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Kendall NSW 2439

Kendall is a small, historic village in the Camden Haven area of the NSW Mid North Coast, named after poet Henry Kendall. It offers a quiet rural lifestyle with a strong community feel, arts and sporting culture, and easy access to coastal towns and forests.

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Why families consider Kendall

Mix of families, retirees, and tradies on small acreage and village lots; relaxed rural pace with strong community clubs and events; many residents commute to Laurieton, Wauchope or Port Macquarie for work and services.

Amenities & services

  • Village shops and cafes on Comboyne/Kendall Road
  • Kendall Services & Citizens Club
  • Post office
  • Nearby supermarkets at Laurieton and Lakewood (Coles, Woolworths)
  • GP clinics and pharmacies in Laurieton and Kew
  • Local hall and showground facilities
  • Laurieton Library (Laurieton)
  • Wauchope Library (Wauchope)
  • Port Macquarie Library (Port Macquarie)

Transport & connectivity

  • Kendall railway station (NSW TrainLink North Coast line)
  • Busways services linking to Laurieton and Port Macquarie (limited timetable)
  • Pacific Highway (A1) via Kew interchange
  • Kendall Road and Comboyne Road for regional access

Lifestyle & recreation

  • Kendall Tennis Club
  • Kendall Showground and sports oval
  • Camden Haven River (kayaking, fishing)
  • Nearby Dooragan National Park (North Brother Mountain) walking trails
  • Kendall Showground
  • Kerewong State Forest
  • Dooragan National Park
  • Camden Haven River foreshore
  • Queens Lake Nature Reserve
  • Coorabakh National Park

Education context

Kendall Community Preschool in town; more long day care and OSHC options in Laurieton, Lakewood and Kew.

  • Charles Sturt University – Port Macquarie Campus (Port Macquarie)