East Kempsey vs Kempsey
The verdict
Kempsey is more affordable, with a median house price of $441K versus $578K in East Kempsey. Kempsey rates higher for transport (82 vs 46). East Kempsey is closer to the coast (14.6 km vs 16.3 km).
Scores
East KempseyKempsey
| East Kempsey | Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 58 |
| Transport | 46 | 82 |
| Education | 20 | 16 |
| Liveability | 69 | 69 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| East Kempsey | Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,336 | 483 |
| Median age | 41 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,116 | $881 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.8% | 15.7% |
| Born in Australia | 86.4% | 82.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2 |
Growth: East Kempsey Stable · Kempsey Stable
Property
| East Kempsey | Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $578K | $441K |
| Median unit price | $385K | $266K |
| House price YoY | -0.2% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $490 | $490 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 60 |
Median price history
Safety
| East Kempsey | Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,946 | 1,863 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 898 | 1,863 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,497 | 6,004 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,126 | 109,731 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Kempsey | Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 875 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: East Kempsey · Kempsey
Transport
| East Kempsey | Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 82 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| 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) | 2.1 km | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| East Kempsey | 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 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 9 |
| Parks | 6 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 62 | 13 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.6 km | 16.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 346.5 km | 348.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| East Kempsey | Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,336 | 483 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,375 | 497 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,398 | 506 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.72% | 0.72% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, East Kempsey or Kempsey?
Kempsey is more affordable, with a median house price of $441K versus $578K.
Which has better public transport, East Kempsey or Kempsey?
Kempsey has the higher transport score (East Kempsey 46/100 vs Kempsey 82/100).
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