Kensington Grove

Kensington Grove lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

The suburb of Kensington Grove's population was estimated at around 2,763 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 713 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,050. The latest estimated resident population from AreaSearch is 2,717, based on ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 286 persons per square kilometer. Kensington Grove's growth rate exceeded the national average (8.9%) since the 2021 census. Interstate migration contributed approximately 66.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with other drivers also being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024, using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are used. Future population trends project an above median growth for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. The suburb is expected to grow by 456 persons to 2041, reflecting a decrease of 1.3% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Kensington Grove when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Kensington Grove shows an average of around 43 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 218 homes. In FY-26 so far, 19 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of one new resident per year per dwelling constructed has been observed.

This indicates that new construction is matching or outpacing demand, offering buyers more options and enabling population growth. The average value of new homes being built is $431,000, aligning with broader regional development. In the current financial year, commercial development approvals totalling $120.6 million have been recorded, indicating strong commercial development momentum in Kensington Grove. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Kensington Grove has 132.0% more building activity per person, providing buyers with ample choice and showing robust developer interest in the area. New building activity in Kensington Grove is predominantly detached houses at 96.0%, with townhouses or apartments making up 4.0%.

This preserves the area's low density nature and attracts space-seeking buyers. There are approximately 56 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. However, population projections show stability or decline, which should reduce housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers in the area.

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

No infrastructure changes have been identified by AreaSearch that could impact the area. Key projects include Warrego Highway Upgrade Program, Inland Rail - Queensland Sections, Proposed Inland Rail Tunnel (Gowrie to Brisbane Port) and Inland Rail - Gowrie to Kagaru (G2K).

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The employment landscape in Kensington Grove shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Kensington Grove's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominent. Its unemployment rate was 4.6% in the past year, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 4.1%.

As of June 2025, 1,105 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 4.1%. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing, the latter being particularly strong at 1.7 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 4.0% versus the regional average of 8.9%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, with Census working population vs resident population indicating this.

In the year ending June 2025, employment increased by 0.2%, labour force decreased by 0.1%, leading to a 0.3 percentage point fall in unemployment rate. By comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 4.4% and labour force growth of 4.0%, with unemployment falling by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary between industries. Applying these projections to Kensington Grove's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

Income data from AreaSearch for financial year 2022 shows median assessed income in Kensington Grove at $61,529 and average income at $70,205. Nationally, the median income is lower at $55,645 with an average of $70,520. By September 2025, estimated incomes are approximately $70,137 (median) and $80,027 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99%. The 2021 Census ranks household income at the 68th percentile ($2,042 weekly) and personal income at the 49th percentile. Income brackets indicate that 43.8% of residents (1,210 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 category. Housing accounts for 14.0% of income, with residents ranking in the 72nd percentile for disposable income.

Kensington Grove is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure in Kensington Grove, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 99.6% houses and 0.4% other dwellings. In comparison, Brisbane metro had 96.6% houses and 3.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kensington Grove was 26.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 63.3% and rented at 10.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,690, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,517. Median weekly rent was $368, compared to Brisbane metro's $300. Nationally, Kensington Grove's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 83.9% of all households, including 40.8% couples with children, 31.1% couples without children, and 11.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 16.1%, with lone person households at 12.9% and group households comprising 3.3%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Kensington Grove exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 10.9%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 7.9%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.8%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.2%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 47.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (36.9%). Educational participation is high, with 28.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes primary education (11.9%), secondary education (10.5%), and tertiary education (1.7%). Schools appear to be located outside the immediate catchment boundaries, requiring families to access them in neighboring areas.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Health performance in Kensington Grove is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Kensington Grove faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions being somewhat prevalent across all age groups but more so among older cohorts. Approximately 55% of the total population (~1,520 people) has private health cover, compared to 48.5% in Greater Brisbane.

The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and arthritis, affecting 10.8% and 9.3% of residents respectively. A total of 64.3% of residents claim to be completely free from medical ailments, compared to 60.9% in Greater Brisbane. Kensington Grove has 13.7% of its population aged 65 and over (378 people), which is lower than the 21.8% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those of the broader population.

Kensington Grove is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Kensington Grove had a cultural diversity level below average, with 87.7% of its population born in Australia, 93.3% being citizens, and 97.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Kensington Grove, accounting for 47.3% of the population. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented in Kensington Grove compared to Greater Brisbane, with 0.5% versus 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (30.0%), English (29.6%), and Scottish (8.5%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: German was overrepresented at 8.3% (regional average 8.8%), Welsh at 0.9% (0.4%), and Dutch at 2.0% (1.3%).

Kensington Grove's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Kensington Grove's median age is 37 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and close to Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Kensington Grove has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (15.6%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.3%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 3.2% to 4.7%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort has decreased from 16.4% to 15.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling predicts significant changes in Kensington Grove's age profile. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 36%, adding 47 residents to reach 177. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 65% of population growth, reflecting aging trends. Meanwhile, the 15-24 and 5-14 cohorts are expected to decrease in population.