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Cundletown NSW 2430

Cundletown is a quiet riverside suburb on the Manning River near Taree, offering a relaxed, semi-rural lifestyle with easy access to town services. It appeals to families and retirees seeking space, community feel, and proximity to coastal spots like Old Bar.

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Why families consider Cundletown

Predominantly detached homes on larger blocks with a mix of long-term locals, young families, and older couples. Lifestyle centers on river recreation, local schooling, and commuting to Taree for employment, shopping, and healthcare.

Amenities & services

  • Local convenience shops and takeaway in Cundletown village
  • Manning Mall (Taree)
  • Taree Central Shopping Centre
  • Manning Rural Referral Hospital (Taree)
  • GP clinics and pharmacies in Taree
  • Cafes, pubs, and restaurants in Taree and Old Bar
  • Taree Library (MidCoast Libraries), Taree CBD
  • Wingham Library, Wingham

Transport & connectivity

  • Taree Station (NSW TrainLink XPT) ~8–10 minutes by car
  • Local bus services (Busways) linking Cundletown–Taree–Old Bar
  • Pacific Highway (A1) access via Manning River Drive
  • Taree Airport (general aviation) adjacent to Cundletown

Lifestyle & recreation

  • Manning River foreshore, boat ramps, and fishing
  • Cundletown Oval and local sports fields
  • Cundletown Museum (Lower Manning Historical Society)
  • Manning Entertainment Centre (Taree)
  • Nearby beaches and surfing at Old Bar/Wallabi Point
  • Cundletown Riverside Park and foreshore
  • Coocumbac Island Nature Reserve (Taree)
  • Queen Elizabeth Park (Taree)
  • Saltwater National Park (near Old Bar)

Education context

Limited local preschool/family day care in Cundletown; broader long day care and OSHC options available in Taree and Old Bar.

  • TAFE NSW Taree Campus (Taree)
  • University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health – Taree Education Centre
  • Charles Sturt University Port Macquarie Campus (Port Macquarie)
  • University of Newcastle Callaghan Campus (Newcastle)