Frederickton
NSW 2440 · Kempsey
1,452 (2021) → 1,494 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Kempsey local government area (est. 31,773 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Frederickton is a stable suburb in Kempsey, NSW 2440, about 353km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $554K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 17km inland. Frederickton has an overall score of 14/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 21/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2440 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.27%), India (1.1%), New Zealand (0.55%), Brazil (0.41%), Scotland (0.41%)
Top languages: Australian Indigenous Languages (0.48%), Punjabi (0.41%), Greek (0.34%), Spanish (0.34%), German (0.28%)
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 865 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Frederickton Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 890
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Paul's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 5.3kmICSEA 999
- Kempsey High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.9kmICSEA 848
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.2kmICSEA 991
- Kempsey East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.6kmICSEA 875
- Kempsey West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.6kmICSEA 794
- Green Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 712
- Smithtown Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.8kmICSEA 885
- Aldavilla Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.8kmICSEA 896
- Melville High SchoolSecondary · Government · 8kmICSEA 849
- Gladstone Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.2kmICSEA 1004
- Kempsey South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.2kmICSEA 767
- Macleay Vocational CollegeSecondary · Independent · 8.8kmICSEA 787
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
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Frederickton
Is Frederickton safe?
Frederickton has a residential safety score of 21/100, 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 6,680 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Frederickton?
In Frederickton, the median house price is $554K. Median weekly house rent is $490.
How far is Frederickton from Sydney CBD?
Frederickton is about 352.6 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Frederickton?
Frederickton has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 890 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Frederickton?
Frederickton has a transport score of 0/100.