Cundletown

Cundletown is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Cundletown is around 2,045. This figure reflects a decrease from the previous count in the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,050 people. The current estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and analysis of resident population data from the latest ERP release by the ABS in June 2025. This results in a population density ratio of approximately 110 persons per square kilometer. The primary driver for population growth in the area during recent periods was overseas migration, contributing nearly 57% of overall population gains.

AreaSearch's projections for Cundletown are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Looking ahead to 2041, aggregated SA2-level projections indicate an expected population increase just below the median for national regional areas. This translates to an anticipated growth of 98 persons in Cundletown over the next 16 years, representing a total increase of approximately 4.7%.

The level of residential development activity in Cundletown is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Cundletown has recorded around 4 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years up to FY-26. This totals an estimated 20 homes. In FY-26 so far, 2 approvals have been recorded. The population decline in recent years has resulted in adequate housing supply relative to demand, creating a balanced market with good buyer choice.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $452,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. This financial year, $7.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Rest of NSW, Cundletown shows substantially reduced construction, 63.0% below regional average per person. This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties, which is also below national average, suggesting possible planning constraints. New development consists of 50.0% detached dwellings and 50.0% attached dwellings, marking a significant departure from the current housing pattern of 95.0% houses. This skew toward compact living offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. The estimated count of 2056 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment.

Future projections show Cundletown adding 97 residents by 2041, with current construction levels expected to adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Cundletown has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

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Despite maintaining a low unemployment rate of 3.3%, Cundletown has experienced recent job losses, resulting in a below average employment performance ranking when compared nationally

Cundletown's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs, with essential services well represented. The unemployment rate as of December 2025 was 3.3%, lower than Regional NSW's 3.9%. Of the 928 residents employed, 57.8% participate in the workforce, compared to Regional NSW's 60.5%.

Home-based work is low at 8.0%, despite Covid-19 impacts. Key industries are health care & social assistance (1.3 times regional level), retail trade, and construction. Agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented with only 2.0% of the workforce compared to Regional NSW's 5.3%. The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.8, indicating ample local employment opportunities.

From December 2024 to December 2025, Cundletown's labour force decreased by 1.2%, employment declined by 1.8%, and unemployment rose by 0.6 percentage points. In comparison, Regional NSW saw employment fall by 1.2%, labour force contract by 0.8%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Cundletown's industry mix suggests local employment growth of 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Cundletown had a median income among taxpayers of $47,329. The average income stood at $57,664. This was below the national average and compared to levels of $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $52,213 (median) and $63,615 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Cundletown all fall between the 17th and 20th percentiles nationally. The data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 31.7% of residents (648 people), mirroring the region where 29.9% occupy this bracket. After housing, 85.4% of income remains, though this ranks at only the 22nd percentile nationally.

Cundletown is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Cundletown, as per the latest Census evaluation, 95.2% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 4.9% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is compared to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cundletown stood at 42.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.4% and rented ones at 22.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,387, lower than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent in Cundletown was $350, slightly higher than Regional NSW's figure of $330. Nationally, Cundletown's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863 and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Cundletown has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 71.1% of all households, consisting of 26.8% couples with children, 29.3% couples without children, and 13.8% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 28.9%, with lone person households at 25.2% and group households comprising 3.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

Cundletown faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 11.9%, significantly lower than NSW's average of 32.2%. This disparity presents both challenges and opportunities for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.7%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.7%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 43.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (34.1%).

Educational participation is high, with 27.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (11.1%), secondary education (7.9%), and tertiary education (2.0%).

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Cundletown has 39 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 23 different routes that together facilitate 233 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents on average located 128 meters from the nearest stop. Most Cundletown residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 96% of residents. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling in the area.

According to the 2021 Census, only 8.0% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 33 trips per day, resulting in approximately 5 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Cundletown is well below average with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Cundletown faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. A wide range of health conditions affect both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is relatively low, at approximately 50% of the total population (around 1,018 people), compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 10.5 and 9.5% of residents respectively. However, 59.4% of residents reported having no medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Working-age residents face notable health challenges due to higher chronic condition rates. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 25.9% (529 people), than Regional NSW's 23.4%. While health outcomes among seniors generally align with national rankings, some challenges persist.

The latest Census data sees Cundletown placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Cundletown was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 92.4% of its population being citizens, 93.9% born in Australia, and 97.4% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Cundletown, as of the latest data (2016), was Christianity, comprising 57.6% of people, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups were Australian at 35.4%, English at 32.3%, and Irish at 9.0%.

Notably, Australian Aboriginal representation was higher in Cundletown at 6.1% compared to the regional average of 4.6%. Lebanese and Russian populations also showed notable differences, with 0.6% and 0.2% respectively in Cundletown, compared to 0.2% each regionally.

Cundletown hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Cundletown's median age is 46, higher than Regional NSW's figure of 43 and significantly greater than the national norm of 38. The 0-4 age group comprises 7.3%, compared to Regional NSW, while the 35-44 cohort stands at 10.5%. Post-2021 Census data indicates the 0-4 age group grew from 6.2% to 7.3%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort declined from 13.8% to 12.7%. By 2041, Cundletown's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 25-34 group is projected to grow by 18%, reaching 250 from 212. Meanwhile, the 55-64 and 65-74 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.