Kendall
With a median age of 48, Kendall sits 8.0 years above the national figure, making it one of the more age-skewed small towns in coastal NSW. The population of 1,153 is spread across 13.81 square kilometres at just 83.5 residents per km2. Household income lands in the 39.2nd percentile nationally, below the Australian average, yet 41.8% of residents own their homes outright because long-term residents have simply paid off their mortgages. University qualifications at 17.7% run 12.4 points below the national rate, and overseas-born residents at 7.8% are 13.8 points below national, reflecting an Anglo-Celtic community with high residential stability: 83.6% of residents had not moved in the previous year.
Population
1,153
Median Age
48.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,381/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
10
Median House
$648K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price in Kendall is $647,500, based on PSI-derived data. Prices fell 8.8% from $680,000 in 2024 to $620,000 in 2025, a meaningful correction that shifts the market in favour of buyers. Separate houses dominate at 98.6% of all dwellings, with semi-detached homes making up the remaining 1.4% and no meaningful apartment stock. Three-bedroom homes are the most common at 53.7%, followed by four-plus bedroom at 32.8% and two-bedroom at 13.5%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 25.4%, below the 30% stress threshold. That affordability headroom, compared with capital city markets, is one reason 41.8% of owners hold their property outright.
For Buyers
The median house price in Kendall is $647,500, based on PSI-derived data. Prices fell 8.8% from $680,000 in 2024 to $620,000 in 2025, a meaningful correction that shifts the market in favour of buyers. Separate houses dominate at 98.6% of all dwellings, with semi-detached homes making up the remaining 1.4% and no meaningful apartment stock. Three-bedroom homes are the most common at 53.7%, followed by four-plus bedroom at 32.8% and two-bedroom at 13.5%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 25.4%, below the 30% stress threshold. That affordability headroom, compared with capital city markets, is one reason 41.8% of owners hold their property outright.
For Investors
Kendall presents a mixed picture for investors. The renter share is low at 18.8%, which limits tenant demand, and the vacancy rate of 9.4% is elevated, signalling weak rental competition. Weekly rent averages $342, modest relative to the $647,500 median, implying a gross yield around 2.7%. Development activity is quiet at 10 applications in 12 months, mostly alterations and outbuildings rather than new residential supply, so oversupply from construction is not a near-term risk. The low turnover rate of 16.4% reflects an owner-occupier culture rather than an investment-heavy market. Against comparable coastal hinterland towns, the price correction of 8.8% in one year may attract contrarian buyers, but thin rental demand means yield-focused strategies face headwinds.
Development Activity
Total DAs
90
Last 12 Months
10
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-37.5%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Kendall iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Kendall Public School
K-6 · 206 students
Demographics
Kendall's median age of 48 is 8.0 years above the national figure, consistent with an aging resident base in regional coastal NSW. Overseas-born residents make up just 7.8%, which is 13.8 percentage points below the national average, and ancestry leans heavily Anglo-Celtic: English (562), Irish (149) and Scottish (109) are the top three recorded ancestries. University qualifications reach only 17.7%, some 12.4 points below national, while the participation rate of 51.1% is low, with 380 residents not in the labour force because of the older age profile. Average household size is 2.6, marginally above national at 0.1 above. Couples with no children (30.2% of families) and couples with children (319 families) are roughly balanced, and the volunteering rate of 18.2% is above typical regional levels.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
98.6%
Houses
1.4%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
The housing stock in Kendall is almost entirely separate houses at 98.6%, a higher detached share than the national average, with semi-detached at 1.4% and no apartments. Three-bedroom homes account for 53.7% of dwellings and four-plus bedroom for 32.8%, meaning larger family homes dominate. Tenure leans strongly toward ownership: 41.8% own outright and 39.4% carry a mortgage, leaving only 18.8% renting, well below the national renter share. The median house price of $647,500 is derived from 2024-2025 PSI data, peaking at $680,000 in 2024 before easing to $620,000 in 2025. Mortgage-to-income at 25.4% and rent-to-income at 24.8% both sit below the 30% stress threshold, meaning neither owners with mortgages nor renters face financial pressure by standard measures.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,517
Rent / wk
$342
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$642
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
9.4%
Unoccupied
45
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.4%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
30.2%
Couples, no children
961
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant industry in Kendall at 22.0% of employed residents (74 workers), reflecting both regional service provision and the local age profile. Construction follows at 15.5% (52 workers), consistent with rural building and maintenance activity, then Education at 10.1% (34 workers), Manufacturing at 9.2% and Retail at 9.2%. By occupation, Community and Personal Service workers lead (69), followed by Professionals (67) and Clerical/Admin (57), suggesting a public-service and care economy rather than a knowledge-industry hub. Full-time employment runs at 58.4%, and 187 residents work part-time. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is above the national average, partly because a participation rate of 51.1% reflects a large retired and semi-retired population rather than structural joblessness.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
58.4%
Part-time
35.7%
Participation
51.1%
Employed
449
Occupations
Top Industries
University
17.7%
Postgraduate
1.6%
Born Overseas
7.8%
Dwellings
423
Transport to Work
Car dependence in Kendall is extreme at 92.5% of residents driving to work, compared with lower rates in regional centres with public transport links, and only 1.9% walk or cycle. No public transport figure is available, consistent with limited bus services in small hinterland towns. No schools are recorded in the suburb data, so families access education in surrounding towns. Crime data is not available for this suburb at the statistical area level used. As a positive indicator, rent-to-income at 24.8% and mortgage-to-income at 25.4% are both below the 30% stress threshold, and the volunteering rate of 18.2% points to social cohesion. The 7.2% of residents needing daily assistance (80 people) is above the national average, consistent with the older median age of 48.
Drive
92.5%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
1.9%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Kendall compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kendall a good suburb to live in?
Kendall suits residents who value a quiet rural setting with strong ownership culture: 41.8% own their homes outright, above the national rate, and 83.6% of residents had not moved in the year before the Census. Household income sits in the 39.2nd percentile nationally, so amenities and services are limited compared with higher-income coastal towns. Car ownership is essential as 92.5% of residents drive to work.
What is the median house price in Kendall?
The median house price is $647,500 based on PSI-derived data. Prices peaked at $680,000 in 2024 and eased to $620,000 in 2025, a decline of 8.8% over one year. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.4% is below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Kendall?
No schools are recorded inside the Kendall suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in surrounding towns. Kendall has a population of 1,153 and a postcode of 2439. University qualifications among residents reach 17.7%, which is 12.4 percentage points below the national figure.
Is Kendall safe?
Crime data is not available for Kendall at the statistical area level used in this dataset. As indirect indicators, the suburb has low residential turnover with 83.6% of residents not moving in the prior year, a volunteering rate of 18.2%, and a rent-to-income ratio of 24.8%, all consistent with a stable, low-stress community of 1,153 people.
Is Kendall good for property investment?
Kendall has a low renter share of 18.8% and a vacancy rate of 9.4%, limiting rental demand. Weekly rent of $342 against a $647,500 median implies a gross yield around 2.7%, below most capital city yields. Prices fell 8.8% in one year from $680,000 to $620,000. Only 10 development applications were lodged in 12 months, so supply growth is minimal.
How is Kendall's population changing?
No population growth forecast data is available for Kendall. The existing profile shows a population of 1,153 with a median age of 48, which is 8.0 years above the national figure. High residential stability, with 83.6% not moving in the prior year, and household income in the 39.2nd percentile nationally suggest gradual demographic change rather than rapid growth or decline.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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