Stuarts Point
NSW 2441 · Kempsey
766 (2021) → 781 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Kempsey local government area (est. 31,773 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Stuarts Point is a stable suburb in Kempsey, NSW 2441, about 378km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $614K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is right by the coast. Stuarts Point has an overall score of 21/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 30/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2441 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.26%), New Zealand (1.17%), USA (0.78%), Vietnam (0.78%), Italy (0.39%)
Top languages: German (0.78%), Vietnamese (0.39%)
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.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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 948 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Stuarts Point Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 848
Nearby (within 10km)
- Scotts Head Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.3kmICSEA 1014
- South West Rocks Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.2kmICSEA 952
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
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
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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 Stuarts Point
Is Stuarts Point safe?
Stuarts Point has a residential safety score of 30/100, 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 5,222 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Stuarts Point?
In Stuarts Point, the median house price is $614K. Median weekly house rent is $527.
How far is Stuarts Point from Sydney CBD?
Stuarts Point is about 377.9 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Stuarts Point?
Stuarts Point has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 848 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Stuarts Point?
Stuarts Point has a transport score of 0/100.