Kurnell
NSW 2231 · Sutherland Shire
2,528 (2021) → 2,638 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Sutherland Shire local government area (est. 239,883 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kurnell is a stable suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2231, about 17km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.86M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 32/100, and is right by the coast. Kurnell has an overall score of 40/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2231 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.32%), New Zealand (1.58%), Scotland (0.4%), South Africa (0.4%), China (0.32%)
Top languages: Greek (1.27%), Spanish (0.47%), Croatian (0.44%), Mandarin (0.36%), Arabic (0.28%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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 March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1064 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Kurnell Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1030
- Kamay Botany Bay Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Cronulla High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1050
- Woolooware High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 1063
- Woolooware Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 1086
- St Aloysius Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.4kmICSEA 1123
- Cronulla Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 1064
- St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.8kmICSEA 1124
- The Scots College, Brighton Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · 5.8km
- St Aloysius College CronullaSecondary · Catholic · 6kmICSEA 1089
- La Perouse Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 920
- Cronulla South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 1093
- Burraneer Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 1101
- Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College BurraneerSecondary · Catholic · 6.5kmICSEA 1086
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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 · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Kurnell
Is Kurnell safe?
Kurnell 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 5,815 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Kurnell?
In Kurnell, the median house price is $1.86M and the median unit price is $1.15M. Median weekly house rent is $972.
How far is Kurnell from Sydney CBD?
Kurnell is about 16.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 62 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Kurnell?
Kurnell has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1030 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kurnell?
Kurnell has a transport score of 32/100 and 41 bus stops.