South Kempsey vs West Kempsey.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $440,000 and $460,000. South Kempsey edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
South Kempsey (median $440,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than West Kempsey ($460,000). Over the past year, South Kempsey (+18.9%) ran 14.4 percentage points ahead of West Kempsey (+4.5%) on house-price growth.
West Kempsey scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household.
For buyers
South Kempsey is the lower entry point at $440,000 median, 4% 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 5.71%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Common questions
Is South Kempsey or West Kempsey cheaper to buy in?
South Kempsey has the lower median house price at $440,000, roughly 4% below West Kempsey ($460,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, South Kempsey or West Kempsey?
Over the past 12 months, South Kempsey grew +18.9% vs +4.5% in West Kempsey, a gap of 14.4 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.
Which is more walkable, South Kempsey or West Kempsey?
West Kempsey 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, South Kempsey or West Kempsey?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.97% in South Kempsey vs 5.71% in West Kempsey. 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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