Port Macquarie-Hastings
East Kempsey
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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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
1,336
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
179
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
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.
6
0
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in East Kempsey.
Local schools for East Kempsey
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Kempsey East Public School
Kempsey West Public School
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.
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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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