Hampden Hall vs West Kempsey
The verdict
West Kempsey is more affordable, with a median house price of $460K versus $845K in Hampden Hall. West Kempsey rates higher for liveability (69 vs 63). Hampden Hall is closer to the coast (14.8 km vs 17.8 km).
Scores
Hampden HallWest Kempsey
| Hampden Hall | West Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 45 |
| Transport | 46 | 46 |
| Education | 17 | 15 |
| Liveability | 63 | 69 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hampden Hall | West Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 74 | 5,073 |
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,199 | $925 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 15.0% | 13.9% |
| Born in Australia | 70.3% | 83.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: Hampden Hall Stable · West Kempsey Stable
Property
| Hampden Hall | West Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $845K | $460K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $305K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -4.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $490 | $490 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 5.5% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Hampden Hall | West Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 1,952 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 867 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 2,149 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 0 | 20,954 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hampden Hall | West Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 908 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hampden Hall · West Kempsey
Transport
| Hampden Hall | 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) | 2.7 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Hampden Hall | 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 | 0 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 113 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.8 km | 17.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 348.1 km | 348.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.8 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Hampden Hall | West Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 74 | 5,073 |
| Estimated 2025 | 76 | 5,219 |
| Projected 2041 | 77 | 5,309 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.67% | 0.71% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Hampden Hall or West Kempsey?
West Kempsey is more affordable, with a median house price of $460K versus $845K.
Which has better public transport, Hampden Hall or West Kempsey?
Hampden Hall and West Kempsey have similar transport scores.
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