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Hampden Hall vs Kempsey

The verdict

Kempsey is more affordable, with a median house price of $462K versus $845K in Hampden Hall. Kempsey rates higher for transport (82 vs 46). Hampden Hall is closer to the coast (14.8 km vs 16.3 km).

Scores

Hampden HallKempsey
Hampden HallKempsey
Overall4358
Transport4682
Education1716
Liveability6369

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Hampden HallKempsey
Population74483
Median age5143
Median household income (wk)$1,199$881
Bachelor degree or higher15.0%15.7%
Born in Australia70.3%82.8%
Avg household size2.42

Growth: Hampden Hall Stable · Kempsey Stable

Property

Hampden HallKempsey
Median house price$845K$462K
Median unit priceData not available$221K
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$500$500
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)95

Median price history

Safety

Hampden HallKempsey
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k01,863
Motor vehicle theft /100k01,863
Domestic assault /100k06,004
Total incidents /100k (all)0124,638

Total incidents over time

Schools

Hampden HallKempsey
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Hampden Hall · Kempsey

Transport

Hampden HallKempsey
Transport score4682
Train stations02
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)2.7 km2.2 km

Liveability

Hampden HallKempsey
Summer max temp27.0°C27.0°C
Winter max temp19.0°C19.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,5001,500
Supermarkets05
Cafes & restaurants09
Parks04
PlaygroundsData not available1
Swimming poolsData not available13
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)14.8 km16.3 km
Distance to CBD (km)348.1 km348.4 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)3.8 km2.6 km

Population & growth

Hampden HallKempsey
Population (2021)74483
Estimated 202576497
Projected 204177506
Annual growth rate0.67%0.72%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Hampden Hall or Kempsey?

Kempsey is more affordable, with a median house price of $462K versus $845K.

Which has better public transport, Hampden Hall or Kempsey?

Kempsey has the higher transport score (Hampden Hall 46/100 vs Kempsey 82/100).

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Data sources

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