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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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.
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
$620,000
$171,360
121
Median age: 49
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For investors
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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 20261.68%
Based on $620,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20266.07%
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 202667%
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.
2
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
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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
Uralla Central School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's Primary School
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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.
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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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