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Cundletown

NSW 2430 · Mid-Coast

2,050 (2021)2,063 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Mid-Coast local government area (est. 99,351 residents)

17
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

2,050
Population
$593K
Median house (2026)
84
Safety score
0
Transport score

Cundletown is a stable suburb in Mid-Coast, NSW 2430, about 253km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $593K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 11km inland. Cundletown has an overall score of 17/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 84/100.

253.1 km
To Sydney CBD
11.1 km
To coast
$550/wk
Median rent (house)
6.5 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

2,050
Population
46
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Mid-Coast LGA population (est. 2025)99,351
Median household income (weekly)$1,305
vs NSW median-29.5%
Median taxable income (individual)$49,146/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -18%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2430 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher17.0%
Born in Australia87.8%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse690 / 3 / 12

Top countries of birth: England (1.61%), New Zealand (0.68%), Philippines (0.59%), Indonesia (0.2%), Scotland (0.2%)

Top languages: Australian Indigenous Languages (0.44%), Filipino (0.29%), Sinhal (0.2%), Spanish (0.2%), Thai (0.2%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$593K+6.9%
Median house (2026)
Data not available
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$550 / $400 wk
Rental yield (house)4.8%
Days on market (house)32 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

84
Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

3
Break & enter dwelling146/100k
0
Steal from dwelling0/100k
4
Motor vehicle theft195/100k
6
Domestic assault293/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
7
Non-domestic assault341/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 80 (all categories, latest year)3,902 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026

Schools

31

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

13
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 903 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Manning Valley Anglican CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1005
  • Cundletown Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 923

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Chatham Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 837
  • Chatham High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4kmICSEA 814
  • St Clare's High SchoolSecondary · Catholic · 4.2kmICSEA 1012
  • St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.8kmICSEA 952
  • Manning Gardens Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 724
  • Taree High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 918
  • Taree Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 795
  • Taree West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.6kmICSEA 910
  • Mitchells Island Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9kmICSEA 917
  • MidCoast Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 9.1kmICSEA 1015
  • YulinbalSecondary · Independent · 9.8km

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

0
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationTaree (6.5 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate7.9% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ↑

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
23.9%
Retail Trade
13.6%
Accommodation & Food Services
8.3%
Construction
8.1%
Education & Training
7.7%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

28.0°C
Summer max
18.5°C
Winter max
1,150mm
Rainfall/yr
6.9h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

00 in suburbSupermarkets
00 in suburbCafes/Rest.
33 in suburbParks
22 in suburbPlaygrounds
0Pools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
74 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Air qualityGood air quality (76/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalManning Base Hospital (6.8 km)
Nearest vet4.4 km
Nearest airportPort Macquarie (59.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

16

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
7
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

8

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

3
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

56

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

1
Theatres
0
Cinemas
2
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

68

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

1
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.98

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Places of Worship

1
Christian0 in suburb
Total within 3km1
In this suburb0

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.16%
Projected population 20412,131
Projected households 2041805

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Cundletown

Is Cundletown safe?

Cundletown has a residential safety score of 84/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,902 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Cundletown?

In Cundletown, the median house price is $593K. Median weekly house rent is $550.

How far is Cundletown from Sydney CBD?

Cundletown is about 253.1 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Cundletown?

Cundletown has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 964 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Cundletown?

Cundletown has a transport score of 0/100.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.