Kenmore - Brookfield - Moggill

The area is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 42. It is also a family-oriented community, as 21.1% of residents are children under 15, which is much higher than most similar areas.

International roots are common here, with 33.2% of people born overseas, a figure far above the Queensland average. English, Australian, Irish and Scottish are the most frequent ancestries reported.

More people use a language other than English at home here (16.7%) compared to the state average, and this has risen by 5.3 points since 2011. Still, the vast majority—81%—speak only English.

About 42.8% of residents have no religion, a figure that has risen by 18 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 46.8%.

This is one of the most qualified areas in the region, with 48.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also very high at 81.6%, far above the national figure.

Incomes are among the highest at this level; the typical household earns $2,821 a week, which is far above the national figure. Since 2011, the share of households earning over $3,000 a week has jumped by 19 points.

Residents report better health than most, with fewer people needing help with daily activities (4.5%) and a lower rate of long-term health conditions (25.7%) than the state average.

Unpaid work is common, with 33.7% of people caring for children, among the highest at this level. Volunteering is also much more frequent here than in most areas, though it has fallen since 2011.

The First Nations community is small, making up 0.7% of the population. However, this group has very high Year 12 completion rates (72.1%) and a lower unemployment rate than the national average.

Homes here are larger than usual, typically holding 3.0 people. Family life is the norm, with 68.8% of households being couples with children, while very few people (13.5%) live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses (95.2%), with 95.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is rare here, at only 13.2%, and typical weekly rents are well above the national figure at $500.

Working from home is very popular, with 30.6% of the workforce doing so—well above the national average. Car use is the primary way to travel, consistent with the fact that only 2.2% of homes have no vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 37.6% moving in the last five years, which is lower than the state average. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen since 2011.

A high number of residents are working or looking for work (66.0%). Most of the workforce is employed in professional, managerial, or health and education roles.

The area has seen steady growth, with a population estimate of 50,266. Recent growth of 4.0% since 2021 is lower than the state average.

The local climate is wetter than most of Queensland, with an average annual rainfall of 1,126mm. Temperatures are generally lower than the state average for both maximums and minimums.

While many homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, the area is less walkable for daily needs. Only 46.2% of homes are within 15 minutes of groceries, and the terrain is steeper than average.