NSW · Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
Kendall, NSW, 2439
Desirability index
58.5/100
How this score is calculated#190 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Kendall is a small locality in the Port Macquarie-Hastings area, home to around 1,153 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 185 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025, roughly 160.5 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
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
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)
- 185
- Against the person
- 55
- Against property
- 72
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 160.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 21 residents
- State safety percentile
- 13.6th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions12
- Fraud11
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment31
- Malicious Damage To Property25
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offences10
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
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
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).
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· 18 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
2022· 21 proposals
21 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 17 proposals
17 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
21 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).
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.
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.
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.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 58.5/100
- Cohort rank
- #190 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Kendall Public School, Logans Crossing Rdtransport
- River St Before Railway Sttransport
- River St Before Railway Sttransport
- River St Opp Railway Sttransport
- River St Opp Railway Sttransport
- Kendall School of ArtsheritageComboyne Street, KendallSHR
- Henry Kendall Memorial Parkgovernmentpark
- Kendall War Memorial Parkgovernmentpark
- Norrie Reservegovernmentpark
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandahplanning6A RIVER STREET KENDALL 2439Lodged 20 Jan 2026 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · 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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