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Mount Kuring-Gai 2080 suburb insights

Located in the Hornsby council area, Mount Kuring-Gai (2080) is one of greater Sydney's residential suburbs covered by Stickybeak's property analysis tool. The 16 data cards on this page address four questions every buyer should ask: whether you can afford the suburb (median prices, rental yield, first home buyer schemes), what life would be like there (schools, childcare, walkability, commute to the CBD), whether there are any dealbreakers (flood risk, bushfire zones, air quality, traffic), and how Mount Kuring-Gai is likely to change over time (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics). Data is drawn from NSW Planning, Transport for NSW, the ABS, and other authoritative government sources. Use the sticky navigation bar at the top to move directly between sections.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

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Affordability

Can I afford Mount Kuring-Gai?

Can I afford Mount Kuring-Gai?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Mount Kuring-Gai? Based on the suburb median of $1,600,250 (houses) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$7,899/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
75.1%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$1,280,200 loan
20% deposit ($320,050)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 75% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Mount Kuring-Gai75.1%
Sydney median income88.1%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.

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Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.
Can I afford Mount Kuring-Gai?

Rental market in Mount Kuring-Gai

Postcode-level data suppressed for this quarter. Figures are LGA-level (Hornsby) estimates from DCJ.

Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
LGA fallback
$680per week
Sep 2025 · 229 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $528 per week (244 bonds)Mar 23: $560 per week (273 bonds)Jun 23: $600 per week (285 bonds)Sep 23: $630 per week (291 bonds)Dec 23: $628 per week (300 bonds)Mar 24: $650 per week (323 bonds)Jun 24: $660 per week (281 bonds)Sep 24: $653 per week (278 bonds)Dec 24: $650 per week (279 bonds)Mar 25: $650 per week (368 bonds)Jun 25: $670 per week (242 bonds)Sep 25: $680 per week (229 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

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NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents. Some figures here are LGA-level estimates (Hornsby) where postcode data is suppressed.

Lifestyle

Mount Kuring-Gai Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Mount Kuring-Gai

28
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
06:43 AEST
Macquarie Park station · 13.7 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 26 · Good

Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
4.4µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
13.8µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
-0.2pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Macquarie Park station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
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Change

How might Mount Kuring-Gai change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2080

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2080. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Mount Kuring-Gai change?

Investor activity in Mount Kuring-Gai

2080 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

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Also in Hornsby

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Hornsby postcodes, or explore the full Hornsby suburb index.

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2080?
Mount Kuring-Gai is the primary suburb with postcode 2080 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Mount Kuring-Gai is the main locality.
Which local government area is Mount Kuring-Gai in?
Mount Kuring-Gai (2080) is located in the Hornsby local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Mount Kuring-Gai?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Mount Kuring-Gai (2080) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Mount Kuring-Gai flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Mount Kuring-Gai. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Mount Kuring-Gai?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Mount Kuring-Gai (2080), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Mount Kuring-Gai (2080) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Mount Kuring-Gai (2080). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Mount Kuring-Gai changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Mount Kuring-Gai (2080) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Mount Kuring-Gai in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Mount Kuring-Gai 2080: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Hornsby suburb index to compare nearby options.