Question 1

Is Kedron a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Kedron sits along the green corridor of Kedron Brook, whose parklands and bikeway shape local life. Streets near the brook have mature trees and a mix of postwar weatherboard cottages and low-set brick homes, while the corridors along Gympie Road include more recent townhouses and units. The suburb suits families and professionals seeking a quiet residential feel, with everyday shops, cafés and schools close by, regular bus services on the main roads and easy access to larger retail and transport hubs in neighbouring suburbs.

Kedron has 9,907 residents. About 56.0% of homes are owner-occupied and 44.1% are rented, so the area mixes established owners and renters. Council plans a long-term Kedron Brook revitalisation that includes riverine recovery works and bikeway repairs, there is a recently opened shared path linking the Gateway Bridge and Kedron Brook bikeways, and local upgrades include a new multi-storey learning centre at Kedron State School and improvements to Bradbury Park. Whether Kedron suits you will depend on whether this mix of green space, local schools and everyday convenience fits your needs.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Kedron?

Accepted Answer

Buying in Kedron sits well above what local households earned at the last Census. A median house at $1,353,000 is about 12.3 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census, while the median unit at $804,000 is about 7.3 times that annual income, so buying either property type is well above local incomes, with houses notably higher.

For renters, a house rent of $750 a week would take about 35.5% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, a sizeable share, while a unit at $590 a week would take about 27.9% of that weekly income, a moderate share. Which of those feels expensive will depend on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Kedron a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Over the past 12 months both house and unit values in Kedron climbed strongly: unit values rose 22.2% and house values rose 20.3%, with units a touch ahead in capital growth.

Rents increased more modestly than values. Unit rents rose 7.3% over the year, a solid rise, while house rents rose 4.2%, a modest increase. If rental income is your priority, the units side showed the stronger rental movement this year; if capital growth matters both property types posted large value gains. Whether that balance fits your investment goals depends on your priorities and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$1.35M	$804K
Change in value Past 12 months	20.3%	22.2%
Sold Past 3 months	23	18
Median days on market Past 12 months	14	12
Average rent Past 12 months	$750	$590
Change in rent Past 12 months	4.2%	7.3%

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