East Kempsey
NSW 2440 · Kempsey
1,336 (2021) → 1,375 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Kempsey local government area (est. 31,773 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
East Kempsey is a stable suburb in Kempsey, NSW 2440, about 347km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $578K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 46/100, and is about 15km inland. East Kempsey has an overall score of 46/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 5/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2440 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.42%), Philippines (1.12%), New Zealand (0.67%), Germany (0.52%), Thailand (0.45%)
Top languages: Australian Indigenous Languages (0.97%), Filipino (0.45%), Arabic (0.37%), Tagalog (0.3%), Mandarin (0.22%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 857 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Kempsey East Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 875
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 991
- Kempsey Adventist SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 953
- Kempsey West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 794
- Kempsey South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 767
- Melville High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 849
- Kempsey High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 848
- Macleay Vocational CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3.4kmICSEA 787
- St Paul's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.9kmICSEA 999
- Green Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 712
- Frederickton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.9kmICSEA 890
- Aldavilla Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.1kmICSEA 896
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about East Kempsey
Is East Kempsey safe?
East Kempsey has a residential safety score of 5/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 12,126 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in East Kempsey?
In East Kempsey, the median house price is $578K and the median unit price is $385K. Median weekly house rent is $490.
How far is East Kempsey from Sydney CBD?
East Kempsey is about 346.5 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in East Kempsey?
East Kempsey has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 875 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in East Kempsey?
East Kempsey has a transport score of 46/100.