Kendall, NSW 2439 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Kendall is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2439, home to 1,153 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 281 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,153
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $1,381 /week
- Median personal income
- $642 /week
- Median family income
- $1,568 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Port Macquarie-Hastings
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $342 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Kendall Public School
- Camden Haven High School
- Herons Creek Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 train stop, 13 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 18 bus stops
- Comboyne St Opp Kendall War Memorial
- Batar Creek Rd At Albert St
- Batar Creek Rd Opp Laurel St
- Railway St After River St
- Kendall Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 1 restaurant
- 2 pubs and bars
- 12 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 44.9% of the 684 resolvable premises in Kendall. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 39.2%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 44.9%
- Fixed Wireless: 15.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 159 across postcode 2439 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 45 violent offences, 29 property damage, 28 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kendall?
Kendall (NSW 2439) had 1,153 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area.
What is the median rent in Kendall?
The median advertised rent in Kendall is $342/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Kendall?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Kendall covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kendall Public School (0.6 km), Camden Haven High School (3.1 km), Herons Creek Public School (6.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Kendall?
Kendall is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (44.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Kendall?
Across postcode 2439, 159 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (45), property damage (29), other (28). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Kendall?
19 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Kendall centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 13 bus stops, 1 train stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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