Mount Kuring-Gai, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Mount Kuring-Gai NSW is 1,766 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Kuring-Gai is $961 per week ($49,972 per year). Median rent in Mount Kuring-Gai is $568 per week ($2,461 per month). Mount Kuring-Gai has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount Kuring-Gai has a population density of 167 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mount Kuring-Gai is England. The most common religion is No religion (36.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Kuring-Gai is $2,648.

There were 8 recorded offences in Mount Kuring-Gai in 2025-26, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (3 offences).

Population
1,766
Census 2021
Median income
$961/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$568/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
42years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Mount Kuring-Gai vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Mount Kuring-Gai is $961 a week, 26% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 435th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $568 a week, $183 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 23.4% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 42, 1 year younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureMount Kuring-GaiTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$961/wk$765/wk +26%$766/wk
Household income$2,428/wk$1,704/wk +42%$1,637/wk
Rent$568/wk$385/wk +48%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,648/mo$1,965/mo +35%$1,733/mo
Median age4243 −1 yrs42
Rent share of household income23.4%22.6% +0.8 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Mount Kuring-Gai, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Mount Kuring-Gai Population

1,766 residents at the 2021 Census.

Mount Kuring-Gai Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$961/wk
$49,972 per year
Ranked 1,513 of 14,663
Median Rent
$568/wk
$2,461 per month
Ranked 330 of 14,663
Median Age
42years
4 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,648/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Mount Kuring-Gai Rent Prices & Affordability

23% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,428/wk
Median rent $568/wk
Rent to income 23.4%

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

Median rent in Mount Kuring-Gai against your income

About $10,521 a month
Median rent $568/wk
Left after rent $1,860/wk
Rent share 23.4%

Mount Kuring-Gai Schools

6
schools nearby
4
government
1107
avg ICSEA score
1,204
total students
Pacific Berowra Christian School Independent
Primary · K-6 · 61 students
1136
ICSEA
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 297 students
1131
ICSEA
Mount Colah Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 442 students
1098
ICSEA
Berowra Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 272 students
1085
ICSEA
Mount Kuring-gai Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 132 students
1083
ICSEA
Gibberagong Environmental Education Centre Government
Combined

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

All schools near Mount Kuring-Gai, with a map

Mount Kuring-Gai Map

Mount Kuring-Gai, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Mount Kuring-Gai, New South Wales: 33.6432°S, 151.1392°E

Mount Kuring-Gai Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (6)

People in Mount Kuring-Gai

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.9% (878) Female 50.1% (883)

Population Density

167
people per km²
1,766 people · 10.6 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,643
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
5.3%
India
3.1%
China
2.0%
South Africa
1.5%
New Zealand
1.5%
Philippines
1.1%
South Korea
1.1%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
2.3%
Cantonese
1.5%
Nepali
1.1%
Hindi
1.0%
Malayalam
1.0%
Korean
0.8%
Thai
0.7%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
41.0%
Australian
34.9%
Irish
11.7%
Scottish
10.5%
Chinese
6.1%
Indian
3.7%
Italian
3.7%
German
3.0%
Filipino
2.2%
Australian Aboriginal
2.1%
Dutch
1.7%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
36.9%
Catholic
18.0%
Anglican
14.2%
Not stated
4.8%
Hinduism
4.7%
Christian (other)
4.1%
Uniting Church
3.9%
Baptist
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
59.5% 827
Separated
1.7% 24
Divorced
7.3% 101
Widowed
3.5% 48
Never married
28.1% 391

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
49.4%
Couple: no children
21.8%
Couple: no children under 15
20.1%
One parent: no children under 15
4.8%
One parent: children under 15
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
14.8%
2 persons
30.2%
3 persons
18.6%
4 persons
23.0%
5 persons
9.3%
6+ persons
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Mount Kuring-Gai

Housing Tenure

Of the 585 occupied private dwellings in Mount Kuring-Gai at the 2021 Census, 12.6% were rented, 37.1% owned outright and 48.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.5% 3 dwellings
Owned outright
37.1% 217 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
48.0% 281 dwellings
Rented
12.6% 74 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.5% 3 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
95.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.1%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.4%
2 bedrooms
7.1%
3 bedrooms
35.9%
4 bedrooms
41.1%
5 bedrooms
12.3%
6+ bedrooms
2.1%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.6%
$300-$449/mo
1.9%
$600-$799/mo
1.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
8.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
11.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
19.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
18.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
31.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.8%
1 vehicle
29.7%
2 vehicles
44.0%
3 vehicles
15.0%
4+ vehicles
8.6%

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

Work, income and education in Mount Kuring-Gai

Employment

Employed full-time
39.7% 502 people
Employed part-time
23.2% 293 people
Unemployed
1.5% 19 people
Not in labour force
35.6% 449 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
36.9%
Managers
18.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.8%
Clerical & Administrative
12.9%
Community & Personal Service
8.2%
Sales Workers
4.5%
Labourers
2.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.0%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
0.9%
$300-$399/wk
1.4%
$400-$499/wk
2.7%
$500-$649/wk
3.1%
$650-$799/wk
4.3%
$800-$999/wk
4.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.9%
$4,000+/wk
22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.5%
$1-$149/wk
4.2%
$150-$299/wk
6.1%
$300-$399/wk
2.5%
$400-$499/wk
2.6%
$500-$649/wk
2.1%
$650-$799/wk
7.0%
$800-$999/wk
8.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.8%
$3,500+/wk
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
63.5%
Did not go to work
23.5%
Train
4.9%
Car (passenger)
3.4%
Truck
1.7%
Walked only
1.3%
Other
0.9%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.8%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
71.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
32.4%
Certificate III/IV
24.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.1%
Postgraduate Degree
16.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.4%
Certificate I/II
2.5%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
25.7%
Health
13.3%
Engineering
13.3%
Society & Culture
12.5%
Architecture & Building
6.9%
Education
6.9%
Information Technology
5.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
5.2%
Creative Arts
3.8%
Agriculture & Environment
3.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.2%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
41.5%
Secondary: Government
24.6%
Vocational Education
10.8%
Pre-school
8.7%
Secondary: Catholic
5.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.2%
Primary: Catholic
3.0%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
1.2%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
93.3%
Has need for assistance
4.6%
Need for assistance not stated
1.9%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
153
Asthma
75
Arthritis
72
Heart disease
42
Diabetes
36
Cancer
31
Lung condition
24
Kidney disease
16
Stroke
9

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
16.1% 217
Did not provide
83.9% 1,135

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
22.9% 309
Not a volunteer
77.1% 1,041

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
1.7% 23
Never served
98.3% 1,333

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.1%
1 child
13.4%
2 children
33.2%
3 children
18.7%
4 children
4.2%
5+ children
1.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
6
1951: 1960
11
1961: 1970
39
1971: 1980
52
1981: 1990
65
1991: 2000
85
2001: 2010
120
2011: 2015
59
2016
20
2017
8
2018
3
2019
7
2020
5

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

Population Mobility

10.8%
moved in the last year
28.6%
moved in the last 5 years
2.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,536
Moved from NSW
117
Moved: same area (SA2)
55

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.5%
5: 14 hours
32.2%
15: 29 hours
19.2%
30+ hours
11.5%
Did not do domestic work
16.6%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
92.4%
Step family: no other children
4.3%
Intact family: other children present
2.2%
Blended family: no other children
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Mount Kuring-Gai Crime Statistics

8 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Assault
3
Theft
2
Drug Offences
2
Other Against Property
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Mount Kuring-Gai

The closest suburb to Mount Kuring-Gai is Berowra, 2.0 km away.

Berowra
2.0 km away · income $998/wk · rent $580/wk
Mount Colah
2.5 km away · income $1,032/wk · rent $525/wk
Hornsby Heights
3.9 km away · income $967/wk · rent $620/wk
Berowra Heights
4.6 km away · income $974/wk · rent $580/wk
Asquith
5.3 km away · income $1,041/wk · rent $490/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Kuring-Gai

What is the population of Mount Kuring-Gai NSW?

The population of Mount Kuring-Gai NSW is 1,766 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 167 people per km². Mount Kuring-Gai is ranked #3,198 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mount Kuring-Gai?

The median personal income in Mount Kuring-Gai NSW is $961 per week, or $49,972 per year. The median household income is $2,428 per week. Family income is $2,643 per week. Mount Kuring-Gai is ranked #1,513 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mount Kuring-Gai?

Median rent in Mount Kuring-Gai NSW is $568 per week ($2,461 per month). Rent represents 23.4% of household income, which is considered affordable. Mount Kuring-Gai ranks #330 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount Kuring-Gai?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Kuring-Gai NSW is $2,648. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount Kuring-Gai?

The median age in Mount Kuring-Gai NSW is 42 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount Kuring-Gai a good suburb to live in?

Mount Kuring-Gai is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,766. The median income is $961/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.4% 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: 12783. All dollar figures in AUD.