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Population
Mount Kuring-Gai has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends
The population of Mount Kuring-Gai is estimated at around 1,813 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 47 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,766 people. The current resident population estimate by AreaSearch is 1,809, based on examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and address validation since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 171 persons per square kilometer. Mount Kuring-Gai's growth rate of 2.7% since the census is within 1.8 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 4.5%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 56% of overall population gains during recent periods.
AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends project an above median growth for statistical areas across the nation. Mount Kuring-Gai is expected to grow by 258 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 14% in total over the 16 years.
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Development
AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Mount Kuring-Gai, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally
Mount Kuring-Gai has seen approximately 4 residential properties approved annually since FY-21. This totals around 23 homes over the past five financial years, with no approvals recorded so far in FY-26. On average, 0.4 new residents per year have been associated with each dwelling constructed during this period. The average construction value of these dwellings is $428,000.
In FY-26, $3.4 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded. Mount Kuring-Gai's residential approvals per capita are comparable to Greater Sydney but below the national average, suggesting an established area with potential planning limitations. Recent construction comprises 50% detached houses and 50% townhouses or apartments, marking a shift from the current 95% houses pattern. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 357 people. AreaSearch predicts Mount Kuring-Gai will grow by 254 residents by 2041. If development rates remain constant, housing supply may struggle to match this growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.
Looking ahead, Mount Kuring-Gai is expected to grow by 254 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.
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Infrastructure
Mount Kuring-Gai has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects likely impacting the area: Berowra Valley National Park Northern Extension, Arlington Heights Estate, Mount Colah Station Upgrade, and Newcastle-Sydney and Wollongong-Sydney Rail Line Upgrades. The following details projects of most relevance.
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Sydney Metro Northwest
Sydney Metro Northwest is Australia's first fully automated metro rail system. Spanning 36 km from Tallawong to Chatswood, the line features 13 stations, including 8 new stations and 5 converted from the Epping to Chatswood rail link. It features driverless trains, platform screen doors, and turn-up-and-go services every 4 minutes during peak periods. As of 2026, it forms the northern section of the M1 North West & Bankstown Line, which has successfully completed end-to-end testing from Tallawong to Bankstown.
Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy
Comprehensive NSW state planning reforms designed to increase housing density in well-located areas. The policy mandates mid-rise apartment buildings (3-6 storeys) and low-rise multi-dwelling housing (terraces, townhouses, and dual occupancies) within 800m of 171 high-frequency transport hubs and town centres. As of May 2026, the policy is fully operational following the phased rollout of dual occupancy provisions in July 2024 and mid-rise apartment provisions in early 2025. Recent updates include refined floor space ratios (FSR) and non-refusal standards to streamline local council assessments.
Sydney Metro Program
Australia's largest public transport program, comprising multiple metro lines across Greater Sydney. The M1 City and Southwest line is operating to Sydenham, while the Sydenham to Bankstown conversion is in final testing with weekend closures scheduled from May to July 2026 as the project moves toward trial running and a second-half 2026 opening. Sydney Metro West is a 24 kilometre underground line between Westmead and Hunter Street targeting a 2032 opening, with confirmed stations at Westmead, Parramatta, Sydney Olympic Park, North Strathfield, Burwood North, Five Dock, The Bays, Pyrmont and Hunter Street. Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport is under construction between St Marys, the new Western Sydney International Airport and Bradfield, with the objective of opening when the airport starts passenger services.
Mariyung Fleet (New Intercity Fleet)
The Mariyung Fleet is a 610-carriage double-deck electric train fleet (D sets) replacing the ageing V-set and Oscar fleets across the NSW intercity network. Delivered by the RailConnect NSW consortium (UGL, Hyundai Rotem, Mitsubishi Electric Australia), the trains feature wider 2x2 seating with arm rests, tray tables and cup holders, charging ports, dedicated luggage, pram and bicycle spaces, accessible toilets, dedicated wheelchair spaces, CCTV, digital information screens and Automatic Selective Door Operation. The fleet operates in 4, 6, 8 or 10-car formations. Passenger services commenced on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line on 3 December 2024, on the Blue Mountains Line on 13 October 2025, and on the South Coast Line on 14 April 2026. The South Coast Line rollout begins with seven 4 and 6-car sets, scaling to 16 trains by 2027 with 8-car sets later in 2026 and 10-car configurations in 2027. The project includes the Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility (operated by UGL on a 15-year contract) and extensive corridor upgrades including platform extensions, signalling modifications, balise installation and overhead wiring works.
Hills Shire Council Infrastructure Delivery Program 2025-2026
The Hills Shire Council's multi-year infrastructure delivery program, with the 2024-25 plan centred on a $162.8 million capital works spend covering roads, parks, paths and community facilities across the rapidly growing Hills Shire. Major works include the $24.4 million four-laning of Annangrove Road between Withers and Windsor Roads, the $20.2 million Withers Road upgrade, and the $28.5 million Boundary Road transformation including a new bridge over Killarney Chain of Ponds Creek. Additional works include the Livvi's Place expansion at Bernie Mullane Sports Complex, a cycleway along Cattai Creek, and shared pathways along Norwest Boulevard. The 2025-26 Delivery Program 2025-2029 has since been adopted, and a draft 2026-27 Hills Shire Plan proposing a $268 million investment has been released for community feedback. Council continues to advocate for $207 million in NSW Government funding to address a critical infrastructure deficit in the Box Hill growth area.
Rail Service Improvement Program (formerly More Trains More Services)
Program of staged upgrades across Sydney's heavy rail network to increase frequency and capacity through digital systems, track and signalling works, station upgrades and new or upgraded rollingstock. Formerly branded as More Trains More Services, the program continues delivery on lines including T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra, T8 Airport & South, and integration works tied to broader network changes.
