Kendall
NSW 2439 • Rest of NSW
About Kendall
Kendall is a charming village on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, located 36 kilometres southwest of Port Macquarie in the Camden Haven area. With a population of around 890, it is named after the Australian poet Henry Kendall. The town sits along the Camden Haven River in a lush, green valley setting within the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area.
Kendall offers a relaxed village lifestyle with a general store, café by the river, Services & Citizens Club, and a restored historic wharf. The town has modern tennis courts, an aquatic centre, and hosts community events at its heritage School of Arts building. It appeals to retirees and tree-changers seeking a peaceful riverside setting with easy access to the Camden Haven beaches and Port Macquarie.
Kendall falls under postcode 2439 and is governed by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Port Macquarie electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Busways 334 — Port Macquarie 40 min
- NSW TrainLink coach — Taree / Sydney Varies
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Regional town; Port Macquarie (36 km) is the nearest major centre
Small village centre is walkable; car needed for most services in Port Macquarie
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Kendall Public School ICSEA 9366559 0040 Logans Crossing Rd
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Kendall, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Kendall by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Kendall Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Kendall" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
4 state housing + 5 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 37
- 2. New Zealand 10
- 3. France 5
- 4. Germany 5
- 5. Ireland 5
- 6. Scotland 5
- 7. Poland 4
- 8. Canada 3
- 9. Iran 3
- 10. Netherlands 3
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)