NSW · Kempsey Council
Kundabung, NSW, 2441
Desirability index
#898 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Kundabung is a small locality in the Kempsey area, home to around 616 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 324 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-14%), roughly 526.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $525, 12 public transport stops within the suburb, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- 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)
- 22 / 0 / 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.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $528
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)
- 324
- Against the person
- 120
- Against property
- 137
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 526
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 5 residents
- State safety percentile
- 24.9th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -14.1%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault40
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment41
- Malicious Damage To Property39
- Motor Vehicle Theft19
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault25
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
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
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Check signage. Follow directions on site. Exercise caution. Unsealed Roads - Resheeting ProgramTo continueOld Coast Rd12 Jun 2026 – 03 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
27 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
June 2026
- Temporary building, structure or use; Entertainment associated with existing premisesRIVER ROAD KUNDABUNG 2441Under Assessment
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
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
- Shelter
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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
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
- 5.0/100
- Cohort rank
- #898 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
- Kundabung Post Office, Ravenswood Rdtransport
- Kundabung Rd Turnaroundtransport
- Rodeo Dr At Smiths Creek Rdtransport
- Upper Smiths Creek Rd At Pacific Hwytransport
- Wharf Rd Before Pacific Hwytransport
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (detached)planning273 CROWTHER DRIVE KUNDABUNG 2441Lodged 05 Feb 2025 · Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahsplanning26 WHARF ROAD KUNDABUNG 2441Lodged 25 Sep 2023 · Determined
- Demolitionplanning92 WHARF ROAD KUNDABUNG 2441Lodged 20 Jan 2022 · Determined
- Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning125 SMITHS CREEK ROAD KUNDABUNG 2441Lodged 19 Apr 2022 · Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Carportplanning92 WHARF ROAD KUNDABUNG 2441Lodged 28 Nov 2023 · Withdrawn
Data sources & freshness
- 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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