Suburb Intelligence Report
Kedron 4031
Inner-northern — 8km from CBD · Brisbane City Council (Marchant Ward) · Established residential suburb with post-war housing stock
At a glance
Kedron textbook inner-north Brisbane — leafy, family-focused, and sitting just 8km from the CBD with a median house price that’s jumped 90% in five years. The big draw here is Kedron State High School, consistently ranked among Queensland’s top public schools, which has parents falling over themselves to get into the catchment. You’ve got Westfield Chermside three minutes up the road (Queensland’s biggest shopping centre), the Kedron Brook bikeway for a car-free commute, and a proper village feel along Kedron Park Road with cafes and the Kedron-Wavell RSL. It’s the kind of suburb where knockdown-rebuilds are taking over the old post-war homes, pushing values up fast.
Crime is 35% lower than QLD average (break-ins vs QLD) and violent crime is 25% lower than QLD average. Population of 5,695 (2021), growing +8.2% since 2016.
Infrastructure Map
Interactive map — drag, zoom, and click markers. OpenStreetMap tiles (free, no API key needed).
People & Demographics
Kedron has a median age of 35 and 62%. Population +8.2% since 2016. Projected: Projected ~7,000–9,000 by 2036 (moderate infill).
Education
NAPLAN context below. For detailed school-level NAPLAN scores and trend data, visit MySchool (myschool.edu.au).
These top-rated schools are a short drive from Kedron.
Walkability & Amenities
- 8 parks including Marchant Park, Kedron Brook, Bushnell Park, Thomas Park
- 1 per 712 across playgrounds, sports fields, bushland reserves
- Westfield Chermside — 3 min drive (QLD's largest centre)
- Kedron Village — cafes, dining, medical centre
- Kedron Park Road retail strip
Transport
No train station within the suburb — bus services provide public transport connections.
- ~15 min by car / ~30 min by bus
- ~15 min via Gympie Rd
- Bus routes: 325, 326, 333, 335, 337, 340, 350, 353, 370
- Brisbane City, Chermside, Toombul, Brookside, Aspley
Property — Houses
Property — Units
Rental Market
🏠 House rental
🏢 Unit rental
Safety & Crime Intelligence
Crime score: 20/100 severity rank (0 = no crime) — significantly safer than QLD & national benchmarks across most categories.
Break-ins −5% (2020–24) · Vehicle theft −14% (2020–24) · Violent −4.5% (2020–24)
Chance of violent crime victimisation: 1 in 195 (vs QLD 1 in 123, AU 1 in 89)
Flood & Environmental Risk
Low overall — minor overland flow near Kedron Brook. Low (urban suburb, fully developed). Always verify your specific property:
- Check Brisbane City Council Flood Awareness Map
- Limited flood overlay near Kedron Brook corridor
- Insurance: check with provider — flood premiums vary by specific lot
Development & Infrastructure Pipeline
Kedron has active development projects shaping the suburb's future.
- Kedron State High School — one of Brisbane's top public schools
- Kedron Brook bikeway — direct 6km cycle path to CBD
- Westfield Chermside — QLD's largest shopping centre
- Gympie Road arterial — direct CBD connection
Investor Summary
Recent Sales
Updated: May 2026 · Public property records + market estimates- Investor profile: Top school catchment + proximity to Chermside = strong capital growth
- Demand indicator: Low vacancy, high competition for properties in Kedron SHS catchment
- Gentrification risk: High — knockdown-rebuild wave well underway, significant upside remaining
- Subdivision potential: Limited — mostly standard residential blocks, but larger lots offer dual-living potential
Want to buy or sell in Kedron?
Beverley knows Kedroninside out. Get an honest assessment of your property's potential.
Request an appraisal