Suburb Profiles
Sherwood (4069)
Owner-Occupier Appeal
Kenmore Hills is a quiet, leafy suburb tucked behind Kenmore and Chapel Hill. It’s the kind of place people move to when they want space, privacy, and greenery without heading all the way out to the semi-rural fringe. Most homes are large brick houses on generous blocks, often with bushland outlooks or elevated views.
There’s not much in the way of cafés or shopping within the suburb itself - locals head down to Kenmore Village or Indooroopilly for that - but that’s part of the trade-off. You get peace and quiet, and most residents are happy with that.
Investor Appeal
Kenmore Hills isn’t a typical investor suburb. The housing stock mainly appeals to owner-occupiers, and turnover is low. Yields are moderate at best, but tenant quality is generally strong - long-term renters, families, and professionals looking for a more spacious lifestyle.
Capital growth tends to mirror Kenmore’s performance, though the larger blocks can make entry prices higher. Investors here usually play the long game, banking on land value and steady demand from families wanting to stay in the western suburbs.
Key Suburb Features
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Demographics
Kenmore Hills attracts established families, professionals, and retirees. It’s a settled, affluent area with a strong owner-occupier base and a slower pace of life than inner-city suburbs. You’ll see plenty of mature gardens, walking tracks, and kids riding bikes on quiet cul-de-sacs - it’s a true family suburb.
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Distance to City
Kenmore Hills sits about 13 km south-west of the Brisbane CBD. There’s no train station, but buses connect to Indooroopilly and the city, with a typical peak-hour commute of around 40–50 minutes. Driving takes about 30 minutes off-peak, though the Centenary Motorway can slow right down in traffic.
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Suburb Projects & Growth Potential
There aren’t many major developments happening in Kenmore Hills - and that’s exactly how locals like it. It’s zoned for low-density residential, which limits new supply and helps protect the suburb’s leafy, semi-rural character.
Growth here is steady and underpinned by demand for land and family homes. The western corridor continues to benefit from upgrades to nearby roads and schools, but Kenmore Hills itself will likely remain a low-turnover, tightly held market.
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Flood Risk
Flood risk is low across most of Kenmore Hills thanks to its elevation. There are a few minor drainage issues in some lower pockets, but nothing compared to suburbs closer to the river.
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Best Buy in the Suburb
House: Large brick homes or architect-designed properties on elevated, quiet streets.
Townhouse/Unit: Very limited options - it’s a detached housing market through and through.
Kenmore Hills feels more like acreage suburbia than typical Brisbane. It’s green, calm, and family-driven - perfect if you want space but still need to get to the city a few times a week. I don’t see it ever being a “hot” suburb for investors, but it’s a reliable one for long-term value and lifestyle.
The only real drawback is the commute - traffic into the city can test your patience - but that’s the price of the peace and quiet. For owner-occupiers, especially families wanting room to breathe, Kenmore Hills is hard to fault.
