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Hampden Hall vs West Kempsey

The verdict

West Kempsey is more affordable, with a median house price of $465K 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 HallWest Kempsey
Overall4345
Transport4646
Education1715
Liveability6369

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

Demographics

Hampden HallWest Kempsey
Population745,073
Median age5140
Median household income (wk)$1,199$925
Bachelor degree or higher15.0%13.9%
Born in Australia70.3%83.0%
Avg household size2.42.3

Growth: Hampden Hall Stable · West Kempsey Stable

Property

Hampden HallWest Kempsey
Median house price$845K$465K
Median unit priceData not available$305K
House price YoYData not available4.2%
Median rent — house (wk)$500$500
Rental yield (house)Data not available5.8%
Days on market (house)927

Median price history

Safety

Hampden HallWest Kempsey
Residential safety score5
Break & enter dwelling /100k01,952
Motor vehicle theft /100k0867
Domestic assault /100k02,149
Total incidents /100k (all)031,540

Total incidents over time

Schools

Hampden HallWest Kempsey
Total schools04
Government02
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available907

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

Transport

Hampden HallWest Kempsey
Transport score4646
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)2.7 km2.0 km

Liveability

Hampden HallWest Kempsey
Summer max temp27.0°C27.0°C
Winter max temp19.0°C19.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,5001,500
Supermarkets01
Cafes & restaurants03
Parks015
PlaygroundsData not available4
Swimming poolsData not available113
Medical GPs02
Distance to coast (km)14.8 km17.8 km
Distance to CBD (km)348.1 km348.1 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)3.8 km1.4 km

Population & growth

Hampden HallWest Kempsey
Population (2021)745,073
Estimated 2025765,219
Projected 2041775,309
Annual growth rate0.67%0.71%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Hampden Hall or West Kempsey?

West Kempsey is more affordable, with a median house price of $465K 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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