Kentlyn at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
726
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Kentlyn.
The postcode for Kentlyn is 2560 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Kentlyn (2560) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Kentlyn has roughly 726 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.
Kentlyn scores 0/100 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 11 government primary, 4 government secondary, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kentlyn's population at 726, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
726
Median age
43
Family households
78%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
726
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
39
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.
0
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 Kentlyn.
Local schools for Kentlyn
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Government School Catchment
Leumeah High School
Kentlyn Public School
Campbellfield 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 Kentlyn.
- What is the Kentlyn postcode?
- Kentlyn is in the 2560 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Kentlyn?
- Kentlyn is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2560. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kentlyn?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Kentlyn?
- There are 20 schools serving Kentlyn on this page, including Zahra Grammar School, Leumeah High School, Kentlyn Public School.
- How walkable is Kentlyn?
- Kentlyn has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Kentlyn?
- Kentlyn is close to Minto Heights, Minto Dc, Minto, Ruse, Leumeah.
- What is the population of Kentlyn?
- The population of Kentlyn is approximately 726 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
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