Kempsey vs West Kempsey
The verdict
Kempsey is more affordable, with a median house price of $441K versus $460K in West Kempsey. Kempsey rates higher for transport (82 vs 46). Kempsey is closer to the coast (16.3 km vs 17.8 km).
Scores
KempseyWest Kempsey
| Kempsey | West Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 45 |
| Transport | 82 | 46 |
| Education | 16 | 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
| Kempsey | West Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 483 | 5,073 |
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $881 | $925 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 15.7% | 13.9% |
| Born in Australia | 82.8% | 83.0% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Kempsey Stable · West Kempsey Stable
Property
| Kempsey | West Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $441K | $460K |
| Median unit price | $266K | $305K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -4.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $490 | $490 |
| Rental yield (house) | 5.7% | 5.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 60 | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kempsey | West Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,863 | 1,952 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,863 | 867 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 6,004 | 2,149 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 109,731 | 20,954 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kempsey | 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: Kempsey · West Kempsey
Transport
| Kempsey | West Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 46 |
| Train stations | 2 | 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) | 2.2 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| 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 | 5 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 3 |
| Parks | 4 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 13 | 113 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.3 km | 17.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 348.4 km | 348.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.6 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Kempsey | West Kempsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 483 | 5,073 |
| Estimated 2025 | 497 | 5,219 |
| Projected 2041 | 506 | 5,309 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.72% | 0.71% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Kempsey or West Kempsey?
Kempsey is more affordable, with a median house price of $441K versus $460K.
Which has better public transport, Kempsey or West Kempsey?
Kempsey has the higher transport score (Kempsey 82/100 vs West Kempsey 46/100).
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