Kenthurst at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
5,313
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Kenthurst.
The postcode for Kenthurst is 2156 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Kenthurst (2156) sits in the Hornsby region of NSW.
Kenthurst has roughly 5,313 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Kenthurst scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 7 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kenthurst's population at 5,313, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 11% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,313
Median age
44
Family households
88%
Lone person
11%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$550/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
5,313
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
130
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Kenthurst.
Local schools for Kenthurst
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Government School Catchment
Kenthurst Public School
Dural Public School
Middle Dural Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Kenthurst.
- What is the Kenthurst postcode?
- Kenthurst is in the 2156 postcode, in NSW, in the Hornsby Shire Council region.
- Where is Kenthurst?
- Kenthurst is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2156. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Hornsby Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kenthurst?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $550.
- What schools are in Kenthurst?
- There are 20 schools serving Kenthurst on this page, including Kenthurst Public School, St Madeleine's Primary School, Marian Catholic College.
- How walkable is Kenthurst?
- Kenthurst has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Kenthurst?
- Kenthurst is close to Dural Dc, Dural, Round Corner, Middle Dural, Glenhaven.
- What is the population of Kenthurst?
- The population of Kenthurst is approximately 5,313 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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