Kempsey NSW 2440 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Kempsey is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2440). The median sale price is $390k (+152% since 2013). The median weekly rent is $500/week, a gross rental yield of about 6.7%. It has a population of about 483 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $210,000 |
| 2017 | $235,000 |
| 2018 | $198,000 |
| 2020 | $246,500 |
| 2021 | $290,500 |
| 2025 | $390,000 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | $350 |
| 3-bedroom | $520 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (80% of recorded sales, most commonly around 700+㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 483
- Median age: 43
- Median weekly household income: $881
- Average household size: 2
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 756 · 2th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 828 · 3th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Transport
Nearest station: Kempsey Station (train), about 2.2 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Kempsey?
The median sale price in Kempsey NSW 2440 is $390,000, up 152% since 2013. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Kempsey?
The median weekly rent in Kempsey (postcode 2440) is $500 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Kempsey?
The estimated gross rental yield in Kempsey is about 6.7%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
Nearby suburbs
- East Kempsey 2440
- Frederickton 2440
- West Kempsey 2440
- South Kempsey 2440
- Collombatti 2440
- Euroka 2440
- Greenhill 2440
- Verges Creek 2440
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.