Thinking about buying your first home in Mount Kuring-Gai (2080)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Mount Kuring-Gai is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Mount Kuring-Gai a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Mount Kuring-Gai (2080) 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
Mount Kuring-gai suits established families or couples on strong incomes, the median household pulling $2,428 a week, who want a quiet, heavily wooded acreage-feel property within the Hornsby LGA. The single primary school scores an ICSEA of 1083, which is well above average. With 85% owner-occupancy and 95% separate houses, the suburb has a settled, private character. Commuters need to be comfortable with a car-dependent life, as ten nearby transport options suggest train access exists but walkability sits at the 4th percentile.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out at a $1,600,250 median house price, and the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme does not apply here. The unit median of $1,040,000 is based on just four sales, so treat that figure with caution. More seriously, 95.9% of the postcode sits on bushfire-prone land. There are no supermarkets, cafes, medical services, or gyms within 1.6 kilometres. If you rely on walkable daily errands or need quick access to healthcare, this suburb will frustrate you.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm the specific bushfire attack level (BAL) rating for any property you inspect, as 95.9% bushfire-prone coverage means construction standards, insurance premiums, and evacuation plans are non-negotiable considerations. - Check which train station services the suburb and its actual timetable frequency, given the near-zero walkability score and complete absence of local retail or medical amenity within 1.6 kilometres. - The unit median of $1,040,000 rests on only four sales. If you are considering a unit purchase, request comparable sales data directly from the agent rather than relying on that figure.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Mount Kuring-Gai?
BOCSAR · MOUNT KURING-GAI 2080
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K2,60512 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−67%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Hornsby
Within LGA: Hornsby
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT48%13 reports
ASSAULT26%7 reports
DRUG OFFENCES26%7 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED100%
NON-DOMESTIC0%
Across 7 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 Mount Kuring-Gai
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GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
Reading may be delayed · 00:00 AEST
Macquarie Park station · 13.7 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 26 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Macquarie Park station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Postcode-level data suppressed for this quarter. Figures are LGA-level (Hornsby) estimates from DCJ.
Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
LGA fallback
$680per week
Sep 2025 · 229 bonds lodged
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. Some figures here are LGA-level estimates (Hornsby) where postcode data is suppressed.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2080
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2080. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Hornsby
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Hornsby postcodes, or explore the full Hornsby suburb index.
Mount Kuring-Gai is the primary suburb with postcode 2080 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Mount Kuring-Gai is the main locality.
Which local government area is Mount Kuring-Gai in?
Mount Kuring-Gai (2080) is located in the Hornsby local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Mount Kuring-Gai?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Mount Kuring-Gai (2080) 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 Mount Kuring-Gai flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Mount Kuring-Gai. 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 Mount Kuring-Gai?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Mount Kuring-Gai (2080), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Mount Kuring-Gai (2080) 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 Mount Kuring-Gai (2080). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Mount Kuring-Gai changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Mount Kuring-Gai (2080) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
