Frederickton vs South Kempsey.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $548,750 and $440,000.
South Kempsey (median $440,000) is roughly 25% cheaper to buy into than Frederickton ($548,750). Over the past year, South Kempsey (+18.9%) ran 22.2 percentage points ahead of Frederickton (-3.3%) on house-price growth.
Frederickton scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Frederickton (875) sits above South Kempsey (863). Frederickton skews owner-occupied (71%), South Kempsey runs more rental-dense (61% owner).
For buyers
South Kempsey is the lower entry point at $440,000 median, 25% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
South Kempsey carries both higher gross yield (5.97% vs 4.79%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Frederickton edges out on average school ICSEA (875 vs 863).
Common questions
Is Frederickton or South Kempsey cheaper to buy in?
South Kempsey has the lower median house price at $440,000, roughly 25% below Frederickton ($548,750). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Frederickton or South Kempsey?
Over the past 12 months, South Kempsey grew +18.9% vs -3.3% in Frederickton, a gap of 22.2 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Frederickton or South Kempsey have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Frederickton scores 875 vs 863 in South Kempsey. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Frederickton or South Kempsey?
Frederickton scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Frederickton or South Kempsey?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.97% in South Kempsey vs 4.79% in Frederickton. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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