Mount Colah Station Upgrade
The Mount Colah Station Upgrade has delivered a new accessible footbridge with three lifts, upgraded station entries, improved paths of travel and platform resurfacing, replacing the former footbridge and removing many stairs. The project added a new family accessible toilet and ambulant toilet, upgraded power and services, and improved wayfinding signage, lighting, security and other station systems. Design and construction were delivered for Sydney Trains between March 2022 and August 2024 as part of broader accessibility improvements on the Main North rail line.
Newcastle-Sydney and Wollongong-Sydney Rail Line Upgrades
Program of upgrades to existing intercity rail corridors linking Newcastle-Central Coast-Sydney and Wollongong-Sydney to reduce travel times and improve reliability. Current scope includes timetable and service changes under the Rail Service Improvement Program, targeted network upgrades (signalling, power, station works) and the introduction of the Mariyung intercity fleet on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line, alongside Federal planning led by the High Speed Rail Authority for a dedicated Sydney-Newcastle high speed corridor.
Employment
Employment performance in Mount Kuring-Gai has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally
Mount Kuring-Gai has a highly educated workforce with professional services being well represented. The unemployment rate in the area is 6.3%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025932 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.2% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.
Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney's at 68.8%. Census responses indicate that 44.8% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Notably, the area has a strong specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.2 times higher than the regional level.
Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing employs only 3.3% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 5.3%. The ratio of 0.7 workers per resident indicates a high level of local employment opportunities compared to the norm. In the 12-month period prior to December 2025, labour force increased by 0.4% while employment declined by 1.2%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 1.5 percentage points. Meanwhile, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, applying these projections to Mount Kuring-Gai's specific employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.5% over ten years.
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Income
The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis
The median taxpayer income in Mount Kuring-Gai is $56,122, with an average of $71,677, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year ending June 2023. This is higher than Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. By March 2026, estimates suggest the median income will be approximately $61,914 and the average will be around $79,074, based on a 10.32% growth in wages since June 2023. Mount Kuring-Gai's incomes rank highly nationally, with households, families, and individuals between the 74th and 88th percentiles as of the 2021 Census. The income bracket of $1,500 - $2,999 is dominant, with 31.5% of residents (571 people) falling into this category, similar to the broader area where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Economic strength is evident with 38.5% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, indicating robust consumer spending. High housing costs consume 15.4% of income, yet strong earnings place disposable income at the 88th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.
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Housing
Mount Kuring-Gai is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Mount Kuring-Gai's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.2% houses and 4.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Kuring-Gai stood at 38.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.2% and rented ones at 12.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,648, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Mount Kuring-Gai was $568, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Mount Kuring-Gai's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Mount Kuring-Gai features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households account for 83.9 percent of all households, including 47.4 percent couples with children, 27.4 percent couples without children, and 10.1 percent single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 16.1 percent, with lone person households at 14.7 percent and group households comprising 0.5 percent of the total. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
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Local Schools & Education
Mount Kuring-Gai demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics
The area's university qualification rate is 37.9%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 57.1%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 22.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.5%) and graduate diplomas (4.3%). Vocational credentials are held by 34.2% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 13.4% and certificates at 20.8%. Educational participation is high, with 32.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.
This includes 12.0% in primary education, 9.1% in secondary education, and 5.8% pursuing tertiary education.
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Transport
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Mount Kuring-Gai has 21 operational public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 19 different routes, providing a total of 1,956 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically residing 223 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential region, most commuters travel outward. Car remains the primary mode of transportation at 85%, with train use at 10%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, higher than the regional average.
According to the 2021 Census, 44.8% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 279 trips per day, equating to approximately 93 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
The level of general health in Mount Kuring-Gai is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions
Mount Kuring-Gai shows better-than-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups have low prevalence of common health conditions.
The rate of private health cover is high at approximately 55% (~1,001 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Asthma and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 8.5 and 8.1% of residents respectively. 68.8% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among working-age individuals are typical. The area has 18.2% of residents aged 65 and over (329 people), higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, aligning with national rankings for the general population.
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Cultural Diversity
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Mount Kuring-Gai was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics
Mount Kuring-Gai, as per the 2016 Census, had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 27.8% of its population born overseas and 17.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the dominant religion in Mount Kuring-Gai, comprising 52.6% of people. However, Judaism showed an overrepresentation, making up 0.4% compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.
In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (28.3%), Australian (24.1%), and Other (9.1%). Notably, French (0.9%) was overrepresented in Mount Kuring-Gai compared to the regional average of 0.5%. Korean (1.1%) also showed a similar representation as the region (1.1%), while Russian (0.4%) had comparable figures.
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Age
Mount Kuring-Gai's median age exceeds the national pattern
The median age in Mount Kuring-Gai is 43 years, considerably higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and substantially exceeding the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that individuals aged 45-54 years are particularly prominent, making up 17.4% of the population, while those aged 25-34 years comprise only 6.1%, which is smaller than in Greater Sydney. This concentration of individuals aged 45-54 years is well above the national average of 12.0%. Between 2021 and present, the age group of 15 to 24 years has grown from 11.9% to 13.8% of the population, while the age group of 75 to 84 years increased from 5.2% to 6.7%. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 years has declined from 8.1% to 6.1%, and the age group of 35 to 44 years dropped from 13.6% to 11.9%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Mount Kuring-Gai's age structure. The age cohort of 55 to 64 years is projected to increase solidly, expanding by 66 people (27%) from 244 to 311. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 59% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. On the other hand, the age cohorts of 0 to 4 years and 5 to 14 years are expected to experience population declines.