Kentlyn, NSW 2560 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Kentlyn is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2560, home to 726 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Wollongong local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 54 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 726
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $2,066 /week
- Median personal income
- $733 /week
- Median family income
- $2,125 /week
- Average household size
- 3.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Campbelltown (NSW)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer South West
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macarthur
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,665
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Kentlyn Public School
- Leumeah High School
- Ruse Public School
- Leumeah Public School
- Campbellfield Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 7 bus stops
- 186 Georges River Rd
- Georges River Rd Opp Boronia Rd
- Georges River Rd At Boronia Rd
- Georges River Rd After Riverview Rd
- 206 Georges River Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 parks and reserves
- 2 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), 24.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 98.6% of the 291 resolvable premises in Kentlyn. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 1.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 98.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 6,031 across postcode 2560 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,882 violent offences, 1,509 theft, 696 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kentlyn?
Kentlyn (NSW 2560) had 726 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Campbelltown (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in Kentlyn?
The median advertised rent in Kentlyn is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Kentlyn?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Kentlyn covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kentlyn Public School (1.9 km), Leumeah High School (2.1 km), Ruse Public School (2.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Kentlyn?
Kentlyn is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (98.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Kentlyn?
Across postcode 2560, 6,031 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,882), theft (1,509), property damage (696). 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 Kentlyn?
In Kentlyn, 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 (24.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Kentlyn?
7 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Kentlyn 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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