NSW · Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
Kendall, 2439
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Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
As a regional hub in Port Macquarie-Hastings, Kendall combines local convenience with the appeal of a smaller community that feels genuinely its own. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker schools and education and community and employment against similar regional towns, even with transport and access and parks and green space holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 1,153
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $1,381
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 45 of 478
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Employment rate
- 51.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 38 / 6 / 0
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.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 53
- Against the person
- 16
- Against property
- 21
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 46
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 72 residents
- State safety percentile
- 22.5th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions12
- Fraud11
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment31
- Malicious Damage To Property25
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offences10
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
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 936
- Kendall Public SchoolPrimary
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
40 public transport stops in this suburb
- Kendall Public School, Logans Crossing Rd
- River St Before Railway St
- River St Before Railway St
- River St Opp Railway St
- River St Opp Railway 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).
93 planning-related records
2026· 9 proposals
June 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Manufactured home79 Batar Creek Road, Kendall NSWUnder Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure13 ELLENDALE CRESCENT KENDALL 2439Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Air-conditioning units; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Hot water systems; Landscaping structures; Rainwater tanks25 FOREST GLEN ROAD KENDALL 2439Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation facility (major)23 BATAR CREEK ROAD KENDALL 2439Determined
May 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Manufactured home; Non-standard HousingBATAR CREEK ROAD KENDALL 2439Under Assessment
April 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support5 DAWAN CLOSE KENDALL 2439Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation25 COMBOYNE STREET KENDALL 2439Determined
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationDOG TRACK ROAD KENDALL 2439Determined
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah6A RIVER STREET KENDALL 2439Determined
2025· 14 proposals
October 2025
- Temporary building, structure or use; Carport7 ARALUEN STREET KENDALL 2439Determined
September 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)32 LORNE ROAD KENDALL 2439Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah15 RIVER OAKS DRIVE KENDALL 2439Determined
July 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)2 ORARA STREET KENDALL 2439Determined
June 2025
- Shed; Temporary building, structure or use30 COMBOYNE STREET KENDALL 2439Determined
April 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport2 CHARLOTTE PLACE KENDALL 2439Withdrawn
- Shed; Erection of a new structure5 RIVER STREET KENDALL 2439Determined
March 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Recreation area23 BATAR CREEK ROAD KENDALL 2439Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah16A COMBOYNE STREET KENDALL 2439Determined
February 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Community facility1/49/DP758076 and 2/49/DP758076Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Swimming pool2 ORARA STREET KENDALL 2439Determined
January 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Manufactured homeBATAR CREEK ROAD KENDALL 2439Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool43 COMBOYNE STREET KENDALL 2439Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support16 LAUREL STREET KENDALL 2439Determined
2024· 14 proposals
December 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure49 BENAROON DRIVE KENDALL 2439Determined
November 2024
- Shed; Temporary building, structure or use30 COMBOYNE STREET KENDALL 2439Determined
October 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support31 DAWAN CLOSE KENDALL 2439Determined
September 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation facility (major)23 BATAR CREEK ROAD KENDALL 2439Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah28 LOGANS CROSSING ROAD KENDALL 2439Determined
August 2024
- Manufactured home; Hours of operation and tradingBATAR CREEK ROAD KENDALL 2439Determined
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah16A COMBOYNE STREET KENDALL 2439Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool27 DAWAN CLOSE KENDALL 2439Determined
May 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Community facility; Other Infrastructure23 BATAR CREEK ROAD KENDALL 2439Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure17 LAUREL STREET KENDALL 2439Determined
April 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure6 GRAHAM STREET KENDALL 2439Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah16A COMBOYNE STREET KENDALL 2439Determined
March 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces5A DOG TRACK ROAD KENDALL 2439Determined
February 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Clothes hoists and clothes lines; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Fences; Hot water systems; Letterboxes; Rainwater tanksSTEINMETZ LANE KENDALL 2439Determined
2023· 3 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure45 COMBOYNE STREET KENDALL 2439Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure27 DAWAN CLOSE KENDALL 2439Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)2 ORARA STREET KENDALL 2439Determined
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
24 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Liquor & Co.Alcohol
14 Comboyne Street
- Simply Beauty by GenevieveBeauty salon
- Bench
- Comboyne St before Jackson StBus stop
- Comboyne St opp Kendall War MemorialBus stop
- Kendall Station, Railway StBus stop
- River St before Railway StBus stop
- River St opp Railway StBus stop
- Fat Albert Artisan FoodsCafe
- Miss Nellie's CafeCafe
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
- Henry Kendall Memorial ParkPark
- Kendall War Memorial ParkPark
- Norrie ReservePark
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
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Kendall School of ArtsComboyne Street, KendallSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
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)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
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
- 43.3/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 43% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2892nd in Australia
- State rank
- 921st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #96 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #252 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
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Comboyne St before Jackson Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Comboyne St opp Kendall War Memorialamenitiesbus_stop
- Country Women's Association Kendallamenitiescommunity_centre
- Fat Albert Artisan Foodsamenitiescafe
- Kendallamenitiestrain_station
- Kendall Community Centreamenitiescommunity_centre
- Kendall General StoreamenitiesUnit 9-11 13 Comboyne Streetgeneral
- Kendall Services & Citizens Clubamenities4 Graham Streetlicensed_club
- Kendall Station, Platform 1amenitiestrain_station
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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