Kenthurst, NSW 2156 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Kenthurst is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2156, home to 5,313 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Hornsby local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 32 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,313
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $3,061 /week
- Median personal income
- $942 /week
- Median family income
- $3,024 /week
- Average household size
- 3.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- The Hills Shire
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mitchell
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $550 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,280
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Annangrove Public School
- Kenthurst Public School
- Middle Dural Public School
- Hillside Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 30 bus stops
- Porters Rd Before Marieba Rd
- Porters Rd After Marieba Rd
- 81 Porters Rd
- 101 Porters Rd
- Binalong Rd At Orana Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 31.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 48.1% of the 1,834 resolvable premises in Kenthurst. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 48.1%
- Fibre to the Curb: 25.2%
- Fixed Wireless: 24.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 199 across postcode 2156 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 16% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 57 violent offences, 44 theft, 38 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kenthurst?
Kenthurst (NSW 2156) had 5,313 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the The Hills Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in Kenthurst?
The median advertised rent in Kenthurst is $550/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Kenthurst?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Kenthurst covering government sectors. Nearest include: Annangrove Public School (3.4 km), Kenthurst Public School (3.6 km), Middle Dural Public School (4.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Kenthurst?
Kenthurst is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (48.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Kenthurst?
Across postcode 2156, 199 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (57), theft (44), property damage (38). 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 Kenthurst?
In Kenthurst, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (31.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Kenthurst?
30 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Kenthurst centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 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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