Kempsey at a glance
Median house
$490,000
-7.1% year on year
Median unit
$205,920
Days on market
31
Average to sell
Population
483
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Kempsey.
The postcode for Kempsey is 2440 (NSW).
The median house price in Kempsey is $490,000.
Kempsey (2440) sits in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region of NSW. The median house here is $490,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -7.1% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Kempsey has roughly 483 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Listings here typically sell in 31 days, faster than the NSW average of 32.
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Day to day
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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 Kempsey's population at 483, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (45% own, 52% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (47%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
483
Median age
43
Family households
51%
Lone person
47%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $490,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $205,920, roughly 58% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-7.1%), giving buyers more room to negotiate. Days on market sit around 31, broadly typical for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $98,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Kempsey on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Days on market run around 31, typical for the state. With 12-month growth at -7.1%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$490,000
-7.1% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$295/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$253/wk
Owner occupied
45%
Renter occupied
52%
At a deeper level
$490,000
-7.1% annual growth
$205,920
31
Average days to sell
483
Median age: 43
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.13% (median rent $295/wk against a $490,000 price tag). Units yield 6.39% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 52% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.13%
Based on $490,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.39%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024-7.1%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202645%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202431 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -7.1%/yr
2021
$708K
5-year change
-31%
2026
$490K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
602
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kempsey.
Local schools for Kempsey
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Kempsey High School
Kempsey East Public School
Kempsey West Public School
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Frequently asked
About Kempsey.
- What is the median house price in Kempsey?
- The median house price in Kempsey, NSW 2440 is $490,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is -7.1%.
- What is the Kempsey postcode?
- Kempsey is in the 2440 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- Where is Kempsey?
- Kempsey is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2440, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- What is the average rent in Kempsey?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $253.
- What schools are in Kempsey?
- There are 12 schools serving Kempsey on this page, including St Joseph's Primary School, St Paul's College, Kempsey High School.
- What suburbs are near Kempsey?
- Kempsey is close to South Kempsey, Hampden Hall, West Kempsey, East Kempsey, Pola Creek.
- What is the population of Kempsey?
- The population of Kempsey is approximately 483 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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