Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Kenmore

6 km²

Kenmore has a large population, household incomes well above most areas and a somewhat younger age profile.

📍 Kenmore, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population9,675▲ +14.1%since 2011 Median age40 yrs▲ +2.6%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.7%People aged 65 and over16.8%Children under 1522.0%

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Kenmore, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 26%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (23%) and Children (0–14) (22%).

Older adults (45–64)25.7%

Young adults (25–44)23.1%

Children (0–14)22.0%

Seniors (65+)16.8%

Youth (15–24)12.3%

Marital status

In Kenmore, the largest group is Married at 56%, followed by Never married (29%) and Divorced (8%).

Married56%
Never married29%
Divorced8%
Widowed4%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Kenmore, the largest group is Australia at 79%, followed by England (6%) and South Africa (4%).

Australia65.2%

England5.2%

South Africa3.7%

China2.9%

New Zealand2.4%

India2.0%

Philippines0.6%

Vietnam0.4%

Italy0.2%

Nepal0.1%

Language

People using another language at home19.0%

Language used at home

In Kenmore, the largest group is English only at 92%, followed by Mandarin (5%) and Cantonese (1%).

English only79.1%

Mandarin4.1%

Cantonese1.0%

Hindi0.6%

Vietnamese0.4%

Italian0.2%

Punjabi0.2%

Tagalog0.2%

Arabic0.1%

Greek0.1%

Religion

People with no religion44.1%

Religious affiliation

In Kenmore, the largest group is Christianity at 47%, followed by No religion (46%) and Hinduism (3%).

Christianity47%
No religion46%
Hinduism3%
Buddhism2%
Islam1%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1283.5%

Highest year of school

In Kenmore, the largest group is Year 12 at 86%, followed by Year 10 (8%) and Year 11 (4%).

Year 1283.5%

Year 108.1%

Year 113.5%

Year 9 or below2.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,034▲ +36.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,491▲ +30.0%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,921▲ +33.0%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week23.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week39.6%

Household income distribution

In Kenmore, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 29%, followed by $4,000 or more (26%) and $650–$1,499 (19%).

$1,500–$2,99927.4%

$4,000 or more24.5%

$650–$1,49917.8%

$3,000–$3,99915.0%

Under $6509.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition26.5%People with a mental health condition8.3%People needing help with daily activities4.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Kenmore, the largest group is Mental health at 19%, followed by Other condition (19%) and Asthma (19%).

Mental health8.3%

Other condition8.2%

Asthma8.1%

Arthritis6.7%

Heart disease3.6%

Diabetes3.2%

Cancer3.1%

Lung condition1.3%

Stroke0.7%

Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers21.7%People providing unpaid care13.2%People caring for children unpaid36.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families11.4%

Family composition

In Kenmore, the largest group is Couples with children at 67%, followed by Couples without children (21%) and One-parent families (11%).

Couples with children67%
Couples without children21%
One-parent families11%
Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$513▲ +23.6%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,200▲ +4.8%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -30.0%since 2011 Households renting17.0%Homes owned outright35.8%Separate (detached) houses92.2%

How homes are owned or rented

In Kenmore, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 46%, followed by Owned outright (36%) and Rented (17%).

Owned with a mortgage46%
Owned outright36%
Rented17%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Kenmore, the largest group is Separate house at 92%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (7%) and Flat or apartment (1%).

Separate house92%
Townhouse / semi-detached7%
Flat or apartment1%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Kenmore, the largest group is Car (driver) at 54%, followed by Worked at home (35%) and Bus (4%).

Car (driver)45.7%

Worked at home29.2%

Bus3.2%

Car (passenger)3.1%

Bicycle1.6%

Walked1.0%

Train0.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years39.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.8%Labour-force participation67.9%Employed full-time57.9%

Industries people work in

In Kenmore, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 16%, followed by Education & training (15%) and Professional & technical (15%).

Health care & social assistance15.1%

Education & training14.5%

Professional & technical14.4%

Public administration & safety7.1%

Retail trade6.9%

Construction6.0%

Accommodation & food5.4%

Finance & insurance4.1%

Manufacturing3.6%

Other services3.2%

Occupations people work in

In Kenmore, the largest group is Professionals at 41%, followed by Managers (17%) and Clerical & administrative (12%).

Professionals40.1%

Managers16.8%

Clerical & administrative11.9%

Community & personal service8.8%

Technicians & trades7.9%

Sales workers7.2%

Labourers4.4%

Machinery operators & drivers1.9%

Nearby areas

Jindalee (Qld)Kenmore Hills Chapel Hill (Qld)Fig Tree Pocket Mount Ommaney Sinnamon Park Pinjarra Hills Chelmer

👥 Demographics & Identity