NSW · Mid-Coast Council
Cundletown, 2430
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Cundletown offers a slower smaller community life in Mid-Coast, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and community and employment lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in housing affordability and parks and green space. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 2,050
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $1,305
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 43 of 777
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,387
- Employment rate
- 49.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 63 / 12 / 3
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $400
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $550
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $510
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 263
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 215
- Against the person
- 63
- Against property
- 71
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 104.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 33 residents
- State safety percentile
- 73.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -10.9%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order246
- Breach Bail Conditions547
- Domestic Violence Related Assault317
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment396
- Malicious Damage To Property367
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 964
- Cundletown Public SchoolPrimary
- Manning Valley Anglican CollegeCombined
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
71 public transport stops in this suburb
- Manning Valley Anglican College
- Oakvale Rd After Tine St
- Princes St After Arkana Av
- Princes St At Denison St
- Princes St Opp Denison St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
97 planning-related records
2026· 8 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation51 OXLEY BEND ROAD CUNDLETOWN 2430Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure31A RIVER STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430On Exhibition
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah79 RIVER STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
April 2026
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Business identification sign54-76 RIVER STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Withdrawn
March 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport20 DENISON STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
- Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care; Hours of operation and trading39 GEORGE STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport44 MAIN STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
February 2026
- Home business; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation16 VICTORIA STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
2025· 12 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers10 CUNI CLOSE CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 AVIATION WAY CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
October 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Carport4 ARKANA AVENUE CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
- Commercial development; Erection of a new structure16 EMERTON CLOSE CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
August 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise; Take away food and drink55 MAIN STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
June 2025
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)13 MAIN STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
May 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise; Take away food and drink55 MAIN STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
April 2025
- Subdivision45 FERRY LANE CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure58 MAIN STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
February 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers39 RIVER STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
January 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport46 GEORGE STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation33 RIVER STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
2024· 17 proposals
November 2024
- Subdivision22 RIVER STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
October 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure11 QUEEN STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Access ramp; Minor building alterations (external); Pathways and paving; School63D HIGH STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure8 AIRPORT DRIVE CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
September 2024
- Temporary building, structure or use; Community facility32 LANSDOWNE ROAD CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
August 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure108 LANSDOWNE ROAD CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Caravan park1 MANNING RIVER DRIVE CUNDLETOWN 2430Operational consent requested
July 2024
- Signage; Advertising and signage94 PRINCES STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure17 MAIN STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport2 24 GEORGE STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure68 HIGH STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
May 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Carport6 QUEEN STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
April 2024
- Industrial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure16 EMERTON CLOSE CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure3 AUDRAL CLOSE CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure82 MAIN STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation33 RIVER STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
January 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure87 RIVER STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
2023· 3 proposals
December 2023
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16 AIRPORT DRIVE CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
November 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure3 PREMIER DRIVE CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure45 FERRY LANE CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Petrol station
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Cundletown OvalPark
- Market SquarePark
- Victoria SquarePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 13
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 45.8/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 37% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2481st in Australia
- State rank
- 777th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #71 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #189 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Petrol stationamenitiesfuel
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime246
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime547
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime317
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime396
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime367
- Manning Valley Anglican Collegetransport
- Oakvale Rd After Tine Sttransport
- Princes St After Arkana Avtransport
- Princes St At Denison Sttransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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