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Kenthurst NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Kenthurst, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Kenthurst NSW is 5,313 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kenthurst is $942 per week ($48,984 per year). Median rent in Kenthurst is $550 per week ($2,383 per month). Kenthurst has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Kenthurst has a population density of 116.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kenthurst is England. The most common religion is Catholic (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kenthurst is $3,280.

There were 21 recorded offences in Kenthurst in 2025-26, a rate of 4 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (12 offences).

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Kenthurst Population

residents (Census 2021)

Kenthurst Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$942/wk

$48,984 per year

#1691 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$550/wk

$2,383 per month

#360 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$3,280/mo

Avg household size: 3.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Kenthurst Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.1% (2,712) Female 48.9% (2,600)

Population Density

116.8

people per km²

5,313 people · 45.5 km²

Households

3.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$3,024

Family income/wk

Kenthurst Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Kenthurst Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

55.4% 749 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

44.6% 602 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Kenthurst Country of Birth

Australia

90.7%

England

3.6%

China

2.1%

India

1.2%

Croatia

0.6%

Germany

0.5%

Iran

0.5%

Greece

0.4%

Egypt

0.2%

Hong Kong

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Kenthurst Religion

Catholic

40.1%

No Religion

27.3%

Anglican

17.4%

Not stated

4.2%

Uniting Church

3.6%

Eastern Orthodox

2.8%

Christian (other)

2.3%

Islam

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kenthurst Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

68.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Kenthurst Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

22.3%

Arabic

21.6%

Italian

19.3%

Other

12.5%

Cantonese

7.2%

IAL Punjabi

6.4%

Serbian

5.3%

Urdu

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Kenthurst Employment

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Employed full-time

36.0% 1,403 people

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Employed part-time

24.3% 946 people

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Unemployed

2.3% 88 people

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Not in labour force

37.4% 1,455 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Kenthurst Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

32.9%

Certificate III/IV

30.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.6%

Postgraduate Degree

10.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.4%

Certificate I/II

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Kenthurst Occupation

Professionals

27.9%

Managers

24.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.4%

Clerical & Administrative

13.6%

Community & Personal Service

6.6%

Sales Workers

5.9%

Labourers

3.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Kenthurst Field of Study

Management & Commerce

25.8%

Engineering

15.3%

Architecture & Building

12.3%

Health

10.8%

Society & Culture

10.4%

Education

8.2%

Creative Arts

4.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.8%

Information Technology

2.7%

Agriculture & Environment

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Kenthurst Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kenthurst Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.5%

$1-$149/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

0.7%

$300-$399/wk

0.4%

$400-$499/wk

2.6%

$500-$649/wk

2.3%

$650-$799/wk

2.4%

$800-$999/wk

4.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.4%

$4,000+/wk

37.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kenthurst Marital Status

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Married

60.0% 2,608

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Separated

1.9% 84

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Divorced

4.5% 197

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Widowed

3.4% 146

👤

Never married

30.2% 1,311

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kenthurst Ancestry

English

27.2%

Australian

27.0%

Other

8.4%

Irish

8.1%

Italian

7.8%

Scottish

6.7%

Chinese

3.4%

Lebanese

3.3%

Maltese

2.9%

German

2.2%

Croatian

1.5%

Indian

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kenthurst School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

19.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

18.7%

Secondary — Catholic

12.7%

Vocational Education

12.0%

Primary — Catholic

11.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

10.7%

Pre-school

9.4%

Secondary — Government

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Kenthurst Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.7% 379

✅

No need for assistance

96.3% 9,936

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Kenthurst Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.1% 719

—

Not a volunteer

82.9% 3,496

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kenthurst Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

13.5%

$300-$449/mo

3.6%

$450-$599/mo

2.3%

$600-$799/mo

2.0%

$800-$999/mo

2.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

8.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

8.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

18.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

11.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

28.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Kenthurst How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

