
Development approval for multiple dwellings and townhouse residential development located along Merlin Terrace in Kenmore. The project delivers residential townhome/apartment housing with associated access infrastructure, private open space, and landscaping across the consolidated site. Planning assessment and approval was processed through Brisbane City Council development planning frameworks.
2172 Moggill Road Townhouses
Development-ready 1.62-hectare site with approved Development Application from Brisbane City Council for 50 luxury four-bedroom townhouses. The approved design is architect-designed for Kenmore's older demographic, featuring accessible layouts with wider doorways, staircases, and convenient ground-level garages and master bedrooms. Ideal for retirees or downsizers seeking a low-maintenance lifestyle in one of Brisbane's most sought-after executive suburbs with excellent connectivity to the CBD, top-rated schools, and major shopping centers.
Treetops at Kenmore
A designer collection of 96 contemporary four-bedroom luxury townhomes on a 32,520 sqm site, nestled amongst a lush Australian native landscape with a natural canopy of Eucalypt treetops. The development features resort-style amenities, a 3100m2 environmental green zone, and sustainable design with solar power and EV charging. The project is located 4km from Indooroopilly Shopping Centre and 10km from the CBD. It is developed by CDL Australia and Metro Group, and built by Creation Homes.
Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre Entertainment Precinct
Cinema, dining and entertainment precinct extension to Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre including 6-storey building with cinema, community use and retail tenancies. Features additional gross floor area including multi-screen cinema, gym, dining and entertainment precinct, and rebuilt community centre. Designed by Blight Raynor.
The Priory - Indooroopilly
Luxury boutique development of 13 bespoke apartments featuring river views, double glazing, real timber herringbone flooring, and premium finishes. Amenities include heated magnesium pool and spa, steam room, residents' gym, and outdoor entertaining spaces. Developed by Pitman Properties with 40+ years experience.
Verandah Estate
Newest residential estate in Seventeen Mile Rocks featuring contemporary homes on large blocks (875sqm+) surrounded by trees and nature. Estate includes building covenants ensuring homes are designed in harmony with natural environment. Features permanent ridge top reserve and bushwalking tracks to Rocks Riverside Park.
Woodlands Residences
An exclusive collection of seventeen freehold, architecturally designed homes nestled within the thriving natural habitat of Mount Coot-tha. Four-bedroom townhomes with double garage, featuring sustainable design with solar power and EV charging. Completion July 2025.
5,229 residents of Kenmore are employed, from a labour force of 5,392. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 65.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,121, about 88% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Kenmore features an unemployment rate of only 3.0% and an educated workforce with prominent professional services representation, according to AreaSearch aggregated data. In March 2026, 5,229 residents are in work, with local unemployment sitting 1.3% below the Greater Brisbane level of 4.3%. Labor force participation stands at 65.7%, compared to 70.1% across Greater Brisbane. Census records indicated that 33.5% of working residents operated from home, though this coincided with Covid-19 lockdown measures. Resident employment is primarily concentrated across health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical.
The professional & technical category displays notable concentration, holding an employment share 1.7 times the regional level. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing represents 2.7% of workers compared to 5.6% regionally. Comparing Census working populations against resident counts indicates limited employment opportunities situated directly within the locality. According to AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures, the local workforce shrank by 2.5% and employment fell by 2.8% over the 12-month period, causing unemployment to rise by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment expand by 3.2%, the labor pool grow by 3.4%, and unemployment rise 0.1 percentage points. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 project employment expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry growth rates to Kenmore's workforce profile indicates potential local employment increases of 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years (based on weighted industry extrapolation for illustrative purposes, excluding localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kenmore is $2,491 a week (about $130,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,034 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,372 a year against an average of $106,895. The average runs 66% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023 show Kenmore taxpayers earning a median income of $64,372 and an average of $106,895, placing the suburb in the top percentile nationally compared to Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Factoring in an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modeled figures stand at approximately $71,685 (median) and $119,038 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed local personal, family, and household earnings within the 81st and 90th percentiles nationwide. The dominant bracket includes 29.1% of residents (3,028 residents) earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, compared to 33.3% across the region, while 42.0% earn above $3,000 weekly.
