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Kedron Suburb Profile and Insights

Report Date: October 2026

Postcode: 4031 (Queensland)

Kedron is an established inner-northern Brisbane suburb with a diverse detached-house market shaped by traditional character streets, extensive post-war development, major schools, the Gympie Road transport corridor and the parklands of Kedron Brook. Housing ranges from Queenslanders and interwar timber homes through post-war weatherboard and brick residences to extensively renovated houses, contemporary rebuilds, townhouses and selected apartment development. Traditional 405-square-metre sites occur in some older pockets, while the approximately 607-square-metre allotment is particularly prominent through many of Kedron’s post-war streets and remains an important part of the suburb’s property character.

The Avenues form one of Kedron’s most distinctive residential areas. Streets including Seventh Avenue, Eighth Avenue, Tenth Avenue, Eleventh Avenue and neighbouring roads contain a combination of pre-war timber houses and post-war homes, with several streets retaining a strong traditional building character. Queenslanders and interwar houses can occupy compact 405-square-metre sites or larger 607-square-metre holdings, while later post-war homes are especially common on the larger format. Renovation, raising, extension and complete replacement have introduced substantial modern family houses without removing the underlying pattern of mature trees, detached housing and comparatively quiet local streets.

Central and northern Kedron contain a broader post-war residential landscape. Streets around Kedron State School, Leckie Road, Kitchener Road, Turner Road and the western side of Gympie Road include large numbers of detached homes built through the middle decades of the twentieth century, particularly on sites around 600 to 650 square metres. Original two and three-bedroom houses remain, but many have been extended or replaced with larger contemporary dwellings. Side access, rear gardens, pools, detached sheds and additional garaging remain practical on suitable larger blocks, distinguishing these holdings from more intensively developed sites closer to major transport corridors.

The eastern and south-eastern side has a stronger relationship with Kedron Brook. Residential streets approach a broad corridor of creek, playing fields, recreation land and the Kedron Brook Bikeway, creating green outlooks and direct walking or cycling access from suitable properties. The Avenues near Mercer Park and the streets around Kedron State High School are particularly closely connected with this open-space system. Lower land near the brook has a different flood and drainage setting from elevated streets only a short distance away, so current Council mapping is more useful than applying one environmental description across the whole suburb.

Gympie Road creates the largest internal contrast. It is one of Brisbane’s principal northern transport corridors and carries buses, substantial road traffic and a long sequence of retail, vehicle, medical, hospitality, service and commercial uses. Housing immediately on or close to the corridor therefore has a more urban and transport-oriented setting than the quieter detached-house streets behind it. Townhouse, unit and other infill development is more evident around accessible corridor locations, while large portions of the interior remain low-rise residential neighbourhoods.

Kedron also has a particularly substantial education presence. Kedron State School provides government primary education and Kedron State High School provides government secondary education within the suburb. St Anthony’s School, Padua College and Mount Alvernia College form a large Catholic education cluster around the Turner Road, Somerset Road and Cremorne Road area. These campuses occupy significant land and create distinctive weekday movement patterns through the surrounding residential streets.

Bradbury Park is the principal large park in northern Kedron and includes a major playscape, scooter facilities, exercise equipment, basketball and dog recreation. Kedron Brook provides the larger linear outdoor network to the south and east, with playing fields, creek-side parkland and the Kedron Brook Bikeway connecting the suburb toward Mitchelton in one direction and Brisbane’s north-eastern suburbs in the other. These green spaces give different residential pockets either immediate neighbourhood park access or direct connections into a much larger recreation corridor.

Kedron has no passenger railway station within its boundary, so buses are the principal public transport mode. The Northern Busway terminates immediately south around the Kedron Brook station area in neighbouring Lutwyche, while frequent bus movement follows Gympie Road and connecting corridors. Wooloowin station provides nearby rail access from the eastern and south-eastern side. Major road connections include Gympie Road, Stafford Road, Kitchener Road and the Airport Link network, giving Kedron strong access toward the CBD, Chermside, Brisbane Airport and surrounding northern suburbs.

Everyday shopping is distributed around Kedron rather than concentrated into one large internal centre. Businesses along Gympie Road provide local food, services and specialist retail, while Market Central Lutwyche, Stafford City and Westfield Chermside provide three different levels of nearby supermarket and major retail shopping. The Prince Charles Hospital in Chermside and the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in Herston are both readily accessible, strengthening Kedron’s position between two of Brisbane’s major health and employment precincts.

