Kenthurst
NSWKenthurst is a stable suburb in NSW with 5,313 residents.
- SAL code
- 12108
- SA2
- 115021297
- Population
- 5,313
- LGA
- The Hills
Kenthurst, NSW had 5,313 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 1.8% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 45-54 years, and the median age sits at 44. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $3,280 a month. Around 90.0% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned outright at 49.9%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 96.8% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 3 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?5,313
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+1.8%
3yr: +1.9% · 10yr: +6.9%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$3,061/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
44
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?10/10
SA2 · least disadvantaged
Unemployment
?4.1%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Schools
1
1 primary
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
?8
4 long day, 3 OSHC
Parks & green space
?3
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
?55
GTFS stops
Dwelling approvals
?138
The Hills · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on NSW rental bond lodgements, aggregated at postcode level. All SALs sharing this postcode show the same median.
Median House Sale Price
Source: state Valuer-General (suburb-level quarterly medians).
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Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from NSW police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Dural - Kenthurst - Wisemans Ferry (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Kenthurst suburb alone is ~5,313 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 19,993 to 23,005 over 24 years, averaging 0.6% per year.
Schools
1 in suburbGovernment school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Kenthurst PS68.2%
- Annangrove PS 16.5%
- Hillside PS 3.9%
- Dural PS 0.7%
- Glenhaven PS 0.1%
- Middle Dural PS 0.1%
- Nth Kellyville PS 0.0%
- Glenorie PS 0.0%
Secondary
Galston HS81.7%
- Windsor HS 10.5%
- Rouse Hill HS 7.7%
- Castle Hill HS 0.1%
Source: NSW Department of Education — School Intake Zones. Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 0.2%Almost entirely detached houses (96.8%), owner-occupied (90%).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire & flood risk
Bushfire
Hazard data is not yet available for this state.
Flood
Source: NSW Planning Portal EPI Flood
As of Apr 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped hazard polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Planning zones
5 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| RU6 | ZoneRural | 68.1% | 30.97 km² |
| RU2 | ZoneRural | 29.5% | 13.41 km² |
| RE1 | ZoneRecreation | 1.6% | 0.71 km² |
| C4 | ZoneEnvironmental | 0.6% | 0.29 km² |
| R2 | ZoneResidential | 0.2% | 0.11 km² |
Source: NSW DPHI EPI Land Zoning (ZONE_NSW/2026-04-29/1eccf1a530fa1be5) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.