Kenthurst
NSW 2156 · The Hills Shire
5,313 (2021) → 5,409 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the The Hills Shire local government area (est. 221,947 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kenthurst is a stable suburb in The Hills Shire, NSW 2156, about 33km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.45M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 26/100, and is about 21km inland. Kenthurst has an overall score of 46/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 86/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2156 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.2%), China (1.92%), Italy (1.56%), New Zealand (1.43%), Lebanon (1.09%)
Top languages: Arabic (2.22%), Mandarin (2.16%), Italian (2.09%), Punjabi (0.6%), Serbian (0.6%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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 March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1088 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- The Hills Grammar SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1164
- Marian Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1073
- St Madeleine's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1064
- Kenthurst Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1040
Nearby (within 10km)
- Annangrove Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1096
- Hillside Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1041
- Middle Dural Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1007
- North Kellyville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 1112
- Our Lady of the Angels Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.8kmICSEA 1105
- Glenorie Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.9kmICSEA 1055
- Rouse Hill High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6kmICSEA 1067
- Ironbark Ridge Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 1156
- Hills Adventist CollegeCombined · Independent · 6.1kmICSEA 1150
- Australian International Academy, Kellyville CampusCombined · Independent · 6.1kmICSEA 1122
- Malek Fahd Islamic School Beaumont HillsCombined · Independent · 6.2km
- Rouse Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 1093
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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 · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Kenthurst
Is Kenthurst safe?
Kenthurst has a residential safety score of 86/100, 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 2,277 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Kenthurst?
In Kenthurst, the median house price is $3.45M. Median weekly house rent is $1,000.
How far is Kenthurst from Sydney CBD?
Kenthurst is about 33.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 93 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Kenthurst?
Kenthurst has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1085 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kenthurst?
Kenthurst has a transport score of 26/100 and 111 bus stops.