Ku-ring-gai

City in New South Wales, Australia

Overview

Ku-ring-gai, set on Sydney's northern fringe, is renowned for its lush greenery, prestigious schools, and peaceful, affluent suburbs. The area combines natural beauty with well-established residential communities and easy access to stunning national parks.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-33.73°, 151.15°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
96
Female Safety
95
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$3,744
Local Cost
$2,185
Local Income
$4,100
Cashless
98
English
99
Temperature
18.0°C
Summer Avg
22.7°C
Winter Avg
12.7°C
Record High
43.0°C
Record Low
2.0°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
912 mm
Internet Speed
112 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
219.0
Airport
RSE
Distance
19 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 37 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 87/100.