Kearns, NSW 2558 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Kearns is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2558, home to 2,693 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Campbelltown (NSW) local government area and roughly 42 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,693
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $2,147 /week
- Median personal income
- $908 /week
- Median family income
- $2,312 /week
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Campbelltown (NSW)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer South West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macarthur
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $420 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,037
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Eagle Vale Sports High School
- Eschol Park Public School
- Kearns Public School
- Claymore Public School
- Blairmount Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 58 bus stops
- Hardy St At Eagle Vale Dr
- Malachite Rd At Eagle Vale Dr
- Epping Forest Dr Opp Vale Brooke Reserve
- Vale Brook Reserve, Epping Forest Dr
- Emerald Dr Opp Serpentine Pl
Lifestyle & amenities
- 33 parks and reserves
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 39.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 99.9% of the 929 resolvable premises in Kearns. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 0.1%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 99.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 301 across postcode 2558 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 14% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 97 violent offences, 60 theft, 36 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kearns?
Kearns (NSW 2558) had 2,693 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Campbelltown (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in Kearns?
The median advertised rent in Kearns is $420/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Kearns?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Kearns covering government sectors. Nearest include: Eagle Vale Sports High School (1 km), Eschol Park Public School (1.1 km), Kearns Public School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Kearns?
Kearns is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (99.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Kearns?
Across postcode 2558, 301 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (97), theft (60), vehicle theft (36). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Kearns?
In Kearns, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (39.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Kearns?
58 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Kearns centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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