Mount Kuring-Gai, NSW 2080 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Mount Kuring-Gai is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2080, home to 1,766 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Hornsby local government area and roughly 24 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,766
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $2,428 /week
- Median personal income
- $961 /week
- Median family income
- $2,643 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Hornsby
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Berowra
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $568 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,648
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Mount Kuring-gai Public School
- Gibberagong Environmental Education Centre
- Mount Colah Public School
- Ku-ring-gai High School
- Asquith Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 8 bus stops
- Mount Kuring-Gai Public School, Leeming St
- Mount Kuring-gai Station, Platform 1
- Mount Kuring-gai Station, Pacific Hwy
- Mount Kuring-gai Station, Platform 2
- Pacific Hwy Before Glenview Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 9 parks and reserves
- 1 supermarket
- 6 playgrounds
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), 23.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 43.2% of the 989 resolvable premises in Mount Kuring-Gai. 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: 43.2%
- Fibre to the Curb: 27.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 29.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 37 across postcode 2080 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 21% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 11 theft, 9 violent offences, 7 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mount Kuring-Gai?
Mount Kuring-Gai (NSW 2080) had 1,766 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Hornsby local government area.
What is the median rent in Mount Kuring-Gai?
The median advertised rent in Mount Kuring-Gai is $568/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Mount Kuring-Gai?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Mount Kuring-Gai covering government sectors. Nearest include: Mount Kuring-gai Public School (0.7 km), Gibberagong Environmental Education Centre (1.4 km), Mount Colah Public School (3.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Mount Kuring-Gai?
Mount Kuring-Gai is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (43.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Mount Kuring-Gai?
Across postcode 2080, 37 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (11), violent (9), drug offences (7). 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 Mount Kuring-Gai?
In Mount Kuring-Gai, 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 (23.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Mount Kuring-Gai?
10 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Mount Kuring-Gai centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. 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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