West Kempsey at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
5,073
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about West Kempsey.
The postcode for West Kempsey is 2440 (NSW).
West Kempsey (2440) sits in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region of NSW.
West Kempsey has roughly 5,073 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
West Kempsey scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
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 West Kempsey's population at 5,073, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 40% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,073
Median age
40
Family households
63%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$295/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$290/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
40%
At a deeper level
5,073
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1,600
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
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in West Kempsey.
Local schools for West Kempsey
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Government School Catchment
Kempsey High School
Kempsey West Public School
Green Hill Public School
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Frequently asked
About West Kempsey.
- What is the West Kempsey postcode?
- West Kempsey is in the 2440 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- Where is West Kempsey?
- West Kempsey is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2440, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- What is the average rent in West Kempsey?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $290.
- What schools are in West Kempsey?
- There are 12 schools serving West Kempsey on this page, including St Paul's College, Kempsey High School, St Joseph's Primary School.
- How walkable is West Kempsey?
- West Kempsey has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near West Kempsey?
- West Kempsey is close to South Kempsey, Kempsey, Greenhills, Greenhill, Euroka.
- What is the population of West Kempsey?
- The population of West Kempsey is approximately 5,073 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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