Moving to Kenthurst NSW 2156
What the official numbers say about living in Kenthurst — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $550 a week, against a median household income of $3,061 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Kenthurst grew 9% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (4,880 → 5,313 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, China, Italy; most spoken languages besides English: Arabic, Mandarin, Italian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Kenthurst sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (54% of workers), while 44% work from home.
Nearest train station: Schofields, 11.5 km south-west.
Nearest metro station: Rouse Hill, 6.8 km south-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Hillsbus Dural Depot, 6.7 km south-east.
Nearest airport: RAAF Base Richmond, 18.9 km west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 32 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 7 schools · 2 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 3 parks — see them all on the Kenthurst profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Kenthurst Public School 2.5 km · Annangrove Public School 3.2 km · St Madeleine's Primary School 3.7 km · Marian Catholic College 3.9 km · Middle Dural Public School 3.9 km · The Hills Grammar School 4.7 km · North Kellyville Public School 5 km
Groceries: Foodworks 2.4 km
Parks and reserves: Cris Wood Reserve 2.3 km · Kenthurst Park 2.3 km · John Benyon Rotary Park 2.4 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Kenthurst, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Laughing Kookaburra · Yellow-faced Honeyeater · Noisy Miner · Eastern Spinebill · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Kenthurst, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenthurst here | 5,313 | — | 10/10 | 57% |
| Annangrove | 1,472 | — | 10/10 | 50% |
| North Kellyville | 17,401 | — | 10/10 | 30% |
| Glenhaven | 6,619 | — | 10/10 | 41% |
| Kellyville | 27,011 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
| Beaumont Hills | 9,041 | — | 10/10 | 19% |
| Glenorie | 3,792 | — | 10/10 | 77% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be The Hills Shire — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Berowra — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2156 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Kenthurst profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $550 a week.
The population grew 9% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 4,880 people to 5,313. It sits about 32 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is The Hills Shire council, and the federal seat is Berowra.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Kenthurst vs Glenhaven · Kenthurst vs Beaumont Hills.
Nearby guides: Annangrove · North Kellyville · Glenhaven · Kellyville · Beaumont Hills · Glenorie.
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