Sherwood (Kempsey) vs Turners Flat
The verdict
Turners Flat is more affordable, with a median house price of $767K versus $915K in Sherwood (Kempsey). Turners Flat rates higher for education (21 vs 11). Sherwood (Kempsey) is closer to the coast (27.5 km vs 32.1 km).
Scores
Sherwood (Kempsey)Turners Flat
| Sherwood (Kempsey) | Turners Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 11 | 14 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 11 | 21 |
| Liveability | 22 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Sherwood (Kempsey) | Turners Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 145 | 169 |
| Median age | 55 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,303 | $1,781 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 13.9% | 13.3% |
| Born in Australia | 84.1% | 78.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 3 |
Growth: Sherwood (Kempsey) Stable · Turners Flat Stable
Property
| Sherwood (Kempsey) | Turners Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $915K | $767K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $500 | $500 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Sherwood (Kempsey) | Turners Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | 0 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Sherwood (Kempsey) | Turners Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Sherwood (Kempsey) · Turners Flat
Transport
| Sherwood (Kempsey) | Turners Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| 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) | 11.3 km | 15.5 km |
Liveability
| Sherwood (Kempsey) | Turners Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 27.5 km | 32.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 342.8 km | 344.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.1 km | 14.1 km |
Population & growth
| Sherwood (Kempsey) | Turners Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 145 | 169 |
| Estimated 2025 | 148 | 172 |
| Projected 2041 | 147 | 172 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.51% | 0.44% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Sherwood (Kempsey) or Turners Flat?
Turners Flat is more affordable, with a median house price of $767K versus $915K.
Which has better public transport, Sherwood (Kempsey) or Turners Flat?
Sherwood (Kempsey) and Turners Flat have similar transport scores.
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