Port Macquarie-Hastings

East Kempsey

NSW2440

East Kempsey at a glance

Walk score

6

Very car dependent

Population

1,336

Median age 41

The brief

What to know about East Kempsey.

East Kempsey (2440) sits in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region of NSW.

East Kempsey has roughly 1,336 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

East Kempsey scores 6/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put East Kempsey's population at 1,336, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

1,336

Median age

41

Family households

62%

Lone person

37%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$295/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$300/wk

Owner occupied

63%

Renter occupied

34%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

1,336

Median age: 41

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

179

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft67 (37.4%)
Assault24 (13.4%)
Disorderly conduct20 (11.2%)
Against justice procedures18 (10.1%)
Malicious damage to property16 (8.9%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

6

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

25

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in East Kempsey.

Local schools for East Kempsey

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Government School Catchment

Kempsey East Public School

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Kempsey West Public School

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Kempsey South Public School

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Frequently asked

About East Kempsey.

What is the East Kempsey postcode?
East Kempsey is in the 2440 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
What is the average rent in East Kempsey?
The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $300.
What schools are in East Kempsey?
There are 12 schools serving East Kempsey on this page, including Kempsey East Public School, St Joseph's Primary School, Kempsey West Public School.
How walkable is East Kempsey?
East Kempsey has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 25.
What suburbs are near East Kempsey?
East Kempsey is close to Hampden Hall, Kempsey, South Kempsey, Verges Creek, West Kempsey.
What is the population of East Kempsey?
East Kempsey has approximately 1,336 residents. The median age is 41.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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