East Kempsey vs South Kempsey
The verdict
South Kempsey is more affordable, with a median house price of $432K versus $553K in East Kempsey. East Kempsey rates higher for transport (46 vs 0). South Kempsey is closer to the coast (13.6 km vs 14.6 km).
Scores
| East Kempsey | South Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 16 |
| Transport | 46 | 0 |
| Education | 20 | 16 |
| Liveability | 69 | 31 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| East Kempsey | South Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,336 | 2,604 |
| Median age | 41 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,116 | $1,074 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.8% | 15.5% |
| Born in Australia | 86.4% | 81.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.6 |
Growth: East Kempsey Stable · South Kempsey Stable
Property
| East Kempsey | South Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $553K | $432K |
| Median unit price | $355K | $355K |
| House price YoY | -4.0% | -4.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $500 | $500 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | 26 |
Median price history
Safety
| East Kempsey | South Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,946 | 1,229 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 898 | 806 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,497 | 2,304 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,398 | 28,840 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Kempsey | South Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 889 | 827 |
See the full school list on each profile: East Kempsey · South Kempsey
Transport
| East Kempsey | South Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 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) | 2.1 km | 5.2 km |
Liveability
| East Kempsey | 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 | 6 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 62 | 50 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.6 km | 13.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 346.5 km | 342.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 6.5 km |
Population & growth
| East Kempsey | South Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,336 | 2,604 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,375 | 2,679 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,398 | 2,725 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.72% | 0.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, East Kempsey or South Kempsey?
East Kempsey and South Kempsey have similar residential safety scores (5 and 5/100).
Which is more affordable, East Kempsey or South Kempsey?
South Kempsey is more affordable, with a median house price of $432K versus $553K.
Which has better schools, East Kempsey or South Kempsey?
East Kempsey has a higher average school ICSEA (East Kempsey 889 vs South Kempsey 827; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, East Kempsey or South Kempsey?
East Kempsey has the higher transport score (East Kempsey 46/100 vs South Kempsey 0/100).
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