Kurnell at a glance
Median house
$1,810,000
+5.1% over 12 months
Median unit
$411,840
Weekly rent
$940
Houses
Gross yield
2.7%
Houses, on the median
Population
2,528
Median age 38
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 28 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2231), December 2025 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,810,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (28 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $411,840, roughly 77% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+5.1%).
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $362,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +5.1%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
House prices in Kurnell.
Median house price
$1,810,000
+5.1% over the past year. Median unit price $411,840.
Median of 28 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$940/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
–
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
$1,810,000
+5.1% annual growth
$411,840
2,528
Median age: 38
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at +5.1%/yr
2021
$1.4M
5-year change
+28%
2026
$1.8M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Kurnell.
Kurnell's median house price is $1,810,000 (median of 28 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2231 (NSW), Sutherland Shire Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Kurnell (2231) sits in the Sutherland region of NSW. The median house here is $1,810,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +5.1% over the past year, ahead of the NSW average (3%).
Kurnell has roughly 2,528 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly 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.
Kurnell scores 4/100 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 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kurnell's population at 2,528, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,528
Median age
38
Family households
82%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.70% (median rent $940/wk against a $1,810,000 price tag). Renter share is modest (16%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +5.1% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20262.70%
Based on $1,810,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Based on $411,840 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+5.1%
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 202681%
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.
82
total offences in 2026
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 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
55
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kurnell.
Local schools for Kurnell
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Kurnell Public School
Kamay Botany Bay Environmental Education Centre
Cronulla High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Kurnell.
- What is the median house price in Kurnell?
- The median house price in Kurnell, NSW 2231 is $1,810,000 (median of 28 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $411,840. Annual growth is +5.1%.
- How much is my house worth in Kurnell?
- A useful starting point is the Kurnell median house price of $1,810,000 (units $411,840). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Kurnell a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Kurnell is 2.7%: the median weekly house rent is $940 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2231), December 2025) against the median house price of $1,810,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 5.1% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Kurnell is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Kurnell postcode?
- Kurnell is in the 2231 postcode, in NSW, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- Where is Kurnell?
- Kurnell is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2231. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kurnell?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $940.
- What schools are in Kurnell?
- There are 20 schools serving Kurnell on this page, including Kurnell Public School, Kamay Botany Bay Environmental Education Centre, Cronulla High School.
- How walkable is Kurnell?
- Kurnell has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 55.
- What suburbs are near Kurnell?
- Kurnell is close to Greenhills Beach, La Perouse, Port Botany, Phillip Bay, Dolls Point.
- What is the population of Kurnell?
- The population of Kurnell is approximately 2,528 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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