Kenmore Hills

The population is notably older than average, with 26.1% being seniors, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. While there are many children under 15, people in de facto relationships are much less common here than in most other areas.

Born overseas, 35.8% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure far above the Queensland average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and South Africa is a significant country of birth for 5.5% of the people.

English is the main language for 82% of residents, but 15.3% use another language at home, which is a little above the state average. Very few people speak little or no English, at just 1.5%.

Religious views are split, with 49.1% identifying as Christian and 41.4% reporting no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is about the same as the Queensland average.

Education levels are among the highest in the region, with 79.1% of residents having completed Year 12. This high level of schooling is reflected in the workforce, where many hold postgraduate degrees in management, commerce, and engineering.

The area is very affluent, with 45.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. Typical family incomes are well above the national average at $3,145 per week.

A little more than 30% of people have a long-term health condition. Because of the older population, 8.2% of residents need help with daily activities, which is much higher than in most areas.

Community spirit is high, with 22.8% of people volunteering, well above the national average. There is also a high rate of unpaid care, with 31.7% of people caring for children.

The First Nations population is small, but their typical personal income of $824 is well above the national figure. The typical First Nations resident is 41, far older than the national average of 24.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.9 people per home and a high number of couples with children. Conversely, people living alone are much less common than in other parts of the state.

Homes are predominantly large, with 92.6% having three or more bedrooms. Ownership is strong, as 45.7% of homes are owned outright, though those with mortgages pay a typical monthly amount of $2,694, which is well above the national figure.

Working from home is very common, with 33.6% of people doing so, far above the national average. While most people use cars, the area has a high number of public transport stops per person.

The community is relatively stable, although 35.1% of people moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.1% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Professional and managerial roles dominate the local workforce, and the unemployment rate of 3.7% is a little below the national figure. However, the number of adults working or looking for work is lower than in most areas.

The suburb is somewhat walkable, with 89.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, it is far harder to walk to groceries or schools than it is for most Queenslanders, and the terrain is notably sloped.