Property comparisons in Kedron therefore need to distinguish between several markets within the suburb. A pre-war Queenslander in a character section of the Avenues, an original post-war house on approximately 607 square metres, a substantially renovated family home, a new two-storey replacement dwelling, a townhouse near Gympie Road and a home beside Kedron Brook can differ materially in land, architecture, transport exposure, walkability, outlook and planning context. Kedron remains predominantly a detached-house suburb, but the differences between its traditional streets, post-war neighbourhoods, creek-side edge and arterial corridor are substantial enough that the individual pocket is central to understanding a property.

Kedron has 7 parks. The predominant age group is 30-34 years.

The area of Kedron is 4.0 square kilometres. It has a population of approximately 9,907 people.

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Summary

Suburb Area4.0 km²
Predominant Age Group30-34 years

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Housing Tenure Breakdown
Owned outright
18.75% (750)
Owned with mortgage
35.70% (1,428)
Rented
42.85% (1,714)
Other / not stated
2.70% (108)
Tenure breakdown (percent and count)
TenurePercentCount
Owned outright18.75%750
Owned with mortgage35.70%1,428
Rented42.85%1,714
Other / not stated2.70%108
Total dwellings100.00%4,000

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Dwelling Structure Breakdown
Detached Houses
59.90% (2,395)
Townhouses and Terrace Homes
10.06% (402)
Apartments and Units
30.04% (1,201)

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Lending Considerations

Estimated Lending SensitivityPossible - Tighter Lending Conditions May Apply

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Suburb Features

Parks7
Suburb TypeUrban
Suburb Position/TrajectoryEstablished Residential
Lifestyle CategoryFamily Suburban
Market MaturityEstablished

 

Local Schools Near Kedron

Schools within:

Combined Primary & Secondary
Padua College (Kedron)
Clayfield College (Clayfield)

Primary Schools
Kedron State School
St Anthony's School (Kedron)
Somerset Hills State School
Our Lady of the Angels' School (Wavell Heights)
Wavell Heights State School
Stafford State School
Wooloowin State School
Queen of Apostles Primary School (Thuruna St - Stafford)
Craigslea State School
Stafford Heights State School
Holy Cross School (Wooloowin)
St Joseph's School (Nundah)
Eagle Junction State School
Nundah State School

Secondary Schools
Mount Alvernia College (Kedron)
Wavell State High School
Kedron State High School
Craigslea State High School
Mary MacKillop College (Nundah)

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School Information: Copyright © State of Queensland (Department of Education) 2026. School information is provided for general reference only. Parents and carers should confirm enrolment eligibility, catchment areas, and enrolment requirements directly with the relevant school or education authority, as policies and boundaries may change.

 

Notable Kedron Streets

Gympie Road
Major northside movement, commercial frontage and bus access give this road a defining role in Kedron. It connects the suburb toward Lutwyche, Chermside, Stafford and the city side of Brisbane, while supporting shops, offices, medical services and redevelopment interest along the corridor. The road is busy and traffic-oriented, but its visibility and access make it central to Kedron's convenience and long-term urban role.

Kitchener Road
Park access, established homes and proximity to Bradbury Park give this road a strong family and recreation role in Kedron. It links residential streets with one of the suburb's best-known open-space areas, including play facilities, dog exercise space and community recreation. The road is notable because it shows Kedron's softer residential side, where leafy streets and park access balance the heavier activity of Gympie Road.

Leckie Road
Primary school access gives this road one of Kedron's clearest family anchors. It is closely associated with Kedron State School and carries weekday movement from students, parents, staff and nearby residents. The street's appeal is practical and neighbourhood-based, with education access, established homes and proximity to local parks and shops all contributing to its value.

Park Road
Secondary school access and a central education role make this road important within Kedron. It is associated with Kedron State High School, giving the surrounding area strong relevance for families, students and staff. The street also benefits from proximity to Gympie Road, bus services and established residential pockets, making it a useful address for households that want education access within a well-connected northside suburb.

Kedron Park Road
Local identity, residential access and movement around the Kedron Park side of the suburb give this road a recognisable place in the local street network. It sits near established homes, transport routes and older northside community infrastructure, making it relevant to residents who value access without being directly on Gympie Road. The street is notable for its mix of neighbourhood function and historic local association.

Stafford Road
Cross-suburban access and connection toward Stafford, Gordon Park and Everton Park give this road a practical role along Kedron's southern side. It is busier than the quieter residential streets, but it helps residents reach shopping, schools, parks, employment areas and major northside routes. Nearby properties are usually valued for access and convenience, while side streets can offer a calmer setting close to the same connections.

 

 

Disclaimer: This data was current as of October 2026. Some information is based on data from the last Australian Census and may not reflect more recent demographic or economic changes. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, but we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or reliability. The data is presented for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. We are not liable for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from its use. Users should verify details with relevant sources and seek professional advice where appropriate for the most accurate and up-to-date guidance.

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