Considering Kenthurst? This page brings together 17 data cards on what it’s like to live there, what the catchments and amenities are, and where the suburb is heading. The analysis covers safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle.
Is Kenthurst a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Kenthurst (2156) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Kenthurst suits established, high-income families who already own a car, probably two, and are actively choosing space and privacy over convenience. The median house sits at $3,075,000, so you need serious equity or borrowing capacity to get in. The owner-occupancy rate of 87% and median age of 44 point to a settled, affluent community. Primary schooling is solid, with a mean ICSEA of 1081 across three local schools, and all four nearby childcare centres meet or exceed the National Quality Standard.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out entirely. The median price sits well above the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme threshold, and there is no eligibility here. The walkability score sits at the 7th percentile across Sydney, meaning almost nothing is reachable on foot. There are zero supermarkets, cafes, medical services, or gyms within 1.6 kilometres. Anyone without reliable private transport, or who values being able to walk to daily essentials, will find this suburb genuinely difficult to live in.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm the specific bushfire attack level (BAL) rating for any property you are considering. With 90.2% of the postcode classified as bushfire-prone land, construction standards, insurance costs, and evacuation plans are non-negotiable checks, not optional ones. - Kenthurst has no local secondary school. Verify your intended school pathway, including transport logistics, before committing. - The median is based on 50 sales with a 77-day average on market. Get independent comparable sales analysis, as thin volume can distort price signals significantly.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Kenthurst?
BOCSAR · KENTHURST 2156
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K2,44712 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−69%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Trend unavailableHills Shire
Within LGA: Hills Shire
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT56%46 reports
ARSON23%19 reports
ASSAULT21%17 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED35%
NON-DOMESTIC65%
Across 17 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Kenthurst
38
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
Reading may be delayed · 00:00 AEST
Rouse Hill station · 7.4 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 29 · Good
Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Rouse Hill station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer lodgements this quarter).
Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · House · All
Small sample
$1,000per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
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NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2156
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2156. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Compare Kenthurst with another suburb
Also in Hills Shire
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Hills Shire postcodes, or explore the full Hills Shire suburb index.
Kenthurst is the primary suburb with postcode 2156 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Kenthurst is the main locality.
Which local government area is Kenthurst in?
Kenthurst (2156) is located in the Hills Shire local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Kenthurst?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Kenthurst (2156) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Kenthurst flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Kenthurst. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Kenthurst?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Kenthurst (2156), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Kenthurst (2156) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Kenthurst (2156). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Kenthurst changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Kenthurst (2156) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
