Kenmore Hills

Kenmore Hills is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Kenmore Hills' population was estimated at around 2,543 as of Feb 2026, reflecting an increase of 95 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 2,448. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 2,537 residents following examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and two validated new addresses since the Census date. The suburb's population density was approximately 595 persons per square kilometer as of Feb 2026. Kenmore Hills' growth rate of 3.9% since the census is within 2.2 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 6.1%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 83.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in the suburb. 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, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts. Future population trends suggest lower quartile growth, with the suburb expected to expand by 12 persons to reach a total of 2,555 by 2041, reflecting a reduction of 0.3% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Kenmore Hills according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Kenmore Hills averaged around 1 new dwelling approval per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an estimated 7 homes were approved, with 1 more in FY-26. Over these years, an average of 6.1 new residents arrived per dwelling constructed.

This significant demand exceeding supply typically results in price growth and increased buyer competition. New properties are constructed at an average value of $942,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. This financial year, $28,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Kenmore Hills has significantly less development activity (82.0% below regional average per person), which usually strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Building activity has accelerated recently but remains below national averages, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

Recent building activity consists entirely of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The estimated count of 1004 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. Population projections show stability or decline, indicating reduced housing demand pressures and benefiting potential buyers.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified three projects expected to influence the area: 2172 Moggill Road Townhouses, Woodlands Residences, Treetops at Kenmore, and Centenary Motorway Bypass. The following list details those most relevant.

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Kenmore Hills ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Kenmore Hills has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate is 1.2%, lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.0% (AreaSearch data). As of September 2025, 1,203 residents are employed, with a participation rate of 58.5%.

The area has a higher work-from-home percentage at 37.6%. Key industries include education & training, professional services, and health care. Education & training is particularly strong, representing 1.8 times the regional level. However, health care & social assistance is under-represented at 12.8% compared to Greater Brisbane's 16.1%.

Between September 2024 and September 2025, Kenmore Hills' labour force decreased by 3.3% while employment declined by 3.1%, causing unemployment to fall slightly. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.8%. Job forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 14.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kenmore Hills' employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Kenmore Hills has extremely high incomes nationally. The median income is $55,905 and the average income stands at $92,836. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's figures of a median income of $58,236 and an average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Kenmore Hills are approximately $61,445 (median) and $102,036 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household incomes rank exceptionally high at the 94th percentile ($2,712 weekly), though personal income ranks lower at the 66th percentile. Income brackets indicate that the predominant cohort spans 34.5% of locals (877 people) in the $4000+ category, differing from patterns across the broader area where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 33.3%. The substantial proportion of high earners (47.9% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout Kenmore Hills. After housing costs, residents retain 88.0% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Kenmore Hills is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Kenmore Hills had 87.8% houses and 12.2% other dwellings as of the latest Census, compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kenmore Hills was 47.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.3% and rented ones at 13.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,694, higher than Brisbane metro's $1,863. The median weekly rent was $598, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Kenmore Hills' mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,694 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Kenmore Hills features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 83.5% of all households, including 44.5% couples with children, 31.1% couples without children, and 7.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 16.5%, with lone person households at 14.9% and group households making up 1.1%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which exceeds the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Kenmore Hills demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Kenmore Hills' educational attainment exceeds broader benchmarks significantly, with 52.7% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally as of the latest available data. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 31.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 16.6% and graduate diplomas at 4.8%. Vocational pathways account for 20.3% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 9.9%. Educational participation is notably high, with 33.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the last reported period.

This includes 10.8% in secondary education, 10.7% in primary education, and 7.8% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Kenmore Hills has 15 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by three different routes that together facilitate 272 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents on average being located 279 meters from their nearest transport stop. As a predominantly residential region, most commuters travel outward. Car remains the primary mode of transport, used by 87% of residents, while train and cycling account for 5% and 2% respectively. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, a significant 37.6% of residents work from home, which may be partly attributed to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 38 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 18 weekly trips per individual stop.

Kenmore Hills'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 shows strong health performance in Kenmore Hills. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are low among the general population, but higher among older, at-risk cohorts compared to national averages. Private health cover is exceptionally high, with approximately 64% of the total population (1,627 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.6% and 7.2% of residents respectively. 68.0% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Kenmore Hills has 25.5% of residents aged 65 and over (648 people), higher than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, ranking lower nationally than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Kenmore Hills was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Kenmore Hills, as per the census conducted on Tuesday 9 June 2015, exhibited higher cultural diversity than most nearby areas. Of its residents, 15.7% spoke a language other than English at home and 36.7% were born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Kenmore Hills, with 51.5% of people identifying as such.

However, Hinduism showed notable overrepresentation at 2.5%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 2.2%. In terms of ancestry, English (27.3%), Australian (23.2%), and Other (8.9%) were the top three groups. Certain ethnicities had significant representation differences: South African residents comprised 2.8% in Kenmore Hills versus 0.6% regionally; Hungarian residents made up 0.4% compared to 0.2%; Sri Lankan residents constituted 0.7% compared to 0.2%.

Kenmore Hills hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Kenmore Hills is 47 years, notably higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and also above Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Brisbane average, the 75-84 age cohort is significantly over-represented at 10.4% locally, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 3.4%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 11.9% to 15.7%, while the 75-84 cohort increased from 8.6% to 10.4%. Conversely, the 65-74 age group declined from 12.5% to 10.7%, and the 35-44 age group decreased from 11.1% to 9.7%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Kenmore Hills, with the 85+ age cohort projected to grow significantly by 91 people (an increase of 81%), from 111 to 203. The aging population trend is clear, with those aged 65 and above comprising 88% of the projected growth. Conversely, the 65-74 and 25-34 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.