East Kempsey vs West Kempsey
The verdict
West Kempsey is more affordable, with a median house price of $465K versus $553K in East Kempsey. East Kempsey rates higher for education (20 vs 15). East Kempsey is closer to the coast (14.6 km vs 17.8 km).
Scores
| East Kempsey | West Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 45 |
| Transport | 46 | 46 |
| Education | 20 | 15 |
| 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 | West Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,336 | 5,073 |
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,116 | $925 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.8% | 13.9% |
| Born in Australia | 86.4% | 83.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.3 |
Growth: East Kempsey Stable · West Kempsey Stable
Property
| East Kempsey | West Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $553K | $465K |
| Median unit price | $355K | $305K |
| House price YoY | -4.0% | 4.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $500 | $500 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | 27 |
Median price history
Safety
| East Kempsey | West Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,946 | 1,952 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 898 | 867 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,497 | 2,149 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,398 | 31,540 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Kempsey | West Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 889 | 907 |
See the full school list on each profile: East Kempsey · West Kempsey
Transport
| East Kempsey | West Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 46 |
| 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 | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| East Kempsey | West 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 6 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 62 | 113 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.6 km | 17.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 346.5 km | 348.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| East Kempsey | West Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,336 | 5,073 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,375 | 5,219 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,398 | 5,309 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.72% | 0.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, East Kempsey or West Kempsey?
East Kempsey and West Kempsey have similar residential safety scores (5 and 5/100).
Which is more affordable, East Kempsey or West Kempsey?
West Kempsey is more affordable, with a median house price of $465K versus $553K.
Which has better schools, East Kempsey or West Kempsey?
West Kempsey has a higher average school ICSEA (East Kempsey 889 vs West Kempsey 907; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, East Kempsey or West Kempsey?
East Kempsey and West Kempsey have similar transport scores.
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