Kentucky, NSW 2354 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Kentucky is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2354, home to 179 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Upper Hunter local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 307 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 179
- Median age
- 52 years
- Median household income
- $1,531 /week
- Median personal income
- $667 /week
- Median family income
- $1,666 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Uralla
- Statistical region (SA4)
- New England and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $120 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,629
- Rent share of household income
- 8%
Schools
- Kentucky Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 9 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 10 bus stops
- Kentucky Public School, Noalimba Av
- 19 Eastern Av
- Eastern Av Opp Haynes Lane
- Eastern Av At Haynes Lane
- Kentucky Rd Opp Noalimba Av
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 2 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (33.1°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 660 mm
- Reference station: Tamworth Airport AWS, 88.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 81.8% of the 44 resolvable premises in Kentucky. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fixed Wireless: 18.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 81.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 151 across postcode 2354 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 29% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 59 violent offences, 26 other offences, 22 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kentucky?
Kentucky (NSW 2354) had 179 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the Uralla local government area.
What is the median rent in Kentucky?
The median advertised rent in Kentucky is $120/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Kentucky?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Kentucky covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kentucky Public School (0.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Kentucky?
Kentucky is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (81.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Kentucky?
Across postcode 2354, 151 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (59), other (26), theft (22). 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 Kentucky?
In Kentucky, mean daily temperatures range from 9.9°C to 25°C and annual rainfall is 660 mm measured at the Tamworth Airport AWS weather station (88.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Kentucky?
10 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Kentucky centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 9 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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