NSW · Mid-Coast Council
Cundletown, NSW, 2430
Desirability index
#690 among Country & regional suburbs
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 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.
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)
- 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 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
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
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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· 13 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
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.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · 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).
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.
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.
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.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap 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 index — Suburb 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
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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