Mount Kuring-Gai at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
1,766
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Mount Kuring-Gai.
The postcode for Mount Kuring-Gai is 2080 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Mount Kuring-Gai (2080) sits in the Hornsby region of NSW.
Mount Kuring-Gai has roughly 1,766 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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What it’s like to live here.
Mount Kuring-Gai scores 6/100 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 8 government primary, 4 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Kuring-Gai's population at 1,766, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,766
Median age
42
Family households
84%
Lone person
15%
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)
$568/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$568/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
1,766
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
46
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.
6
20
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mount Kuring-Gai.
Local schools for Mount Kuring-Gai
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Government School Catchment
Mount Kuring-gai Public School
Gibberagong Environmental Education Centre
Mount Colah 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 Mount Kuring-Gai.
- What is the Mount Kuring-Gai postcode?
- Mount Kuring-Gai is in the 2080 postcode, in NSW, in the Hornsby Shire Council region.
- Where is Mount Kuring-Gai?
- Mount Kuring-Gai is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2080. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Hornsby Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Kuring-Gai?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $568, for units it's $568.
- What schools are in Mount Kuring-Gai?
- There are 20 schools serving Mount Kuring-Gai on this page, including Mount Kuring-gai Public School, Gibberagong Environmental Education Centre, Mount Colah Public School.
- How walkable is Mount Kuring-Gai?
- Mount Kuring-Gai has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mount Kuring-Gai?
- Mount Kuring-Gai is close to Mount Colah, Berowra, Berowra Heights, Hornsby Heights, Berrilee.
- What is the population of Mount Kuring-Gai?
- The population of Mount Kuring-Gai is approximately 1,766 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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