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Kenmore Property Market Remains In Demand With 15% Median Growth

Old and established Brisbane suburbs with large blocks of land, such as the Kenmore property market, remain in demand with buyers seeking opportunities to buy and renovate a home. This demand has set off Kenmore’s growth of more than 15 per cent during the 12-month period ending September 2021.

Highlights

The Kenmore property market had a substantial 15.16 per cent increase for the period of October 2020 to September 2021. On the other hand, the unit market had a slight increase of 1.81 per cent for the same period.
The median house price for this period has reached $870,000 whilst the median unit price settled at $690,750
Property values in Kenmore have consistently tracked an upward trend for the past few years.

Kenmore House Price Growth

According to Property Market Updates, Kenmore had a 15.16 per cent rise during the period of October 2020 to September 2021, which has placed the median house price at $870,000, up from $755,700 in the previous year.

For this said period, 200 houses were sold in Kenmore within an average of 30 days on the market, showing strong buyers’ competition. Most of these buyers have been looking to invest in their second or third house as their family grows.

Kenmore median house price growth — Photo Credit: Property Market Updates

Four-bedroom homes have had the highest sales in Kenmore, driving the house price growth upward. However, it’s three-bedroom properties that sold the fastest at 17 days on the market.

Kenmore Unit Price Growth

Kenmore’s apartment market for October 2020 to September 2021 had minimal growth at 1.81 per cent with a median unit price of $690,750, a small bump from $687,477 in the previous year.

Kenmore median unit price growth — *Photo Credit:* Property Market Updates

Thirty-two units were sold during this period for an average market listing of 22 days. Unit dwellers in Kenmore consist of locals, downsizers, or retirees who still want to remain close to the city. Some, however, are investors who rent out their units whilst they stay in bigger homes within the suburb.

Unit prices in Kenmore, however, have consistently trended upward despite modest numbers.

About Kenmore

Buyers appreciate that they get more value for money in the Kenmore property market, especially for those who are transitioning from inner city life to a more suburban family lifestyle. Kenmore is also attractive to investors who have heaps of ideas and the budget for renovating and updating an old home.

Whilst Kenmore has consistently reflected property growth in more than five years, the property remains affordable compared to other suburbs in Brisbane. This western suburb provides residents with all that they need and there is an active community for every age group.

“There’s a lot of brick houses owned by people with enough money to renovate when it gets too dated. Also, it seems like a lot of people live quite nicely without the flashy gardens”
Bob

“Fantastic location close to the city and great access once the tunnel opens to the north as well as easy times to South via great mtr way. Good schools and nice ressys for a cheap night out for the family. Lone pine for the tourist in all of us plus access including boat ramp for the river person. Good neighbours are easy to find and some streets have great street family appeal.”
Chopster

“Alkina Street in Kenmore is a quiet street, despite being so close to the shopping centers etc. Big pluses here are that everything is walkable. There are numerous restaurants, a gym, video store, massive pet store and a medical center opposite Alkina street, along Marshall Lane. Wongabel street houses a post office, hairdressers, computer store, more places to eat, coffee shops, newsagent, bakery.”
Paladin

Kenmore Property Market Shows Strong and Steady Growth

Highly sought-after suburbs like Kenmore that show strong, steady growth over time remain among the top choices of buyers, as Brisbane property values are expected to perform consistently well over the next few years.

From July 2020 to June 2021, the median house price in Kenmore is at $820,000, a 13.57% rise from the previous period. Data from Property Market Updates showed that over 195 houses sold within the 12-month period. House listings stayed on the market for an average of 39 days, reflecting the competitiveness of buyers who show a distinct preference for the large detached houses on spacious blocks found in the suburb.

The biggest sale during this period was a resort-style six-bedroom house for $3,400,000. Located on Annabel Street, the property has 1,391 square metres of living space with more than 800 square metres of garden space, including a poolside pavilion. It’s perfectly positioned close to parklands, primary and secondary schools, the popular Kenmore Village Shopping Centre, and the Legacy Way tunnel.

