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Where the street meets the sea, Kennedy Esp has long served as Scarborough’s coastal promenade—a ribbon of bitumen and beachfront that anchors the suburb to Moreton Bay. As an esplanade, this street does more than simply connect residential zones; it provides one of the leisure and access fronts to the bay, offering residents and visitors alike quick access to beach and foreshore amenities. The street thus anchors the suburban grid to the water’s edge, defining the character of the area as much through its function as through its address.
The properties along Kennedy Esplanade reflect this privileged positioning. With uninterrupted views to Moreton Island and the gentle lap of the bay at their doorstep, homes here have always commanded attention—and premium prices. The esplanade’s proximity to the water has made it a destination for those seeking the quintessential seaside lifestyle, whilst its role as a foreshore promenade ensures it remains a thoroughfare for walkers, cyclists, and families drawn to the shore.
Over the decades, Kennedy Esplanade has witnessed Scarborough’s transformation from holiday retreat to established residential suburb. The street name itself—typical of esplanades—evokes its purpose: a place for leisure, for strolling, for connecting community to coast. And whilst the suburb around it has matured, with residential streets behind it forming a quiet hinterland, Kennedy Esplanade remains the front door to the bay.
Kennedy Esp, Scarborough Residents
NUMBER OF PROPERTIES: 12 houses, 2 others
% OF OWNER OCCUPIERS ON STREET: 85%
AVERAGE TIME FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS: 13 years and 3 months
% OF PEOPLE 10+ YEARS: 25%
Kennedy Esp, Scarborough – As It Looked in 1936
SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON KENNEDY ESP FROM YESTERYEAR
| Property Address | Sale Price | Sale Date |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Kennedy Esp, Scarborough | $3,000,000 | Jul 2019 |
| 1 Kennedy Esp, Scarborough | $300,000 | Sept 1991 |
| 3 Kennedy Esp, Scarborough | $235,000 | May 1991 |
SUBURB PROFILE
The median price of a 2 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2025 was $800,000
The median price of a 2 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2021 was $500,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 2 BEDROOM HOUSE IN SCARBOROUGH SINCE 2021: $300,000
The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2025 was $960,000
The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2021 was $600,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 3 BEDROOM HOUSE IN SCARBOROUGH SINCE 2021: $360,000
The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2025 was $1,239,000
The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2021 was $775,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 4 BEDROOM HOUSE IN SCARBOROUGH SINCE 2021: $464,000
The median price of a 5 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2025 was $1,593,000
The median price of a 5 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2021 was $875,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 5 BEDROOM HOUSE IN SCARBOROUGH SINCE 2021: $718,000
The median price of a 2 Bedroom Unit in Scarborough in 2025 was $655,000
The median price of a 2 Bedroom Unit in Scarborough in 2021 was $435,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 2 BEDROOM UNIT IN SCARBOROUGH SINCE 2021: $220,000
The median price of a 3 Bedroom Unit in Scarborough in 2025 was $1,040,000
The median price of a 3 Bedroom Unit in Scarborough in 2021 was $599,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 3 BEDROOM UNIT IN SCARBOROUGH SINCE 2021: $441,000
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Published 15-October-2025
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