After housing expenses, residents retain 87.0% of income, placing the suburb in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kenmore had 3,377 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 1% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $513 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,200 a month. Rent absorbs 20.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that Kenmore's residential stock is 92.0% houses and 8.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), whereas Brisbane metro comprises 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stands at 36.5%, while 46.2% of dwellings are mortgaged and 17.2% are rented. Kenmore records a median monthly mortgage payment of $2,200, exceeding the Brisbane metro figure of $1,863 and Australian average of $1,863. Median weekly rent is $513, compared to $380 in Brisbane metro and $375 nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kenmore counted 3,377 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,632 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 87% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families account for 80.9% of Kenmore households, consisting of couples with children (43.9%), couples without children (24.6%), and single parent families (11.1%). Non-family households represent the remaining 19.1%, divided into lone person households (17.0%) and group households (2.2%). Median household size is 2.8 people, higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
52.6% of adults in Kenmore hold a university qualification, including 31.3% with a bachelor degree and 16.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 11.4% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 3,416 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,137 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment in Kenmore is exceptionally strong, with 52.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 25.7% in QLD and 30.4% in Australia. Leading qualifications include bachelor degrees (31.3%), postgraduate qualifications (16.6%), and graduate diplomas (4.7%). Vocational qualifications are held by 22.5% of residents aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (11.4%). Formal study engagement is substantial in Kenmore, with 33.3% of the population enrolled in an educational course. This proportion includes 11.9% in primary education, 9.2% in secondary education, and 7.2% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Kenmore means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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72.4% of residents in Kenmore report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 75% of areas nationally. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 69.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments by AreaSearch indicate positive outcomes across Kenmore, showing very low prevalence of common chronic health conditions across all age groups and favorable mortality rates. Private health insurance participation is notably high at approximately 70% of the total population (7,237 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and 55.7% nationally. The most prevalent reported conditions in Kenmore are mental health issues (7.6%) and asthma (7.4%), while 72.4% of residents reported no chronic ailments, exceeding the 69.2% rate across Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents display strong general health with minimal chronic disease.
Residents aged 65 and over comprise 16.2% of the population (1,685 people), compared to 15.0% in Greater Brisbane, and exhibit senior health rankings consistent with nationwide benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
33.7% of Kenmore residents were born overseas and 19.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.6%) and Australian (20.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Kenmore demonstrates broad cultural diversity, with 33.7% of residents born overseas and 19.4% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the largest religious affiliation at 47.7% of people in Kenmore. Judaism is distinctly represented at 0.3% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding ancestral background based on parents' country of birth, English represents 27.6%, Australian accounts for 20.3%, and Irish comprises 10.0% of Kenmore. Specific overseas ancestries also show higher concentrations locally than regionally, including South Australian at 1.7% of Kenmore (vs 0.6% regionally), Korean at 1.1% (vs 0.5%), and French at 0.7% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kenmore is 40. 21.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Kenmore's demographic structure leans younger, with August 2026 estimates recording 35.5% of residents as children and young adults (0 - 24) compared to 31.8% in Greater Brisbane, and 22.6% as young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) compared to 30.6% regionally. The estimated median age is 40 as at August 2026, unchanged from the 2021 Census and 4 years above Greater Brisbane's 36 at that same Census. Since the Census, the clearest change is the growth in children and young adults from 34.4% to an estimated 35.5%. By 2041, retirees and elderly cohorts (65+) are projected to absorb most population expansion, increasing by 484 residents (29%) to reach 2,170, while children and young adults alongside young to middle aged adults are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kenmore
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 this month all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 117 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,675 at the 2021 Census → 10,406 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL31504). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.