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Kenmore

QLD 4069 • Greater Brisbane

9,675
Population (2021)
$53,768
Median Income
5.59 km²
Area
$513/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyLeafyAffluentSuburbanEstablished

About Kenmore

Kenmore is a leafy, well-regarded residential suburb in Brisbane's outer western corridor, approximately 12 kilometres from the CBD. Part of the Outer West Brisbane urban area at an elevation of 53 metres, it sits within the Brisbane City Council local government area and has a population of around 9,700. The suburb is characterised by large blocks, established gardens and a mix of post-war family homes and contemporary renovations, set among gently rolling hills and mature tree cover.

Kenmore offers an enviable lifestyle with access to quality schools including Kenmore State High School, a thriving local village shopping precinct, and easy connections to the University of Queensland at St Lucia via Moggill Road. The suburb is popular with families and professionals drawn to its spacious properties, parklands and community atmosphere. Regular bus services connect Kenmore to the city centre and suburban rail stations, while the nearby Brisbane River corridor provides walking and cycling trails.

Kenmore falls under postcode 4069 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Moggill electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4069
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Outer West
LGA / Council
Brisbane
Federal Electorate
Ryan
State Electorate
Moggill
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.52°, 152.94°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
5.59 km²
Elevation
53m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Kenmore Village Shopping Centre Brookfield Road Kenmore 4069 QLD
  • Woolworths
    Kenmore Tavern Plaza, 841 Moggill Road Kenmore 4069 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$513
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,200
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
40 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
8,960
Census 2021
9,675
▲ 8.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$43,316
Income 2021
$53,768
▲ 24.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,305
Born Overseas 3,199

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 507
  • 2. South Africa 358
  • 3. China 277
  • 4. New Zealand 231
  • 5. India 198
  • 6. South Korea 120
  • 7. Malaysia 99
  • 8. United States 91
  • 9. Sri Lanka 70
  • 10. Philippines 61

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,822
Australian 2,813
Irish 1,382
Scottish 1,181
Chinese 696
German 552
Indian 323
Italian 241
South African 239
Dutch 177

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,196
Both parents born in Australia
3,839
Both parents born overseas
1,465
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
45.5%
No Religion
44.1%
Hinduism
2.7%
Buddhism
1.8%
Islam
1.0%
Judaism
0.3%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
569 (5.9%)
5-14 years
1,567 (16.2%)
15-19 years
682 (7.0%)
20-24 years
509 (5.3%)
25-34 years
772 (8.0%)
35-44 years
1,462 (15.1%)
45-54 years
1,478 (15.3%)
55-64 years
1,008 (10.4%)
65-74 years
731 (7.6%)
75-84 years
664 (6.9%)
85+ years
226 (2.3%)

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