In the last five years, the median house price has increased by 28.13%, from $640,000 in mid-2016 to $820,000 today. Over the last 10 years, house prices have increased by a solid 54.43%, from the 2011 median house price of $531,000.

Unit Price Growth

From July 2020 to June 2021, Kenmore’s unit properties still performed better than most apartment markets in Brisbane. Unit median price growth has been modest but still showing steady growth at 3.88%, listing at an average of $670,000. Some 26 apartment properties in Kenmore spent 50 days on market.

Most of the buyers are downsizers and retirees who likely have houses in the suburb but now prefer a smaller dwelling to maintain. Approximately 15% of the population in Kenmore rent their homes, much lower than the average rental population in Brisbane.

Mid- and long-term unit price growth has been consistent, though modest. In the last five years, the median unit price has increased by 5.68%, with the 2016 median pegged at $634,000. Over the last 10 years, unit prices have increased by 19.64% from $560,000 in 2011 to $670,000 in June 2021.

Why Kenmore?

The great weather, laid-back lifestyle, and dynamic housing market in the Brisbane area (and QLD as a whole) are major attractions to move interstate. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, one person in four people who move interstate in the country is someone relocating from NSW to QLD.

Kenmore is considered to be a highly appealing option to interstate buyers, with buyers from out of state pleased at how much bang for their buck they are able to get, particularly those used to more cramped dwelling spaces elsewhere.

Overall, Kenmore is attractive because of its relative proximity to Brisbane airport, its comfortable median house price, and the spacious blocks with large, detached houses that the area is known for.

Many of those who have moved into Kenmore are keen on transitioning to long-term suburban living whilst maintaining other properties closer to the city.

Although the suburb measures just approximately 5.8 square kilometres, there are 18 parks covering nearly 6.7% of the total area, presenting a refreshing contrast to the busy bustle of the CBD which is also not that far away.

Far from being disconnected to the downtown area, it has incredible access to transportation along Moggill Road, and its tree-lined streets, quiet neighbourhood, and walkable surroundings have everything buyers look for.

Kenmore Hills

Serious buyers looking to move to quiet, well-off surrounds also consider neighbouring Kenmore Hills, where properties spend an average of 49 days on market with a median house price that sits just above $1 million. The median house price in Kenmore Hills grew by 10% this 12-month period ending June 2021, quite a good showing for this tightly held suburb.

Your Little Artists Can Get Creative for Dad at the Brookfield Markets

Father’s Day is coming up! If you have little children, there will be a fun opportunity for them to make Dad something special at the Brookfield Markets.

On Saturday, 4 Sept 2021, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Kenmore West Kindy will have a maker’s table prepared for little artists to unleash their creativity and make a special card, artwork, or handmade gift for Dad.

Look for Children’s Area at the event, which is usually set up every first Saturday of the month at the Brookfield Markets. This special children’s section, with a dedicated theme per month, has been a popular site for families who keep their young ones engaged whilst parents finish their market day.

The Brookfield Markets showcase high-quality produce and ingredients from local providers, including heaps of pickled food, jams, or chutneys to go with fresh bread and drinks, meats or fish, desserts and sweets, gardening products, as well as homeware and arts and crafts supplies.

*Photo Credit:* BrookfieldMarkets/Facebook

Some families come by to have their healthy breakfast with the rest of the community, with some stalls offering vegan and gluten-free options. This family-oriented and dog-friendly event is held twice a month with ample parking spaces along Brookfield Road.

For updates about the market, follow their Facebook Page.

New Kenmore Community Hub Design Revealed

The design for the new Kenmore Community Hub has been released, showing the ideas that will be incorporated in the upgrade, transformation, and modernisation of the facilities which house the Kenmore Men’s Shed, Kenmore Bridge Club, and e-Waste Connection on 98 Brookfield Road.

Cr Greg Adermann confirmed that $1.5 million in funds was secured from federal funding, through Member for Ryan Julian Simmond, to facilitate the construction of the new Kenmore Community Hub.

“The first task we had was getting the right design for the site, one that would increase space for all three community groups and allow for easy access for all their members,” Mr Simmonds said.

