Kendall, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Kendall, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area.
| Locality | Kendall |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Port Macquarie-Hastings Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.63273 |
| Longitude | 152.6965 |
| Population | 1,109 |
| Density | 79.0 /km² |
| Area | 14.0 km² |
| Elevation | 21 m |
| Postcode | 2439 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 285 km north-northeast |
Kendall is a locality in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,109. The locality covers an area of 14.0 km², giving a population density of about 79.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 21 m above sea level. It lies approximately 285 km north-northeast of Sydney. Kendall is located at 31.6327°S, 152.6965°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2439. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Kendall rests in a landscape cradled by the Dakka Range, its slopes dusted with the muted greens of eucalypt forests and the deeper, richer hues of rainforest pockets. It lies 26.9 km south-west of Port Macquarie, NSW (from Port Macquarie, NSW: bearing 225°T), and is situated 14.0 km west-south-west of Bonny Hills. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of damp earth and eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the bush that presses in from all sides. The Macleay River, a silver ribbon, snakes its way through the valley floor, its banks lined with willows and the occasional weathered fence post, remnants of a time when cattle grazed closer to its flow. The light in the late afternoon often softens, casting long shadows that stretch across the paddocks and lending a quiet, almost sleepy character to the place, as if the land itself exhales a sigh of contentment.
Historically, Kendall was a hub for timber-getting, the rich forests of the Dakka Range yielding valuable hardwoods that fuelled the early economy of the region. Sawmills once buzzed with activity, their machinery echoing through the valley, but today that industry has largely receded, leaving behind a quieter existence. The local economy now leans more towards agriculture, with small farms cultivating a variety of produce, and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that draws visitors seeking a slower pace. The old railway line, now a popular walking and cycling track, traces a gentle path through the countryside, a silent testament to the journeys of generations past, and a pathway for today's traveller to experience the enduring charm of Kendall.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kendall, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Kendall, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Kendall includes the postcode (2439), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Port Macquarie-Hastings Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Kendall is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |