In a city where many residents move every few years, Kenmore Hills is different. Homeowners here stay for 21 years, on average, making it Brisbane’s most tightly held suburb. The appeal lies in its blend of space, greenery, and proximity to the city, offering a lifestyle that is increasingly hard to find within 15 kilometres of the CBD.
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Kenmore Hills is known for its generous block sizes and many homes sitting on even larger parcels of land. Quarter-acre blocks, now scarce in many inner and middle-ring suburbs, are still a feature here. This space, combined with leafy surrounds, has helped the suburb retain a semi-rural feel while remaining connected to urban conveniences.
Median House Price: $1.35M
The suburb’s desirability is reflected in its property values. The current median house price sits at $1.35 million, placing it among Brisbane’s pricier middle-ring suburbs. Kenmore Hills also ranks in the top five suburbs closest to the city with the largest average block sizes, a rare combination of land and location.
Part of the suburb’s long-term appeal comes from its stability. After a wave of development in the 1980s, the overall character of Kenmore Hills has changed little. Unlike many other parts of Brisbane where older homes are frequently being knocked down for new builds, the suburb has largely retained its original streetscapes. Big blocks and established houses continue to define the area, accommodating growing families without the churn seen elsewhere.
Nearby areas such as Chapel Hill and Fig Tree Pocket share similar greenery and family-friendly appeal, while Brookfield offers a more acreage-focused lifestyle. But Kenmore Hills occupies a unique middle ground, where residents can enjoy privacy and bushland surrounds without giving up access to shopping centres, schools, and transport links.
Locals say this balance is what makes the area so enduring. One resident described it as “the best of both worlds,” with established native trees, room for children and pets to play, and enough distance between neighbours to feel a sense of space, all while being only a short drive to major shopping hubs and services.
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With large blocks becoming scarcer across Brisbane, and demand for family-friendly suburbs growing, Kenmore Hills looks set to remain one of the city’s most tightly held addresses well into the future.
Published 28-August-2025