“This design not only transforms the space but it delivers a larger, more modern facility that will allow these very popular groups room to grow.”

Cr Adermann said that Kenmore Men’s Shed, Kenmore Bridge Club, and e-Waste Connection have been asking for a better space for events and parking, as well as improved accessibility for people with disabilities and improved traffic flow at the Brookfield Road entrance.

Kenmore Men’s Shed is composed of men of all ages who engage in productive activities like woodworking, woodturning, woodcarving, furniture repairs, toy making, metalwork, leatherwork, and pyrography. The group conducts other social and educational activities at their headquarters.

Kenmore Bridge Club has been a longstanding social club, with at least 200 players, where members challenge each other to a game of bridge.

e-Waste Connection is a social enterprise that promotes electronic waste recycling. The club was also established to provide people with disabilities a place for developing their skills and building friendships.

With fundings secured, the next step of this project is to lodge a Development Application after finalising consultations with involved parties. Cr Adermann said he will update the community on the progress of this project in the coming months.

Kerbside Collection: When Will Pick-Up Resume in Kenmore & Surrounding Suburbs?

After more than a year’s hiatus, kerbside collection service will be restarting in July 2021. Here’s what residents of Kenmore, Kenmore Hills, Brookfield, Pullenvale and Fig Tree Pocket can expect.

After releasing the budget for the 2021-2022 financial year, Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner confirmed that kerbside collection will be back one year earlier than planned.

In April 2020, Mr Schrinner suspended the operations for at least two years, or until July 2022, to direct the service’s expenses to Council’s other initiatives. Despite the unpopular decision, Council used the funds to help struggling small businesses and community groups as a result of the pandemic lockdowns.

“We will start with the suburbs where it was paused…we’ll go back there and then start again in the normal way,” Mr Schinner said in announcing the service’s return.

Here’s the updated kerbside collection schedules for the following suburbs:

DATE	SUBURB
Kenmore Kenmore Hills	26 July 2021
Brookfield Fig Tree Pocket Pullenvale	02 Aug 2021

* Schedules are updated continuously as needed.

SEE UPDATED KERBSIDE COLLECTION SCHEDULE

Prior to the updates, some residents informed Pullenvale Ward Councillor Greg Adermann that Kenmore, Kenmore Hills and Brookfield should be among the first suburbs to restart the service after they saw Council’s page showing a different date.

Photo Credit: Screengrabbed from Council’s official site

“[Kerbside collection] was paused on 3rd of April 2020, not May,” said a local, Ben Ponting, on Mr Adermann’s Facebook page. “Brookfield, Chapel Hill, Kenmore and Kenmore Hills were due to start 27th April 2020.”

“Kenmore was supposed to have their kerbside collection in April 2020 yet the new schedule says Kenmore is only getting kerbside collection in June 2022,” Melinda Waldeck said. “Since kerbside collection was paused in March 2020, if the statement about the starting in July with the suburbs where it was paused is correct then Kenmore should be scheduled to have kerbside collection in August 2021. Kenmore’s last kerbside collection was April 2019, so if we aren’t scheduled until June 2022 it will be over 3 years between collections!”

Cr Adermann was quick to reassure concerned locals and updated them about the situation.

“After receiving a large number of enquiries from local residents, I made enquiries which confirmed that the scheduled services to these areas were postponed just before they were due in April 2020, meaning they should have been among the first to receive a collection upon the resumption of kerbside collection,” he pointed out.

“To Council’s credit, they acknowledged this oversight and today agreed to my request to amend the collection schedule … Council’s website has been amended to reflect these changes,” he added.

Meanwhile, Brisbane residents are encouraged to check the list of items that are acceptable and not acceptable for kerbside collection so that nothing will be left behind by their kerb. Uncollected and improper disposal of household wastes could lead to an illegal dumping fine.

Notorious Kenmore Rd Intersection to Increase Safety With New Upgrades

The notoriously problematic intersection of Kenmore Rd and Fig Tree Pocket Rd is due to receive some new upgrades that can minimise danger and increase capacity.