65.8%

Did not go to work

23.7%

Car (passenger)

3.7%

Truck

3.2%

Walked only

2.2%

Other

0.6%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.5%

Bus

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Kenthurst Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.2%

1 vehicle

11.5%

2 vehicles

35.3%

3 vehicles

20.2%

4+ vehicles

31.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Kenthurst Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.0%

2 bedrooms

5.0%

3 bedrooms

12.6%

4 bedrooms

39.9%

5 bedrooms

25.1%

6+ bedrooms

15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Kenthurst Population Mobility

9.9%

moved in the last year

29.0%

moved in the last 5 years

3.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kenthurst Indigenous Population

0.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

10,279

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kenthurst Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

311

Asthma

183

Arthritis

176

Diabetes

139

Heart disease

138

Cancer

Kidney disease

Lung condition

Stroke

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Kenthurst Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.2%

$1-$149/wk

4.4%

$150-$299/wk

5.0%

$300-$399/wk

2.2%

$400-$499/wk

2.6%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

8.0%

$800-$999/wk

8.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.5%

$3,500+/wk

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kenthurst Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.0%

Couple — no children under 15

29.3%

Couple — no children

22.5%

One parent — no children under 15

4.3%

One parent — children under 15

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kenthurst Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 3

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Previously served

1.7% 73

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Never served

98.2% 4,152

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Kenthurst Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.0% 590

—

Did not provide

86.0% 3,610

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kenthurst Children Ever Born

No children

30.0%

1 child

8.1%

2 children

29.3%

3 children

22.5%

4 children

8.0%

5+ children

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Kenthurst When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

203

1971–1980

128

1981–1990

195

1991–2000

147

2001–2010

159

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Kenthurst Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.1%

5–14 hours

28.0%

15–29 hours

17.3%

30+ hours

14.3%

Did not do domestic work

20.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Kenthurst Household Size

1 person

11.5%

2 persons

29.3%

3 persons

15.4%

4 persons

21.1%

5 persons

13.4%

6+ persons

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kenthurst Where Residents Moved From

Same address

4,627

Moved from NSW

365

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Kenthurst Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

91.8%

Step family — no other children

5.1%

Blended family — no other children

2.7%

Intact family — other children present

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kenthurst Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 21 total

Theft

Assault

Sexual Offences

Other Against Person

Weapons

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Kenthurst Schools

schools nearby

government

1096

avg ICSEA score

142

total students

Annangrove Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 142 students

1096

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Kenthurst Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $3,061/wk

Median Rent $550/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Kenthurst

Your weekly income

≈ $13,264/month

Median rent $550/wk

Left after rent $2,511/wk

Rent share 18.0%

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Kenthurst vs State & National Average

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Pop: 2,660 Income: $955/wk Rent: $475/wk

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Pop: 2,666 Income: $641/wk Rent: $190/wk

Turrella

Pop: 2,673 Income: $840/wk Rent: $520/wk

Emerald Beach

Pop: 2,677 Income: $811/wk Rent: $463/wk

Halekulani

Pop: 2,677 Income: $601/wk Rent: $360/wk

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Pop: 2,680 Income: $650/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kenthurst

What is the population of Kenthurst NSW?

The population of Kenthurst NSW is 5,313 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 116.8 people per km².Kenthurst is ranked #1,483 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kenthurst?

The median personal income in Kenthurst NSW is $942 per week, or $48,984 per year.The median household income is $3,061 per week.Family income is $3,024 per week.Kenthurst is ranked #1,691 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kenthurst?

Median rent in Kenthurst NSW is $550 per week ($2,383 per month).Rent represents 18.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Kenthurst ranks #360 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kenthurst?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kenthurst NSW is $3,280. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kenthurst?

The median age in Kenthurst NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kenthurst a good suburb to live in?

Kenthurst is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 5,313.The median income is $942/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12108. All dollar figures in AUD.