Median house price
$1M
+11% change
NSW · Campbelltown Council
Kentlyn, 2560
Est. population · Jun 2025
781
Growth (1 yr)
+0.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.5%
Median age
43
Median income
$2,066/wk
Employment rate
50.1%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,000,000
Languages at home
24.4%non-English
Most common: Arabic, Russian, Cantonese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Kentlyn is a practical smaller community in Campbelltown Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Sport and recreation are easy to access, with local venues supporting active weekends and after-work routines. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Buses make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. The suburb still has an emerging character, as newer residents settle in and local identity forms.
Desirability lands below average here: softer safety and growth momentum weighing on the result versus similar metro suburbs, even with community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Kentlyn snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$595/wk
Houses $620 · Units $510
Population (ERP)
781
+0.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
7.9%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#231
among Metro Sydney · Emerging
Safety
86th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
59th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
7/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
38th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 31.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5265th in Australia
- State rank
- 1702nd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #231 among Metro Sydney · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #814 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $510
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $620
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $595
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 628
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,000,000
- Median price change
- +11.1%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
781(June 2025)
+0.8% annual · +2.5% over 5 years · 59th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.8%
- 5-year growth
- +2.5%
- Change in 1 year
- +6
- Change in 5 years
- +19
- Growth rank in NSW
- 59th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~800), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 726
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $2,066
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 18 of 228
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,665
- Employment rate
- 50.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 177 / 0 / 23
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 96
- Against the person
- 20
- Against property
- 27
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 122.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 36 residents
- State safety percentile
- 86.2th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions962
- Domestic Violence Related Assault586
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment731
- Malicious Damage To Property624
- Transport Regulatory Offences2853
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 981
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 38th
School list
- Kentlyn Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 990 · 42th percentile · LBOTE 48% · 120 students · Top SEA quarter 10% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Leumeah High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 972 · 34th percentile · LBOTE 50% · 691 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
36 public transport stops in this suburb
- 206 Georges River Rd
- Georges River Rd At Boronia Rd
- Georges River Rd Opp Hamilton Rd
- Georges River Rd Opp Kentlyn Public School
- Georges River Roundabout
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
56 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 playgrounds · 45 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Decent local green space — 1 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 36 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 47 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.38
Sport & outdoors(47)
- Playground
- Tennis CourtsSports field
- Swimming pool (45)
Entertainment(1)
- River lookoutViewpoint
Transport(4)
4 bus stops
Other(3)
- Kentlyn CampsiteCamp Site
- Parking (2)
- Public toilets
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Keith Longhurst ReserveNature reserve
- Kentlyn ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Ramsay Clinic Macarthur (4.7 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 30
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 38.4
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 6 proposals
June 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia205 GEORGES RIVER ROAD KENTLYN 2560Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation183 GEORGES RIVER ROAD KENTLYN 2560Withdrawn
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Minor building alterations (external)8 BORONIA ROAD KENTLYN 2560Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure223 GEORGES RIVER ROAD KENTLYN 2560Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure196 GEORGES RIVER ROAD KENTLYN 2560Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure223 GEORGES RIVER ROAD KENTLYN 2560Withdrawn
2025· 12 proposals
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure231 GEORGES RIVER ROAD KENTLYN 2560Additional Information Requested
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation131 GEORGES RIVER ROAD KENTLYN 2560Determined
August 2025
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Minor building alterations (external)8 BORONIA ROAD KENTLYN 2560Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure56 CORAL AVENUE KENTLYN 2560Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure202 GEORGES RIVER ROAD KENTLYN 2560Determined
June 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool88 OLD KENT ROAD KENTLYN 2560Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies185 GEORGES RIVER ROAD KENTLYN 2560Determined
May 2025
- Demolition; Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool5 PETER MEADOWS ROAD KENTLYN 2560Withdrawn
- Shed; Erection of a new structure56 CORAL AVENUE KENTLYN 2560Determined
April 2025
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Minor building alterations (external)8 BORONIA ROAD KENTLYN 2560Withdrawn
February 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)230 GEORGES RIVER ROAD KENTLYN 2560Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation131 GEORGES RIVER ROAD KENTLYN 2560Determined
2024· 6 proposals
October 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)230 GEORGES RIVER ROAD KENTLYN 2560Rejected
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation10 HAMILTON ROAD KENTLYN 2560Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Community facilityGEORGES RIVER ROAD KENTLYN 2560Determined
July 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure231 GEORGES RIVER ROAD KENTLYN 2560Determined
May 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Swimming pool; Supporting Development190 GEORGES RIVER ROAD KENTLYN 2560Determined
April 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Temporary building, structure or use; Garage, carport or carparking space93B FRERES ROAD KENTLYN 2560Determined
2023· 2 proposals
December 2023
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure228 GEORGES RIVER ROAD KENTLYN 2560Determined
February 2023
- Shed231 GEORGES RIVER ROAD KENTLYN 2560Determined
2022· 4 proposals
July 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs129 GEORGES RIVER ROAD KENTLYN 2560Determined
June 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development2 CORAL AVENUE KENTLYN 2560Determined
February 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development219 GEORGES RIVER ROAD KENTLYN 2560Determined
January 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs129 GEORGES RIVER ROAD KENTLYN 2560Rejected
2021· 4 proposals
September 2021
- Dwelling; Alterations and additions to residential development15 PETER MEADOWS ROAD KENTLYN 2560Determined
July 2021
- Other131 GEORGES RIVER ROAD KENTLYN 2560Determined
June 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development226 GEORGES RIVER ROAD KENTLYN 2560Determined
May 2021
- Shed7 WARATAH ROAD KENTLYN 2560Determined
2020· 4 proposals
December 2020
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces159 GEORGES RIVER ROAD KENTLYN 2560Refused
August 2020
- Shed129 GEORGES RIVER ROAD KENTLYN 2560Determined
July 2020
- Alterations and additions to residential development228 GEORGES RIVER ROAD KENTLYN 2560Determined
May 2020
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces32 SMITH STREET KENTLYN 2560Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Bull CaveKentlynSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Macarthur
- Member of Parliament
- Mike FREELANDER (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 115,008
- Turnout (2025)
- 90.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.8 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 34.4%Labor 65.6%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.6 km away).
Coalition 34.3%Labor 65.8%
0.1 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +5.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- KentlynLabor 56.2% · Coalition 43.8% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- RuseLabor 68.8% · Coalition 31.2% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
- Leumeah NorthLabor 71.7% · Coalition 28.3% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
- Minto SouthLabor 76.1% · Coalition 23.9% TPP (2025)2.9 km away
- Campbelltown EastLabor 67.0% · Coalition 33.0% TPP (2025)3.0 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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