Upper Hunter Shire Council

Kentucky South

NSW2354

Kentucky South at a glance

Median house

$620,000

Median unit

$171,360

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

121

Median age 49

The brief

What to know about Kentucky South.

The postcode for Kentucky South is 2354 (NSW).

The median house price in Kentucky South is $620,000.

Kentucky South (2354) sits in the Upper Hunter region of NSW. The median house here is $620,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M.

Kentucky South has roughly 121 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Kentucky South 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.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Kentucky South's population at 121, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (50% family, 28% lone person).

Population

121

Median age

49

Family households

50%

Lone person

28%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Houses change hands at $620,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $171,360, roughly 72% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $124,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Kentucky South on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$620,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $171,360.

Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$200/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$200/wk

Owner occupied

67%

Renter occupied

7%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026

$620,000

Median Unit PriceSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026

$171,360

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

121

Median age: 49

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.68% (median rent $200/wk against a $620,000 price tag). Units yield 6.07% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (7%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026

1.68%

Based on $620,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026

6.07%

Based on $171,360 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

67%

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026

Lower = higher buyer demand

Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

2

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft1 (50.0%)
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1 (50.0%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Kentucky South.

Local schools for Kentucky South

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Kentucky Public School

K-6CoEdGovernment
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Uralla Central School

K-12CoEdGovernment
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Non-Government Schools

St Joseph's Primary School

K-6CoEdCatholic
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Frequently asked

About Kentucky South.

What is the median house price in Kentucky South?
The median house price in Kentucky South, NSW 2354 is $620,000. The median unit price is $171,360.
What is the Kentucky South postcode?
Kentucky South is in the 2354 postcode, in NSW, in the Upper Hunter Shire Council region.
Where is Kentucky South?
Kentucky South is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2354, in the Upper Hunter Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Kentucky South?
The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $200.
What schools are in Kentucky South?
There are 3 schools serving Kentucky South on this page, including Kentucky Public School, Uralla Central School, St Joseph's Primary School.
How walkable is Kentucky South?
Kentucky South has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Kentucky South?
Kentucky South is close to Kentucky, Wollun, Walcha Road, Salisbury Plains, Woolbrook.
What is the population of Kentucky South?
The population of Kentucky South is approximately 121 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.

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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