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| Locality | Kenthurst |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | The Hills Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.63849 |
| Longitude | 150.97137 |
| Population | 4,982 |
| Density | 109.4 /km² |
| Area | 45.5 km² |
| Elevation | 136 m |
| Postcode | 2156 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 34 km northwest |
Kenthurst is a locality in The Hills Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,982. The locality covers an area of 45.5 km², giving a population density of about 109.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 136 m above sea level. It lies approximately 34 km northwest of Sydney. Kenthurst is located at 33.6385°S, 150.9714°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2156. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Kenthurst unfolds across a landscape of gentle slopes and broad, leafy avenues, where the air carries the scent of damp earth and blooming gardens. It lies 8.0 km north of Kellyville, NSW (from Kellyville, NSW: bearing 9°T), and is situated 10.5 km north-north-west of Castle Hill. Here, large blocks of land, often fringed with native bushland, provide a sense of spaciousness, a breathing room from the city's closer embrace. Sunlight, filtered through the dense canopy of gum trees and ornamental pears, paints shifting patterns on the quiet roads, and the distant call of a kookaburra often punctuates the afternoon stillness. The terrain itself, a tapestry of rich, red soil, lends itself to the flourishing of gardens and orchards, a testament to the fertile ground that supports this semi-rural idyll.
Historically, Kenthurst's character has been shaped by its agricultural roots, a legacy evident in the remnants of old orchards and the enduring presence of hobby farms. The area was once a significant producer of fruit, particularly apples and stone fruits, and the echoes of this past can still be felt in the community's connection to the land. Local economies have diversified over time, with many residents commuting to neighbouring centres, yet a distinctive local flavour persists, fostered by small businesses and a relaxed pace of life. The community centre and local shops serve as informal gathering points, where conversations often drift to the quality of the season's rainfall or the progress of a neighbour's prize-winning roses, weaving together the threads of shared experience and local pride.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Kenthurst, New South Wales. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Kenthurst, in The Hills Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Kenthurst includes the postcode (2156), telephone area code (02), and local government area (The Hills Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Kenthurst is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |