East Kurrajong
NSW 2758 • Greater Sydney
About East Kurrajong
East Kurrajong is a rural locality in the City of Hawkesbury, New South Wales, located approximately 74 kilometres north-west of Sydney CBD within the Greater Sydney statistical region. Spread across 35.6 square kilometres along a ridge extending from the foot of the Blue Mountains almost to the Hawkesbury River, it is a spacious, semi-rural community with a population of 2,203. The median household income of $2,757 per week is well above the state average, and the median monthly mortgage of $2,600 reflects the premium placed on acreage properties in this sought-after part of the Sydney basin fringe. The median age of 38 and household size of 3.4 speak to its popularity with young-to-middle-aged families.
East Kurrajong offers a genuine semi-rural lifestyle with large residential lots, equestrian properties, and hobby farms set against a backdrop of Blue Mountains foothills and Hawkesbury River valley scenery. The area is home to a mix of government, Catholic, and independent schools, reflecting strong family demand. Residents typically rely on cars for daily needs, with the nearby town of Kurrajong and the Richmond and Windsor service centres providing access to supermarkets, medical services, and public transport connections. The locality's combination of natural beauty, space, and relative proximity to Sydney makes it appealing to tree-changers, families seeking acreage, and those commuting to the outer western suburbs.
East Kurrajong falls under postcode 2758 and is governed by Hawkesbury Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hawkesbury electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Busways Route 655 — Richmond Station and Windsor 30–40 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Car-dependent locality; Windsor Road and the Bells Line of Road are primary access routes; Richmond Station provides the nearest train connection
A fully car-dependent rural locality with no local shops; residents drive to Kurrajong, Richmond, or Windsor for all services
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bilpin Public School ICSEA 1033Bells Line of Road
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Kurrajong East Public School ICSEA 974East Kurrajong Rd
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Kurrajong North Public School ICSEA 1018Bells Line of Road
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Comleroy Road Public School ICSEA 987McMahons Rd
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316 Comleory Road
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Kurrajong Public School ICSEA 10511111 Grose Vale Rd
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294 Redbank Road
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in East Kurrajong by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View East Kurrajong Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "East Kurrajong" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 55
- 2. New Zealand 25
- 3. South Africa 13
- 4. Germany 11
- 5. Netherlands 11
- 6. India 9
- 7. United States 8
- 8. Malta 7
- 9. Italy 6
- 10. Sri Lanka 6
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)