NSW · Mid-Coast Council

Cundletown, NSW, 2430

Desirability index

26.8/100

#690 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Cundletown is a smaller suburban community in the Mid-Coast area, home to around 2,050 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 3,882 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-11%), roughly 1893.7 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $510 (flats $400, houses $550), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

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

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian 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.

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
3,882
Against the person
1,132
Against property
1,283
Rate per 1,000 residents
1,893.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 2 residents
State safety percentile
44.1th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-10.9%

Most common offence types

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order246
  • Breach Bail Conditions547
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault317
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment396
  • Malicious Damage To Property367

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statisticsNSW 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

Data sources & freshness

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

Data sources & freshness

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 Accommodation
    51 OXLEY BEND ROAD CUNDLETOWN 2430Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    31A RIVER STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430On Exhibition
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
    79 RIVER STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
  • April 2026

  • Signage; Advertising and signage; Business identification sign
    54-76 RIVER STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Withdrawn
  • March 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport
    20 DENISON STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
  • Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care; Hours of operation and trading
    39 GEORGE STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport
    44 MAIN STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
  • February 2026

  • Home business; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    16 VICTORIA STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
2025· 12 proposals
  • December 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers
    10 CUNI CLOSE CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
  • Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    9 AVIATION WAY CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
  • October 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Carport
    4 ARKANA AVENUE CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
  • Commercial development; Erection of a new structure
    16 EMERTON CLOSE CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
  • August 2025

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise; Take away food and drink
    55 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 drink
    55 MAIN STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
  • April 2025

  • Subdivision
    45 FERRY LANE CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
  • March 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    58 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 barriers
    39 RIVER STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
  • January 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport
    46 GEORGE STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    33 RIVER STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
2024· 17 proposals
  • November 2024

  • Subdivision
    22 RIVER STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
  • October 2024

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    11 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; School
    63D HIGH STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    8 AIRPORT DRIVE CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
  • September 2024

  • Temporary building, structure or use; Community facility
    32 LANSDOWNE ROAD CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
  • August 2024

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    108 LANSDOWNE ROAD CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Caravan park
    1 MANNING RIVER DRIVE CUNDLETOWN 2430Operational consent requested
  • July 2024

  • Signage; Advertising and signage
    94 PRINCES STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
  • June 2024

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    17 MAIN STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport
    2 24 GEORGE STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    68 HIGH STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
  • May 2024

  • Erection of a new structure; Carport
    6 QUEEN STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
  • April 2024

  • Industrial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure
    16 EMERTON CLOSE CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    3 AUDRAL CLOSE CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
  • March 2024

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure
    82 MAIN STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    33 RIVER STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
  • January 2024

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    87 RIVER STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
2023· 13 proposals
  • December 2023

  • Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    16 AIRPORT DRIVE CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
  • November 2023

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    3 PREMIER DRIVE CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
  • October 2023

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    45 FERRY LANE CUNDLETOWN 2430Determined
2022· 26 proposals

26 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 21 proposals

21 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Petrol station

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap 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

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.

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState 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.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover featuresOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
26.8/100
Cohort rank
#690 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Manning Valley Anglican Collegetransport
  • Oakvale Rd After Tine Sttransport
  • Princes St After Arkana Avtransport
  • Princes St At Denison Sttransport
  • Princes St Opp Denison Sttransport
  • Cundletown Ovalgovernmentpark
  • Market Squaregovernmentpark
  • Victoria Squaregovernmentpark
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandahplanning79 RIVER STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Lodged 02 Jun 2026 · Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carportplanning2 24 GEORGE STREET CUNDLETOWN 2430Lodged 18 Jun 2024 · Determined

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