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Greenhill

NSW 2440 · Kempsey

757 (2021)779 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Kempsey local government area (est. 31,773 residents)

28
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

757
Population
$640K
Median house (2026)Low sales volume
5
Safety score
35
Transport score

Greenhill is a stable suburb in Kempsey, NSW 2440, about 348km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $640K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 35/100, and is about 21km inland. Greenhill has an overall score of 28/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 5/100.

348.0 km
To Sydney CBD
20.6 km
To coast
$490/wk
Median rent (house)
4.1 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

757
Population
42
Median age
2.8
Avg household

Age distribution

Kempsey LGA population (est. 2025)31,773
Median household income (weekly)$1,284
vs NSW median-30.6%
Median taxable income (individual)$48,150/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -19%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2440 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher14.8%
Born in Australia84.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse216 / 9 / 0

Top countries of birth: England (1.72%), New Zealand (0.66%), Philippines (0.66%), Scotland (0.66%), Thailand (0.53%)

Top languages: Australian Indigenous Languages (5.42%), Urdu (0.4%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$640K
Median house (2026)Low volume: 14 sales in 12 months
Data not available
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$490 / $377 wk
Rental yield (house)4.0%
Days on market (house)24 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

5
Residential

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:

6
Break & enter dwelling793/100k
3
Steal from dwelling396/100k
5
Motor vehicle theft661/100k
22
Domestic assault2,906/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
3
Non-domestic assault396/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 92 (all categories, latest year)12,153 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

4

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

12
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 857 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Green Hill Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 712

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Aldavilla Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 896
  • St Paul's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 999
  • Kempsey High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 848
  • Kempsey West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 794
  • St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4kmICSEA 991
  • Melville High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5kmICSEA 849
  • Kempsey East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 875
  • Kempsey South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 767
  • Macleay Vocational CollegeSecondary · Independent · 5.8kmICSEA 787
  • Kempsey Adventist SchoolCombined · Independent · 7kmICSEA 953
  • Frederickton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.2kmICSEA 890

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

35
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationKempsey (4.1 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate8.2% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ↑

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
21.5%
Retail Trade
12.9%
Education & Training
8.8%
Accommodation & Food Services
8.2%
Construction
7.7%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

27.0°C
Summer max
19.0°C
Winter max
1,500mm
Rainfall/yr
6.9h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

00 in suburbSupermarkets
00 in suburbCafes/Rest.
21 in suburbParks
11 in suburbPlaygrounds
8317 in suburbPools
21 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
10 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
21 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
17Sports fields
0Vets
Air qualityGood air quality (76/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalKempsey District Hospital (2.6 km)
Nearest vet4.8 km
Nearest airportPort Macquarie (43.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

74

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

2
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
17
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

23

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

2
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

21

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

76

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

1
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services1
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.32

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

2
Services
1
Aged care homes
60
Residential places
1
Home care providers
Average Star Rating3 of 5 (1 rated home)

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

2
Christian1 in suburb
Total within 3km2
In this suburb1

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

Stable
Annual growth rate0.72%
Projected population 2041792
Projected households 2041249

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Greenhill

Is Greenhill safe?

Greenhill 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 12,153 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Greenhill?

In Greenhill, the median house price is $640K. Median weekly house rent is $490.

How far is Greenhill from Sydney CBD?

Greenhill is about 348.0 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Greenhill?

Greenhill has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 712 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Greenhill?

Greenhill has a transport score of 35/100.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.