NSW2156· Pop. 13,403Hornsby

KENTHURST

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$2,212,500

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

1.5%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-35.9%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.3%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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KENTHURST shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$650/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+4.6%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-17.2

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

0.82%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

-0.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

60 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.1%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020

$2030k

2021

$2300k

2022

$2810k

2023

$2750k

2024

$3440k

2025

$3450k

2026

$2213k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

KENTHURST is a metropolitan NSW suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro NSW suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 1.5% with stable tenant demand
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,756/wk

$97k taxable p.a.

Renters

8.1%

82.9% owner-occupier

Median age

46.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.7%

Population growth

+3.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

25.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

50%

36% apartments

Degree qualified

38.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

23.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

480 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.0%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

32.0 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

22 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

72.4%

Strong demand

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

31.5 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

2,020/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 2156

🏫4 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

Glenhaven Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1108

Annangrove Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1096

St Madeleine's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1064

Kenthurst Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1040

🎓Secondary (1)

Marian Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1073

📚Combined (1)

The Hills Grammar School

Independent · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 1164

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe

92/ 100

0.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Above average

1091ICSEA · national avg 1000

6 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent

71/ 100

🚆 1 train🚃 3 tram🚌 18 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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