Kearns
NSW 2558 · Campbelltown
2,693 (2021) → 2,703 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Campbelltown local government area (est. 196,708 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kearns is a moderate growth suburb in Campbelltown, NSW 2558, about 41km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $949K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 50/100, and is about 29km inland. Kearns has an overall score of 57/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.56%), Philippines (1.93%), New Zealand (1.67%), Lebanon (1.52%), India (1.26%)
Top languages: Arabic (6.16%), Hindi (1.56%), Spanish (1.45%), Italian (1.11%), Tagalog (1%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 998 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Kearns Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 999
Nearby (within 10km)
- Eschol Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 982
- Robert Townson High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 956
- Robert Townson Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 980
- Odyssey CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 929
- Eagle Vale High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 921
- Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1031
- St Gregory's College CampbelltownCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1060
- Gregory Hills Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1024
- Claymore Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 892
- Mount Carmel Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1038
- Gledswood Hills Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1032
- St Andrews Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 998
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Kearns
Is Kearns safe?
Kearns has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,671 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Kearns?
In Kearns, the median house price is $949K. Median weekly house rent is $630.
How far is Kearns from Sydney CBD?
Kearns is about 40.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 135 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Kearns?
Kearns has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 999 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kearns?
Kearns has a transport score of 50/100 and 15 bus stops.