Kempsey, NSW 2440
Port Macquarie-HastingsAll suburbs in postcode 2440
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Median house price
$431,000
+2.6% over the past year.
Median of 14 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Kempsey at a glance
- Median unit
- $205,920
- Weekly rent
- $505
- Houses · units $383
- Population
- 483
- Median age 43
Prices: Median of 14 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2440), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Kempsey
Houses change hands at $431,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median (14 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $205,920, roughly 52% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+2.6%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $86,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Kempsey on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2440)
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What to know about Kempsey
Kempsey (2440) sits in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region of NSW. The median house here is $431,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +2.6% over the past year, in line with the NSW average (3%).
Kempsey has roughly 483 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters.
What it’s like to live here
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,142 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
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Location
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.
- Family households
- 51%
- Lone person
- 47%
- Owner occupied
- 45%
- Renter occupied
- 52%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 6.09% (median rent $505/wk against a $431,000 price tag). Units yield 9.67% 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, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 6.09%
- On the $431,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 9.67%
- On the $205,920 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +2.6%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
329 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,142 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 29.2°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 6.7°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Kempsey
- What is the median house price in Kempsey?
- The median house price in Kempsey, NSW 2440 is $431,000 (median of 14 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +2.6%.
- How much is my house worth in Kempsey?
- A useful starting point is the Kempsey median house price of $431,000 (units $205,920). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Kempsey a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Kempsey is 6.1%: the median weekly house rent is $505 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2440), June 2026) against the median house price of $431,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 2.6% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Kempsey is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 suburb in the Port Macquarie-Hastings area, NSW 2440.
- What is the average rent in Kempsey?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $505, for units it's $383.
- 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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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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