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Kenmore
6 km²
Large detached houses and a high number of children make Kenmore a prominent family-oriented suburb in Brisbane. It is a wealthy, highly educated community where nearly half of adults hold a university degree. Many residents are born overseas, contributing to a diverse mix of languages and backgrounds. This professional atmosphere is reflected in the high typical incomes and a strong trend toward working from home.
Kenmore's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Kenmore has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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Families are a major part of the area, with children under 15 making up 22% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 40 years old, and the population is among the largest for its level.
International backgrounds are common here, with 33.1% of people born overseas, far above the Queensland figure of 22.7%. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.
Language diversity is high, as 19% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the state average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.
The community is less religious than many other areas, with 44.1% of people reporting no religion. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is exceptionally high, with 49.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also very high at 83.5%.
Incomes are very high in Kenmore, where the typical family earns $2,921 a week, well above the national figure of $2,120. Nearly 40% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health markers are slightly better than average, with 26.5% of people having a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure of 27.7%.
Community spirit is strong, with 21.7% of people volunteering, well above the national rate of 14.1%. Unpaid childcare is also very common, with 36.4% of residents providing this care.
First Nations residents in Kenmore have a very high Year 12 completion rate of 86.4%, far above the national figure of 37%. Their typical personal income is also well above the national average.
Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children, making up 67.1% of the total.
The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 92.2% of homes being detached and 95.6% having three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national average.
Working from home is very popular here, with 29.2% of people doing so, well above the national figure. The area also has a very high number of public transport stops per 1,000 people.
The area is quite dynamic, with 39.6% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.3% of the population.
A high proportion of residents are working or looking for work, at 67.9%. The most common roles are professionals and managers, often working in health, education, or technical fields.
The suburb is very walkable, with a score of 6.5. Almost every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.