Kedron (Qld)

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According to the latest demographic evaluations by ABS and local address checks conducted by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Kedron has an estimated population of 10,535 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 628 people (6.3%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 9,907 residents. The calculation is based on an estimated resident population of 10,531 derived from the June 2025 ABS ERP release, supplemented by 53 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The suburb has a population density of 2,910 persons per square kilometer, which ranks in the top quartile of all Australian regions analyzed by Districts. The main driver of this population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 51.0% of the overall population increase in recent times.

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Data from Districts shows that the suburb has an exceptionally well-educated workforce with a strong presence of professionals, a low unemployment rate of 3.1%, and an estimated job growth of 7.1% over the past year. In March 2026, there were 7,384 employed residents, with the unemployment rate sitting 1.2% lower than the 4.3% recorded across Greater Brisbane. Furthermore, labor force participation is exceptionally high at 86.8%, compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 70.4%. Census figures indicate that a moderate 23.5% of the working population worked from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic lockdowns.

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The median taxpayer income in the suburb of Kedron stands at $65,181, with an average taxpayer income of $81,807, based on postcode-level ATO data compiled by Districts for the 2023 financial year. These figures rank among the highest nationally, compared to a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $72,586 (median) and $91,100 (average). The 2021 Census confirms that personal, family, and household incomes are highly ranked, sitting between the 73rd and 86th percentiles nationally. The largest bracket is the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income range, containing 30.7% of residents ( people), which is close to the wider region's rate of . High-earning households making more than weekly account for of homes, supporting solid local spending. Although housing costs consume of income, strong earnings keep disposable income in the nd percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the suburb in the th decile for income.

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According to the latest Census, the local housing mix consisted of 59.9% houses and 40.1% other dwelling types, such as apartments and townhouses, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings across metropolitan Brisbane. Home ownership stands at 19.4%, which is lower than the metropolitan average, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (36.7%) or tenants (43.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,200 is notably higher than the metropolitan Brisbane average of $1,863, while the median weekly rent is $380, compared to $380 in metropolitan Brisbane. On a national scale, mortgage costs are significantly above the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national median of $375.

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Families make up 64.3% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 29.9%, couples without children at 23.6%, and single parents at 9.2%. The remaining 35.7% are non-family households, which include single-person homes at 30.2% and group houses at 5.5%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is slightly smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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The proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications is high, with 40.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% in QLD and 30.4% nationally. This educational profile positions the suburb well for knowledge-intensive employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 28.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.7% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Vocational qualifications are held by 29.2% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 18.1%.

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There are 55 active public transport stops within the suburb, consisting of bus services. These stops connect to 14 different routes, which support a total of 2,665 passenger journeys per week. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 170 meters from their nearest transit stop. Because the area is mostly residential, many workers commute out of the suburb. Private vehicles remain the primary transit mode at 81%, with 7% of residents commuting by bus. Car ownership averages 1.2 vehicles per household, which is below the regional average. In the 2021 Census, 23.5% of residents worked from home, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Health outcomes for residents are generally positive, with analysis of mortality and medical conditions showing outcomes close to national averages. Common conditions are slightly more prevalent across both younger and older demographics, and the rate of private health insurance is high, covering approximately 60% of the population (6,280 people) compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane.

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Cultural diversity is higher than average, with overseas-born residents making up 21.2% of the population and 13.2% of households speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 51.2% of the population. A notable overrepresentation is found in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane.

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The median age of residents is 35 years, which is close to the Greater Brisbane average of 36 years and slightly younger than the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, there is a higher proportion of residents aged 35 - 44 (16.8%) but fewer residents aged 65 - 74 (6.0%). Since the 2021 Census, the 55 to 64 age bracket has increased from 9.2% to 10.2%, while the 25 to 34 age group decreased from 18.1% to 16.8%. Population projections for 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 19%, adding residents to reach . Seniors aged + are projected to account for of total population growth, highlighting aging trends, while the to and to brackets are expected to contract.

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Kedron currently has an estimated 600 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 353 children aged 0-2 and 235 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 5% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 10% by 2041 (to approximately 538 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 952. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 11.5 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.