Kurrajong is located 75 kilometres (47 mi) north-west of Sydney,[2] in the local government area of the City of Hawkesbury.

Kurrajong is a popular destination for tourists who enjoy the village's peaceful atmosphere and attractive natural surrounds.

Kurrajong is an Aboriginal name for several species of Australian trees in the genus Brachychiton, which once grew in abundance in the area.

Together with Gregory Blaxland and William Charles Wentworth, Lawson made a successful crossing of the Blue Mountains in 1813, which is now the major road to the west – the Great Western Highway.

In the 1820s and 1830s, the notorious bushranger Jack Donahoe and his gang terrorised the settlers and travellers of Kurrajong and Richmond.

By the late 19th century orchardists and others were lobbying the government to extend the railway from Richmond to Kurrajong so that they could get their produce to market more easily.

The Kurrajong Heights Hotel, a building with panoramic views towards the coast, was opened in 1928 but destroyed by fire in 1975.

The 1950s and 60s saw a decline in local tourism as people began to travel further afield for their holidays, in cars and planes.

For a number of years, in October, Kurrajong attracted many visitors to its locally renowned "Scarecrow Festival".

The scenery and rural tranquility has made it a sought after location for people wanting an escape from the bustle of life in the city.

There is also a revival of guest accommodation, as the pressures of modern work have meant that people want a weekend away that is only a short drive from their homes.

The Goods shed at Kurrajong station is now part of the Australiana Pioneer Village in Rose St, Wilberforce.

Businesses in the area include restaurants, cafes, estate agents, butchers, grocers, greengrocers, pharmacies, newsagents and post offices.