Median house price
$720k
-11% change
NSW · Kempsey Council
Kundabung, 2441
Est. population · Jun 2025
579
Growth (1 yr)
+0.7%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.5%
Median age
45
Median income
$1,448/wk
Employment rate
56.8%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$720,000
Languages at home
2.1%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- National parks
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
In Kempsey Council, Kundabung keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.
Reported crime has been falling recently. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer growth momentum, plus community and employment relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Kundabung snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$525/wk
Population (ERP)
579
+0.7% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
7.5%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#382
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
56th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
56th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 31.5/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5323rd in Australia
- State rank
- 1719th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #382 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #727 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $528
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $720,000
- Median price change
- -10.7%
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 and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
579(June 2025)
+0.7% annual · +2.5% over 5 years · 56th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.7%
- 5-year growth
- +2.5%
- Change in 1 year
- +4
- Change in 5 years
- +14
- Growth rank in NSW
- 56th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~600), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 616
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,448
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 17 of 227
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,670
- Employment rate
- 56.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 207 / 0 / 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 · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 43
- Against the person
- 16
- Against property
- 18
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 74.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 38 residents
- State safety percentile
- 55.5th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -13.8%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault40
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment41
- Malicious Damage To Property39
- Motor Vehicle Theft19
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault25
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 · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
12 public transport stops in this suburb
- Kundabung Post Office, Ravenswood Rd
- Kundabung Rd Turnaround
- Rodeo Dr At Smiths Creek Rd
- Upper Smiths Creek Rd At Pacific Hwy
- Wharf Rd Before Pacific Hwy
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 · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 2 parks mapped in suburb
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 12 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 18/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 3.25
Sport & outdoors(1)
- Park
Other(1)
- Shelter
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
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 — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Kempsey District Hospital (15.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 21
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 36.3
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 19°
- Rainfall
- 439 mm · ~55 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 494 mm · ~62 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 252 mm · ~32 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 279 mm · ~35 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 3 proposals
August 2026
- SubdivisionLot 5 Old Coast Road and Taylors Road, KundabungUnder Assessment
July 2026
- Subdivision337 UPPER SMITHS CREEK ROAD KUNDABUNG 2441Under Assessment
June 2026
- Temporary building, structure or use; Entertainment associated with existing premisesRIVER ROAD KUNDABUNG 2441Withdrawn
2025· 4 proposals
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure617 OLD COAST ROAD KUNDABUNG 2441Determined
February 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (detached)273 CROWTHER DRIVE KUNDABUNG 2441Determined
January 2025
- Subdivision14 RAVENSWOOD ROAD KUNDABUNG 2441Determined
- Subdivision90 KUNDABUNG ROAD KUNDABUNG 2441Determined
2024· 4 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure92 KUNDABUNG ROAD KUNDABUNG 2441Determined
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure65 AMBER WAY KUNDABUNG 2441Determined
August 2024
- Subdivision14 RAVENSWOOD ROAD KUNDABUNG 2441Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure10 FRANKS LANE KUNDABUNG 2441Determined
2023· 9 proposals
November 2023
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Carport92 WHARF ROAD KUNDABUNG 2441Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah146 UPPER SMITHS CREEK ROAD KUNDABUNG 2441Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool146 UPPER SMITHS CREEK ROAD KUNDABUNG 2441Withdrawn
September 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs26 WHARF ROAD KUNDABUNG 2441Determined
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Shed659 OLD COAST ROAD KUNDABUNG 2441Determined
June 2023
- Dwelling26E RODEO DRIVE KUNDABUNG 2441Determined
May 2023
- Dual occupancy5 APPLE TREE DRIVE KUNDABUNG 2441Determined
March 2023
- Dwelling152 MINGALETTA ROAD KUNDABUNG 2441Determined
February 2023
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Earthworks / change in levels; Retaining walls, protection of trees; Garages, carports and car parking spaces92 WHARF ROAD KUNDABUNG 2441Determined
2022· 5 proposals
August 2022
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Earthworks / change in levels; Retaining walls, protection of trees; Garages, carports and car parking spaces92 WHARF ROAD KUNDABUNG 2441Determined
July 2022
- Dwelling54 WINSTEAD ROAD KUNDABUNG 2441Determined
April 2022
- Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development125 SMITHS CREEK ROAD KUNDABUNG 2441Determined
January 2022
- Demolition92 WHARF ROAD KUNDABUNG 2441Determined
- Dwelling34 KUNDABUNG ROAD KUNDABUNG 2441Determined
2021· 4 proposals
November 2021
- Shed54 WINSTEAD ROAD KUNDABUNG 2441Determined
October 2021
- Home business; Other97 CARLYLE ROAD KUNDABUNG 2441Determined
August 2021
- Dwelling; Demolition560 WINSTEAD ROAD KUNDABUNG 2441Determined
- Subdivision of land14 RAVENSWOOD ROAD KUNDABUNG 2441Determined
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 · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
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 · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Cowper
- Member of Parliament
- Pat CONAGHAN (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 131,639
- Turnout (2025)
- 90.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +0.5 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 59.1%Labor 40.9%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 17.7 km away).
Coalition 61.3%Labor 38.7%
2.3 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +0.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- KundabungLabor 38.8% · Coalition 61.2% TPP (2025)2.5 km away
- Telegraph PointLabor 29.7% · Coalition 70.3% TPP (2025)13.5 km away
- Kempsey SouthLabor 40.4% · Coalition 59.6% TPP (2025)13.9 km away
- Kempsey EastLabor 35.5% · Coalition 64.5% TPP (2025)14.8 km away
- KempseyLabor 41.6% · Coalition 58.4% TPP (2025)15.3 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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