In May 2021, Brisbane City Council announced the successful allocation of funds to upgrade the notorious Kenmore Rd Intersection, an area that has seen two significant crashes between 2013 and 2018. Both of these crashes involved motorists turning right out of Fig Tree Pocket Rd and failing to give way to westbound traffic on Kenmore Rd.

As a result of these crashes and local clamor for improvement, Council has opted to draft designs to improve the safety of the intersection. These drafts entail the realignment of the south of Fig Tree Pocket Rd to create a new four-way intersection with Errogie Place, as well as the construction of new traffic lights. Pedestrian crossings will also be installed at the traffic lights, and the footpaths in the area are due to receive some improvements.

Further updates revealed that the new design and layout of the upgraded intersection and the new traffic lights have been designed to forecast future traffic volumes to guarantee that these upgrades help the intersection operate safely, efficiently, and within capacity. These will be accomplished with the addition of new turning lanes on Kenmore Rd and both legs of Fig Tree Pocket Rd.

Six months after these upgrades have been implemented, a post-construction survey will be released to check if the intersection is operating as predicted.

A new 4-lane bypass has also been proposed that will reconfigure the Centenary Motorway and the Fig Tree Pocket interchange, linking the former directly to Moggill Rd. The project also entails the reconfiguration of Gem Rd to pass under the bypass, linking it directly to Sunset Rd. A shared off-road pedestrian and cyclist path will also be provided along the entire bypass route, connected to the Centenary Bikeway.

This proposal aims to increase safety, capacity, network efficiency, and traffic flow while simultaneously reducing congestion during peak hours and travel time. Though the proposal to build the new Kenmore bypass currently lacks funding. Those interested in learning more about the proposal can read about it here.

City Cave to Open Latest Wellness Centre in Kenmore

By the end of May 2021, Kenmore will welcome its first-ever City Cave float and wellness centre, providing the local community with float therapy, infrared saunas, and massage treatments.

City Cave franchise owners Taylor Fielding and Matt Joudo are excited to announce the opening of the Kenmore branch, their 20th launch across Queensland. Mr Joudo commented on Kenmore’s potential after noticing that the area has plenty of gym and fitness facilities, but no wellness centres.

“City Cave Kenmore is an opportunity for us to make a difference in people’s lives with healthcare solutions that support relaxation and recovery from the toils of everyday life, exercise, stress and anxiety,” Mr Fielding said.

Matt Joudo (left) and Taylor Fielding (right).
Photo credit: City Cave

Some of the services provided by City Cave include float therapy, which involves getting into a special pool of water suffused with 400 kg of Epsom salts. The water will be set to skin temperature at 34.5 degrees Celsius to create total sensory deprivation.

Customers will be given a choice of calming music or complete silence for the purpose of deep relaxation.

Infrared saunas will also be available. These are particularly beneficial as they heat the bodies of customers in the same way that the sun would but without fear of UV damage. The heat penetrates to soothe the joints and muscles. This technology aims to relax and detoxify the body, relieving pain and purifying the skin while increasing circulation.

City Cave also provides classic massage therapy, an excellent partner to the deep relaxation provided by float therapy. Floating before massages speeds up the process of muscles relaxing, which in turn gives the massage therapist more time to work. On the other hand, floating after massages makes for a relaxing and therapeutic experience.

Each service has been created to provide customers with the treatment necessary to heal the mind and the body.

“It’s not just physical health either; mental health has become such a big focus of everyday life, particularly since the pandemic, and our new centre also caters to that part of the holistic wellness journey,” Mr Joudo adds.

The wellness centre is scheduled to open in late May 2021 at 10 Brookfield Rd, Kenmore. For more information, visit their website here. Follow their social media pages on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates concerning the venue, deals, dates, and other special announcements.

Ted Carlow: Honouring a Beloved Member of the Kenmore Community

The Kenmore community is mourning and paying respects to Ted Carlow, a beloved resident and neighbour known for his friendly demeanor, who passed in early April 2021.

