Moving to Kenmore QLD 4069
What the official numbers say about living in Kenmore — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $513 a week, against a median household income of $2,491 a week.
About 82% of homes are owner-occupied and 17% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Kenmore grew 14% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (8,483 → 9,675 people).
Around 81% of households are families, averaging 2.8 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, South Africa, China; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Korean, Spanish.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Kenmore sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (58% of workers), while 35% work from home.
Nearest train station: Chelmer, 3.4 km east.
Nearest bus interchange: Mount Ommaney, 3.8 km south.
Nearest ferry wharf: Regatta ferry terminal, 6.7 km north-east.
Nearest airport: Brisbane Airport, 23.5 km north-east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 10 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 29 schools · 37 cafes & restaurants · 6 supermarkets · 63 parks — see them all on the Kenmore profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Our Lady of the Rosary School 450 m · Kenmore South State School 550 m · Kenmore State School 700 m · Kenmore State High School 1.3 km · Chapel Hill State School 1.7 km · Jindalee State School 1.8 km · Brisbane Independent School 2.4 km · Centenary State High School 2.5 km
Groceries: Coles 950 m · Woolworths 1.3 km · Aldi 1.4 km · IGA Jindalee 2 km · Foodworks 2.2 km · Coles 2.2 km
Parks and reserves: Palm Street Park 550 m · Gubberley Street Park 600 m · Henry Clarkson Park 700 m · Wal Cocking Park 800 m · Misty Morn Park 800 m · Pike Place Park 850 m · Marland Street Park 900 m · Twilight Street Park 950 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Kenmore, most often seen first: Noisy Miner · Rainbow Lorikeet · Torresian Crow · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · Australian Magpie · Grey Butcherbird.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Kenmore, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenmore here | 9,675 | — | 10/10 | 28% |
| Kenmore Hills | 2,448 | — | 10/10 | 58% |
| Chapel Hill | 10,511 | — | 10/10 | 29% |
| Jindalee | 5,320 | — | 10/10 | 16% |
| Fig Tree Pocket | 4,345 | — | 10/10 | 35% |
| Sinnamon Park | 6,590 | — | 10/10 | 14% |
| Mount Ommaney | 2,503 | — | 10/10 | 20% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Brisbane — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Ryan — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4069 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Kenmore profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $513 a week, and about 17% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 14% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 8,483 people to 9,675. It sits about 10 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Chelmer station is roughly 3.4 km away. Local government is Brisbane council, and the federal seat is Ryan.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Kenmore vs Chapel Hill · Kenmore vs Jindalee.
Nearby guides: Kenmore Hills · Chapel Hill · Jindalee · Fig Tree Pocket · Sinnamon Park · Mount Ommaney.
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