Port Macquarie-Hastings
Kempsey
Kempsey at a glance
Median house
$390,000
-7.1% year on year
Median unit
$205,920
Days on market
31
Average to sell
Population
483
Median age 43
About
Welcome to Kempsey.
Kempsey is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$390,000
-7.1% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$295/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$253/wk
Owner occupied
45%
Renter occupied
52%
At a deeper level
$390,000
-7.1% annual growth
$205,920
31
Average days to sell
483
Median age: 43
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20263.93%
Based on $390,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.39%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026-7.1%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202645%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202631 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
$564K
5-year change
-31%
2026
$390K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
483
Median age
43
Family households
51%
Lone person
47%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Kempsey.
- What is the median house price in Kempsey?
- The median house price in Kempsey, NSW 2440 is $390,000. 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.
- 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?
- Kempsey has approximately 483 residents. The median age is 43.
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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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