South Kempsey
NSW 2440 · Kempsey
2,604 (2021) → 2,679 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Kempsey local government area (est. 31,773 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
South Kempsey is a stable suburb in Kempsey, NSW 2440, about 342km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $432K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 14km inland. South Kempsey has an overall score of 16/100, 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%), New Zealand (0.96%), Philippines (0.81%), Germany (0.42%), China (0.31%)
Top languages: Australian Indigenous Languages (0.31%), Punjabi (0.27%), Mandarin (0.15%), Filipino (0.15%), Khmer (0.12%)
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 855 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Kempsey Adventist SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 953
- Melville High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 849
- Macleay Vocational CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 787
- Kempsey South Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 767
Nearby (within 10km)
- Kempsey East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 875
- Kempsey West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 794
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.3kmICSEA 991
- Kempsey High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.2kmICSEA 848
- St Paul's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 7.1kmICSEA 999
- Green Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8kmICSEA 712
- Aldavilla Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.2kmICSEA 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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about South Kempsey
Is South Kempsey safe?
South 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 23,963 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in South Kempsey?
In South Kempsey, the median house price is $432K. Median weekly house rent is $490.
How far is South Kempsey from Sydney CBD?
South Kempsey is about 342.3 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in South Kempsey?
South Kempsey has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 839 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in South Kempsey?
South Kempsey has a transport score of 0/100.