Kenmore, QLD 4069 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Kenmore is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4069, home to 9,675 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Brisbane local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 13 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 9,675
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $2,491 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,034 /week
- Median family income
- $2,921 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Brisbane
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Brisbane - West
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Ryan
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $513 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,200
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Kenmore South State School
- Our Lady of the Rosary School (Kenmore)
- Kenmore State School
- Kenmore State High School
- Jindalee State School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 30 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 77 bus stops
- Gilruth Rd near Acworth St, stop 39
- Gilruth Rd near Cornhill St, stop 38
- Kersley Rd near Marshall Lane
- Gilruth Rd near Sophia St, stop 37
- Kenmore Rd at Rannoch Street, stop 42
Lifestyle & amenities
- 8 cafés
- 32 restaurants
- 5 pubs and bars
- 92 parks and reserves
- 11 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 7 supermarkets
- 27 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (22.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1065 mm
- Reference station: Brisbane, 14.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 92.0% of the 4,225 resolvable premises in Kenmore. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 6.0%
- Fibre to the Building: 2.0%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 92.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 157,985 across the Brisbane LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 85,479 theft, 20,639 drug offences, 15,880 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kenmore?
Kenmore (QLD 4069) had 9,675 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Brisbane local government area.
What is the median rent in Kenmore?
The median advertised rent in Kenmore is $513/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Kenmore?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Kenmore covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Kenmore South State School (0.4 km), Our Lady of the Rosary School (Kenmore) (0.7 km), Kenmore State School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Kenmore?
Kenmore is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (92% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Kenmore?
Across the surrounding area, 157,985 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (85,479), drug offences (20,639), break-ins (15,880). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Kenmore?
In Kenmore, mean daily temperatures range from 16.5°C to 26.7°C and annual rainfall is 1,065 mm measured at the Brisbane weather station (14.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Kenmore?
77 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Kenmore centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 30 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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