FFor decades, Edward “Ted” Carlow, together with his wife Nola Carlow, waved at passersby from their porch in Kenmore. Married for 71 years, the couple lived together well into their golden years. Last month, friends and family bid goodbye to Ted, who passed at 95.

In 2019, both Ted Carlow and Nola Carlow received a special award from Dr Christian Rowan, Liberal National Party State Member for Moggill, that commemorated their contributions to the local area by being such positive and friendly members of the community.

The Carlows had managed to inspire those around them by simply smiling and waving from their porch.

Ted’s passing came as a shock to the community, and people had remarked on social media that they were grieving his loss.

One person in particular remarked, “RIP Ted, you endeared yourself not just to Kenmore residents but to all those who travelled Moggill Rd! My daughters have very fond memories of seeing you and Nola on your verandah!”

Another had mentioned that the Carlows had become a part of their daily rituals, keeping an eye out for them on their way home for years. “Every afternoon on my bus ride home from school I would look left. I feel like I’ve watched you both grow while I’ve grown myself. I’m 42 now and I’ve continued to look out for you both daily on my trips back home to Brookfield.”

Ted’s funeral was held on the 21st of April 2021 at Centenary Memorial Gardens, where his family and friends celebrated his decorated life. He was not only a beloved father, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather to his family, but he was also a valued member of the Kenmore community.

Kenmore Anzac March and Bellbowrie Dawn Service Cancelled This Year

In order to follow COVID-19 safety procedures and protocols as of April 2021, Kenmore Moggill RSL has decided not to proceed with the Anzac Day Dawn Service at Bellbowrie, along with the Anzac March in Kenmore.

Despite the cancellation, Kenmore residents will still be able to take part in a replacement Anzac Day service at the Brookfield Showgrounds at 10:00 a.m. on the 25th of April 2021, just ahead of the annual Shell Green cricket game between the Army 11 and the Mayors Brookfield 11. Seating will be limited to VIPs and elderly veterans only.

Brookfield will be front and centre for ANZAC Day commemorations in the western suburbs later this month. A service will…
Posted by Cr Greg Adermann on Friday, April 9, 2021

To make up for the cancellations, Kenmore Moggill RSL is inviting the community to celebrate and conduct their own commemorations at their respective streets and local driveways instead, much like what everyone did during the 2020 lockdown celebration.

For more information on the Kenmore Moggill RSL, who hosts Anzac Day memorial services annually, visit their website. Follow their Facebook page for the latest updates and announcements.

A Life Well Lived: Joan Davey Now a Centenarian

After living an accomplished and eventful life as a professional musician, racehorse owner, socialite, and mother, Brookfield resident Joan Davey celebrated her 100th birthday in March 2021 at the Carinity Brookfield Green aged care community.

Joan Davey joined the Carinity 100 Club on Wednesday, the 24th of March 2021, making her the second member this year to do so. Fellow resident Winifred Tazey also celebrated her centennial birthday earlier in January 2021.

In her youth, Joan’s fascination with music pushed her towards a career as a pianist before getting married to Robert, her childhood sweetheart. The couple eventually had children and set their sights on establishing a home for themselves in Adelaide, where they formed a successful electrical business and partook in horse racing.

Joan and Robert eventually divorced, and in the early 1960s, she remarried. Norman, her new husband, brought her abroad as he worked in numerous countries in Asia such as Singapore and the Philippines. Joan established a charity for underprivileged children in Manila, aiming to provide kids with a steady means of vital nutrition.

During the ‘70s, Jean and Norman returned to Australia, settling in Sydney, where they stayed until Norman’s untimely and sudden death. During her time in New South Wales, she worked as a volunteer for the Royal South Sydney Hospital before becoming their chief fundraising officer.

Following Norman’s passing, she decided to return to Queensland to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren. At the age of 80, she met Daniel, with whom she spent 14 years with until his eventual passing. The two spent his last four years in the Carinity Brookfield Green aged care community.

Joan, a hundred years old, is a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother with over 18 descendants to succeed her. Even after Daniel’s passing, she has opted to remain in Carinity Brookfield Green and still lives under their care to this day.