Kenthurst, NSW Family Guide
NSW 2156 · The Hills Shire Council
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Tennis around Kenthurst
5 listed within 5 km of Kenthurst · 2 in Kenthurst
In Kenthurst
In Kenthurst
3.6 km from central Kenthurst
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- Hills District Tennis Academy · Annangrove · 4.5 km
- Tennis Court · Annangrove · 4.4 km
More sports
- Swimming (1 in Kenthurst · 1 within 5 km) — Hills Swimming (2.4 km)
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Arts & dance around Kenthurst
3 listed within 5 km of Kenthurst · 2 in Kenthurst
In Kenthurst
In Kenthurst
4.6 km from central Kenthurst
Schools within 3 km of Kenthurst
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5 schools within 3 km of the Kenthurst centre, 4 with a Kenthurst address. See all schools with a Kenthurst address
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Parks, playgrounds & community places
Within 3 km (pools 5 km). Features shown only where verified.
Playgrounds (verified features) (1)
Public pools (1)
Sports grounds (1)
Parks (4)
Eric Wood Reserve
Kenthurst · 0.4 km
Jasper Reserve
Kenthurst · 2.4 km
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Hornsby Model Engineers Co-OP
Galston · 2.9 km
Middle Dural Park
Middle Dural · 2.8 km
What's coming up
One-off events and programs listed within 5 km, over the next 60 days.
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At a glance
This guide brings together what AroundSchools lists for families in and around Kenthurst: 10 kids' activities within 5 km, 4 schools in Kenthurst, and parks and playgrounds.
- Sports
- Tennis, Swimming
- Kids' activities
- Arts & dance
- Parks & places
- 3 parks · 1 verified playground · 1 public pool
- Explore nearby
- Glenhaven, Annangrove, and Kellyville
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Browse mapped places (22)
- Kenthurst Public SchoolSchool
- Marian Catholic College - KenthurstSchool
- St Madeleine's Primary SchoolSchool
- The Hills Grammar SchoolSchool
- Galston High SchoolSchool
- Kenthurst School of DancingActivity
- Parker's Performing Arts CentreActivity
- Hills SwimmingActivity
- Kenthurst Tennis CentreActivity
- Simon Keogh's Tennis SchoolActivity
- Multi Sport Table Tennis AcademyActivity
- Tennis CourtActivity
- Hills District Tennis AcademyActivity
- Alpha Jiu Jitsu Academy DuralActivity
- Castle Hill Art SocietyActivity
- John Ben Yon Rotary ParkPark or community place
- Eric Wood ReservePark or community place
- Jasper ReservePark or community place
- Middle Dural ParkPark or community place
- Hornsby Model Engineers Co-OPPark or community place
- The Porter Scenic LookoutPark or community place
- Galston Indoor Aquatic Centre and GymnasiumPark or community place
Your council & community
Kenthurst within The Hills Shire Council
5 of the council area’s 75 activity providers · 4th of 11 suburbs by number of providers
Council-wide information and places near this suburb have different geographic scopes.
Homes with family context
Homes in and around Kenthurst
A summary. Each home’s page shows the schools and activities around it.
Recently sold within 5 km of Kenthurst
Homes that have sold nearby. We don’t show sale prices.
Kenthurst, NSW 2156
Property Type: Acreage / Semi-Rural
Kenthurst, NSW 2156
Property Type: House
Kenthurst, NSW 2156
Property Type: Acreage / Semi-Rural
Kenthurst, NSW 2156
Property Type: House
Kenthurst, NSW 2156
Property Type: Acreage / Semi-Rural
Galston, NSW 2159
Property Type: House
Nearby suburbs
Find more for your family close by. Distances are measured between suburb centres.
Glenhaven
1 activity provider · 4.6 km
Annangrove
3 activity providers · 4.7 km
Kellyville
4 activity providers · 7.2 km
Castle Hill
27 activity providers · 7.4 km
Compare activities, schools & parks
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Kenthurst
Tennis 2, Arts & dance 2, Swimming 1
4 schools · 3 parks
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Glenhaven4.6 km · same council
Arts & dance 1
1 school · 3 parks
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Annangrove4.7 km · same council
Tennis 3
1 school · 2 parks
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Kellyville7.2 km · same council
Tennis 2, Martial arts 1, Soccer 1
8 schools · 4 parks
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Castle Hill7.4 km · same council
Martial arts 9, Tennis 6, Gymnastics & cheer 3, Arts & dance 2 +6
10 schools · 14 parks
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Cherrybrook7.6 km
Football (AFL) 4, Tennis 2, Arts & dance 1, Kids' activities & play 1 +3
4 schools · 5 parks
| Area | Activities listed there | Schools | Parks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenthurst | Tennis 2, Arts & dance 2, Swimming 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Glenhaven4.6 km · same council | Arts & dance 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Annangrove4.7 km · same council | Tennis 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Kellyville7.2 km · same council | Tennis 2, Martial arts 1, Soccer 1 | 8 | 4 |
| Castle Hill7.4 km · same council | Martial arts 9, Tennis 6, Gymnastics & cheer 3, Arts & dance 2 +6 | 10 | 14 |
| Cherrybrook7.6 km | Football (AFL) 4, Tennis 2, Arts & dance 1, Kids' activities & play 1 +3 | 4 | 5 |
Each row counts only what is listed in that suburb itself; distances are between suburb centres.
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Figures from AroundSchools listings and official published data, refreshed 22 Oct 2026.
Recorded offences in Kenthurst
| Suburb | Recorded offences (12 months) |
|---|---|
| Kenthurst | 113 |
| Annangrove | 22 |
| Arcadia | 17 |
| Galston | 59 |
| Glenhaven | 64 |
Recorded offences, 12 months to 2026-06 · Source: © State of New South Wales (Department of Communities and Justice), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) · source
Libraries in and around Kenthurst
| Place | Suburb | What is there |
|---|---|---|
| Galston Branch Library | Galston | Library · Toilets, Parking |
| Hornsby Shire Council Libraries | Galston | Library · Toilets, Parking |
Live from the AroundSchools directory — 2 libraries, 13 parks and 1 community spaces we hold within 5 km of Kenthurst · correct as at 23 Oct 2026
Kids activities across The Hills Shire Council
Local guides & reading
Browse all articlesSchool, activity and family guides for readers exploring Kenthurst.
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NSW Selective and OC Entry for 2028: Dates, Places and the New Equal-Places Rule
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