Burnt Bridge vs South Kempsey
The verdict
Burnt Bridge rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). South Kempsey rates higher for education (16 vs 4). South Kempsey is closer to the coast (13.6 km vs 17.9 km).
Scores
Burnt BridgeSouth Kempsey
| Burnt Bridge | South Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 22 | 16 |
| Transport | 35 | 0 |
| Education | 4 | 16 |
| Liveability | 24 | 31 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Burnt Bridge | South Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 110 | 2,604 |
| Median age | 30 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,218 | $1,074 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 0.0% | 15.5% |
| Born in Australia | 83.6% | 81.1% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.6 |
Growth: Burnt Bridge Stable · South Kempsey Stable
Property
| Burnt Bridge | South Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $432K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $355K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -4.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $500 | $500 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 5.9% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 26 |
Median price history
Safety
| Burnt Bridge | South Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 2,727 | 1,229 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 909 | 806 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 7,273 | 2,304 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 37,273 | 28,840 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Burnt Bridge | South Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 827 |
See the full school list on each profile: Burnt Bridge · South Kempsey
Transport
| Burnt Bridge | South Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.6 km | 5.2 km |
Liveability
| Burnt Bridge | South Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 19.0°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 50 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.9 km | 13.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 341.9 km | 342.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.9 km | 6.5 km |
Population & growth
| Burnt Bridge | South Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 110 | 2,604 |
| Estimated 2025 | 113 | 2,679 |
| Projected 2041 | 115 | 2,725 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.67% | 0.71% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Burnt Bridge or South Kempsey?
Burnt Bridge has the higher transport score (Burnt Bridge 35/100 vs South Kempsey 0/100).
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