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Kenmore suburb profile

Kenmore is a leafy suburb in Brisbane's western suburbs, near the Brisbane River and framed by parkland and creek corridors. The suburb has a suburban rhythm with local cafes, community facilities and the Kenmore Village shopping centre on Moggill Road, while larger retail and university precincts are a short drive away.

Housing is mainly established low-density residential: tree-lined streets of detached homes with gardens, alongside pockets of newer townhouses and low-rise units. Parks and reserves along the Brisbane River, playgrounds and walking and cycle paths shape everyday life, and bus services on Moggill Road provide links to the city and surrounding centres.

Kenmore property market performance

Current median dwelling price$1,409,581.5Past 3 months

Property growth+2.9%Past 12 months

Kenmore's median house price is $1.62 million and rose sharply over the last 12 months, up 17.9%. There is no reliable median published for units because too few units have sold recently, so the available data reads as a house market.

In Kenmore, the average house rent is $880 a week and rose strongly by 10.0% over the last 12 months; house values ran ahead of that rent gain.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$1.62MN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
17.9%-12.0%
Sold
Past 3 months
343
Median days on market
Past 12 months
22N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$880N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
10.0%N/A

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Kenmore demographics

Kenmore is a community of families with children, with incomes above the median for Queensland and many households buying their homes.

Couple families with children make up 53.3% of families and 46.3% of homes are owned with a mortgage. At the 2021 Census, 9,675 people lived in Kenmore.

Kenmore and Queensland
SuburbQLD
Median age
years
4038
Median household income
weekly
$2,491$1,675
Couples with children
share of families
53.3%41.2%
Couples without children
share of families
31.5%40.3%
One-parent families
share of families
13.7%16.8%
Homes owned outright
share of homes
36.4%30.1%
Homes with a mortgage
share of homes
46.3%35.6%
Homes rented
share of homes
17.3%34.3%
Source: ABS 2021 Census. Shares of homes exclude other and not-stated tenure.

Kenmore infrastructure, key developments and investment opportunities

Kenmore is the focus of state planning in 2026 for improvements at the Moggill Road/Brookfield Road roundabout and the Moggill Road/Kenmore Road intersection, a two-location package carrying a $75 million commitment and currently listed as in planning in 2026.

Brisbane City Council’s Kenmore Road corridor modernisation project was completed in mid-2026, with works in July 2025 that included installing two pedestrian splitter islands and kerb ramps at the Kenmore Road and Gilruth Road roundabout. An earlier Kenmore Bypass planning study released preferred options in 2009, and the Department of Transport and Main Roads states there is no decision or funding to build (2009).

Suburbs near Kenmore

Some popular suburbs near Kenmore include:

  • Kenmore Hills: Leafy, elevated suburb with rolling bushland and established family homes.
  • Chapel Hill: Residential area with tree-lined streets and calm suburban character.
  • Brookfield: Semi-rural feel with acreage properties and large natural reserves.
  • Jindalee: Master-planned suburb with family housing, river parklands and broad street layouts.
  • Indooroopilly: Riverside suburb with strong transport links and established retail precinct.

How does Kenmore compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Kenmore’s median house price is 1.2% higher than Chapel Hill’s.
  • Median unit prices: Kenmore’s median unit price is 48.5% higher than Indooroopilly’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Kenmore have grown 10.1% higher than in Kenmore Hills.
  • Unit price growth: Property prices in nearby Indooroopilly have risen 25.0% more than in Kenmore over the past year.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Kenmore are selling 15.4% faster than in Kenmore Hills.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Kenmore have grown 22.2% higher than the average rate of growth across Brisbane.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Kenmore have grown 34.0% higher than the average rate of growth for units across Brisbane.

Common questions about Kenmore

  • Is Kenmore a nice place to live?

    Kenmore is a leafy western Brisbane suburb by the Brisbane River, with parkland and creek corridors, local cafés and Kenmore Village shopping on Moggill Road.

    The community is made up of families with children, with incomes above the Queensland median and many households buying their homes; couple families with children make up 53.3% of families. Parks and reserves along the Brisbane River, playgrounds and walking and cycle paths shape everyday life, and bus services on Moggill Road provide links to the city and surrounding centres. A two-location state planning package to improve the Moggill Road/Brookfield Road roundabout and the Moggill Road/Kenmore Road intersection carries a $75 million commitment and is listed as in planning.

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  • Is it expensive to live in Kenmore?

    At a median house price of $1,623,500, buying in Kenmore works out to about 12.5 times a typical local annual household income, where that household income was $2,491 a week at the last Census. On these figures, buying sits well above local incomes.

    Renting a house at about $880 a week would take roughly 35% of that weekly household income, which is a sizeable share. For renters the rent share is the key number; for buyers the price multiple shows buying is much more stretched against local incomes. Whether that 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.

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  • Is Kenmore a good place to invest?

    In Kenmore, house values climbed 17.9% in the twelve months to date, while house rents rose 10.0%.

    For houses, capital growth outpaced rental income growth. Units recorded a 12.0% fall in median value.

    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.

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Choosing the right real estate agent in Kenmore can have a big impact on your sale. While there are 56 real estate agents working in the suburb, but just 5 of them were responsible for 58.8% of all property sales over the past year, showing a strong footprint and track record in the area.

Commission rates typically range from 2.38% to 3%, depending on the agent and what’s included. Comparing both performance and fee structures can help you find someone who's well-suited to your needs, and set them up for a successful result.

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