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Kenthurst is a suburb of Sydney, located 39 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of The Hills Shire and part of the Hills District region.

History

Kent Forest was suggested as an appropriate name for the area where settlers from Kent, England had settled in the area, but it wasn’t popular and eventually Kenthurst was chosen, with ‘hurst’ meaning a ‘wooded area’. The meeting applied to the government ministry for permission to change the name, which was successful and was in general use from 1887.

Transport Links

The area is well served by buses and residents will travel to the train stations of nearby suburbs.

Shopping and Recreation

There is a small shopping complex here with local businesses as well as every day amenities.  Clubs can be found here for soccer, cricket and netball.

Schools

Kenthurst Public School, Marian College, St Madeleine’s, The Hills Grammar School and Kenthurst Preschool can all be found here.