Port Macquarie-Hastings
West Kempsey
West Kempsey at a glance
Median house
$455,000
+3.4% year on year
Median unit
$205,920
Days on market
31
Average to sell
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
5,073
Median age 40
About
Welcome to West Kempsey.
West Kempsey is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$455,000
+3.4% 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)
$290/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
40%
At a deeper level
$455,000
+3.4% annual growth
$205,920
31
Average days to sell
5,073
Median age: 40
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20263.37%
Based on $455,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20267.32%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+3.4%
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 202658%
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 +3.4%/yr
2021
$385K
5-year change
+18%
2026
$455K
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
5,073
Median age
40
Family households
63%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Kempsey High School
Kempsey West Public School
Green Hill Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About West Kempsey.
- What is the median house price in West Kempsey?
- The median house price in West Kempsey, NSW 2440 is $455,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +3.4%.
- What is the West Kempsey postcode?
- West Kempsey is in the 2440 postcode, in NSW, 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 Kempsey, South Kempsey, Greenhills, Greenhill, Euroka.
- What is the population of West Kempsey?
- West Kempsey has approximately 5,073 residents. 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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