Kenthurst

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2156
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KENTHURST, 2156 delivered a stronger performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value.

Investors saw the median home price rise to $3,200,000.

Profits due to an upward trend in home prices in the suburb averaged 1.64% per annum over a 3-year period.

KENTHURST now ranks at the 1112th place on a list of fastest growing suburbs in the territory.

Figures from the previous quarter show that capital gains for real estate buyers in KENTHURST are low, as opposed to average gains per annum over the past five years.

Because of this real estate investors could earn a rental income of $1030 based on current median home prices.

Regardless, it is expected for properties to spend some time on the market prior to a successful sale. In KENTHURST, homes and units usually stay on listing for an average of 96.1 days.

In 2016, 49 properties were sold in KENTHURST during the past year, making it the 402nd most active market in NSW based on total real estate transactions.

Surburb overview

Kenthurst lies approximately 39 kilometres northwest of the Sydney central business district, nestled within the Hills Shire as part of the greater Hills District. Named from the English county of Kent and “hurst” meaning a wooded hillock, Kenthurst adopted its name officially in 1887 after previously being known as Little Dural.

The suburb recorded 5,313 residents in the 2021 census, with a median age of 44 years—slightly above the national median—and children (under 15 years) accounting for 18.2 per cent, while seniors (65 and over) made up 19.8 per cent.

Around 77.5 per cent of inhabitants were Australian‑born, followed by England at 3.2 per cent, and English was the only language spoken at home by 82.2 per cent, with Arabic representing the following common language at 2.2 per cent.

The median weekly household income reached approximately $3,061, which is well above the national average, and is aligned with median mortgage repayments of around $3,280 per week.

Housing appears predominantly low‑density, with 95.6 per cent of dwellings being standalone houses and family households making up 88.2 per cent.

Transport in Kenthurst remains primarily car-dependent, with no train stations in the suburb. Arterial access is provided via Old Northern Road and nearby metro stations at Castle Hill, Kellyville, or Cherrybrook. Local bus services connect residents to the surrounding precincts and Parramatta.

Essential establishments include the Kenthurst shopping village, featuring a supermarket, butcher, post office, bottle shop, and hairdresser, as well as a petrol station and a rural fire service station. Education is provided by Kenthurst Public School, St Madeleine’s Catholic Primary, Marian College, The Hills Grammar School, and a preschool within the suburb.

Kenthurst Park, a sizable local recreation reserve, features three sporting fields, synthetic and turf cricket pitches, four tennis courts, netted cricket practice facilities, a playground, kiosk, public toilets, changerooms, barbecues, and picnic areas.

The suburb supports active community clubs, including soccer, cricket, netball and offers access to a public swimming pool and basketball/netball courts on the village green. Surrounded by small‑acreage properties and wholesale nurseries, Kenthurst retains a semi‑rural character with open spaces and leafy streetscapes.

Residents balance a relaxed lifestyle with ready access to Hills District services, reflecting the suburb’s appeal to families seeking larger properties with community‑oriented recreational facilities.

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