Kendall
NSW 2439 · Port Macquarie-Hastings
1,153 (2021) → 1,252 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area (est. 90,351 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kendall is a moderate growth suburb in Port Macquarie-Hastings, NSW 2439, about 285km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $643K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 12km inland. Kendall has an overall score of 44/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 72/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.21%), New Zealand (0.87%), France (0.43%), Germany (0.43%), Ireland (0.43%)
Top languages: German (0.35%), Polish (0.35%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
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:
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
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 2025
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 966 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Kendall Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 961
Nearby (within 10km)
- Camden Haven High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 955
- Herons Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.2kmICSEA 916
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 9.4kmICSEA 1019
- Laurieton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 10kmICSEA 981
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Kendall
Is Kendall safe?
Kendall has a residential safety score of 72/100, 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 3,296 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Kendall?
In Kendall, the median house price is $643K. Median weekly house rent is $580.
How far is Kendall from Sydney CBD?
Kendall is about 284.9 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Kendall?
Kendall has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 961 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kendall?
Kendall has a transport score of 64/100, including 2 train stations.