Upper Kedron, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Upper Kedron Brisbane, Queensland
Upper Kedron Cedar Creek hall
Upper Kedron Location in Queensland
Population	5,800 (2021 census)
• Density	667/km2 (1,730/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4055
Area	8.7 km2 (3.4 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	16.9 km (11 mi) NW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Brisbane (The Gap Ward)
State electorate(s)	Ferny Grove
Federal Division(s)	Ryan
Suburbs around Upper Kedron: Camp Mountain Ferny Hills Ferny Grove Enoggera Reservoir Upper Kedron Keperra Enoggera Reservoir Enoggera Reservoir The Gap

Upper Kedron is a suburb located in the north-west part of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is part of the City of Brisbane. In 2021, about 5,800 people called Upper Kedron home.

Exploring Upper Kedron

Upper Kedron is about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) north-west of the center of Brisbane. It is a residential area found right next to the beautiful Brisbane Forest Park.

This suburb is where two small streams, Kedron Creek and Cedar Creek, begin. These streams later join to form Kedron Brook. Even though their names are similar, Upper Kedron and Kedron are actually quite far apart, about 15.3 kilometers (9.5 miles).

A Look Back in Time

Upper Kedron has a history that goes back many years.

• The Upper Kedron Hall first opened its doors on Cedar Creek Road in 1890. This hall has been a community gathering place for a long time.
• The Cedar Creek Cemetery started in 1898 on Cemetery Road.

In 2014, a company bought a large piece of land in Upper Kedron. This land was about 228 hectares (563 acres). They planned to build a new community with about 900 homes there.

Who Lives in Upper Kedron?

The number of people living in Upper Kedron has grown over the years.

• In 2011, there were 3,432 people living here. Most people (81.3%) were born in Australia.
• By 2016, the population had increased to 4,180 people.
• In 2021, the population reached 5,800 people.

New Developments

A large development project is planned for Upper Kedron. This project aims to build new homes on a 227-hectare (561-acre) piece of land. The plan includes creating up to 980 individual lots for houses over ten years.

This development will also include 91 hectares (225 acres) of open space for people to enjoy. The project is designed to fit in with the natural landscape, offering different types of homes.

Learning in Upper Kedron

There are no schools located directly within Upper Kedron. Students living in the area usually attend primary and secondary schools in the nearby suburb of Ferny Grove.