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

By Feb 2026, the population of Kensington Grove is estimated at around 2,780. This reflects an increase of 730 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,050. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 2,691 following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 288 persons per square kilometer. Kensington Grove's 35.6% growth since the 2021 Census exceeded the national average (9.9%). Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 66.0% of overall gains.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data for areas not covered by this data and years post-2032. Future population trends project an above median growth, with the suburb expected to grow by 460 persons to 2041, reflecting a decrease of 1.9% 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 shows Kensington Grove averaged around 46 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 232 homes. So far in FY-26, 25 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.9 new residents per year per dwelling constructed were registered between FY-21 and FY-25.

Commercial development approvals reached $341.3 million this financial year. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Kensington Grove has 149% more building activity per person. New building activity is composed of 96% detached houses and 4% townhouses or apartments. The location has approximately 104 people per dwelling approval. Population projections indicate stability or decline, suggesting reduced housing demand pressures.

With population projections showing stability or decline, Kensington Grove should see reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

Kensington Grove has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 0 projects likely to affect this area. Notable 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). The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Kensington Grove ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Kensington Grove's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominent. Its unemployment rate was 4.4% in the past year, showing a 4.3% employment growth. As of September 2025, 1,143 residents are employed, an increase from the previous year's 1,098.

The area's unemployment rate is 4.4%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 4.0%. Workforce participation stands at 56.0% compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. According to Census data, only 11.1% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing.

Manufacturing is particularly strong, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 4.0%, compared to the regional average of 8.9%. Over the past year, employment increased by 4.3% while labour force grew by 3.4%, reducing unemployment by 0.8 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8%, labour force growth of 3.3%, and a reduction in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kensington Grove's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.3% over ten years.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 30, 2023 shows median income in Kensington Grove suburb is $61,529 and average income is $70,205. This compares to Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799 in the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth rate of 9.91% from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023, estimated median income as of September 2025 would be approximately $67,627 and average income $77,162. According to the 2021 Census, Kensington Grove's household income ranks at the 68th percentile ($2,042 weekly) and personal income at the 49th percentile. Income distribution shows 43.8% of residents (1,217 people) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, aligning with broader regional trends where 33.3% are in the same category. Housing expenses consume 14.0% of income, placing residents at the 72nd percentile for disposable income.

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

Kensington Grove's dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 99.6% houses and 0.4% other types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% others. Home ownership in Kensington Grove stood at 26.1%, similar to Brisbane metro, with mortgaged dwellings at 63.3% and rented at 10.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,690, lower than Brisbane's $1,863 average, while the median weekly rent was $368, compared to Brisbane's $380. Nationally, Kensington Grove's mortgage repayments were below 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 account for 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 constitute 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 the most common at 7.9%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.8%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.2%). Vocational credentials are held by 47.5% of residents aged 15+, including advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (36.9%). Educational participation is high, with 28.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including primary (11.9%), secondary (10.5%), and tertiary (1.7%) levels.

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.9% in primary education, 10.5% in secondary education, and 1.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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Health performance in Kensington Grove is well below average with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Kensington Grove faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

The area has a high rate of private health cover, at approximately 55% (around 1,529 people). Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 10.8 and 9.3% of residents respectively. However, 64.3% of residents claim to be free from medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents face notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over (14.1%, or 391 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 15.2%. While senior health outcomes are broadly in line with national rankings, they do present some challenges.

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's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 87.7% of its population born in Australia, 93.3% being citizens, and 97.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion in Kensington Grove, comprising 47.3% of people. Judaism, however, is overrepresented at 0.5%, compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane.

The top three ancestry groups are Australian (30.0%), English (29.6%), and Scottish (8.5%). Notably, German (8.3%) and Welsh (0.9%) are also overrepresented in Kensington Grove compared to the regional averages of 4.2% and 0.5%, respectively.

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

Kensington Grove's median age is nearly 37 years, close to Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Kensington Grove has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (15.7%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.5%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the proportion of residents aged 75-84 has increased from 3.2% to 4.9%, while the percentage of those aged 25-34 has decreased from 12.5% to 11.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Kensington Grove's age profile will significantly evolve. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 34%, adding 46 residents to reach a total of 183. Residents aged 65 and above are expected to drive 71% of population growth, reflecting demographic aging trends. Conversely, the 15-24 and 0-4 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.