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Hampden Hall vs South Kempsey

The verdict

South Kempsey is more affordable, with a median house price of $432K versus $845K in Hampden Hall. Hampden Hall rates higher for transport (46 vs 0). South Kempsey is closer to the coast (13.6 km vs 14.8 km).

Scores

Hampden HallSouth Kempsey
Hampden HallSouth Kempsey
Overall4316
Transport460
Education1716
Liveability6331

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

Demographics

Hampden HallSouth Kempsey
Population742,604
Median age5142
Median household income (wk)$1,199$1,074
Bachelor degree or higher15.0%15.5%
Born in Australia70.3%81.1%
Avg household size2.42.6

Growth: Hampden Hall Stable · South Kempsey Stable

Property

Hampden HallSouth Kempsey
Median house price$845K$432K
Median unit priceData not available$355K
House price YoYData not available-4.1%
Median rent — house (wk)$500$500
Rental yield (house)Data not available5.9%
Days on market (house)926

Median price history

Safety

Hampden HallSouth Kempsey
Residential safety score5
Break & enter dwelling /100k01,229
Motor vehicle theft /100k0806
Domestic assault /100k02,304
Total incidents /100k (all)028,840

Total incidents over time

Schools

Hampden HallSouth Kempsey
Total schools04
Government02
Independent02
Average ICSEAData not available827

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

Transport

Hampden HallSouth Kempsey
Transport score460
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)2.7 km5.2 km

Liveability

Hampden HallSouth Kempsey
Summer max temp27.0°C27.0°C
Winter max temp19.0°C19.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,5001,500
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants01
Parks06
PlaygroundsData not available1
Swimming poolsData not available50
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)14.8 km13.6 km
Distance to CBD (km)348.1 km342.3 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)3.8 km6.5 km

Population & growth

Hampden HallSouth Kempsey
Population (2021)742,604
Estimated 2025762,679
Projected 2041772,725
Annual growth rate0.67%0.71%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Hampden Hall or South Kempsey?

South Kempsey is more affordable, with a median house price of $432K versus $845K.

Which has better public transport, Hampden Hall or South Kempsey?

Hampden Hall has the higher transport score (Hampden Hall 46/100 vs South Kempsey 0/100).

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Data sources

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