South Kempsey NSW 2440 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
South Kempsey is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2440). The median sale price is $410k (+156% since 2013). The median weekly rent is $500/week, a gross rental yield of about 6.3%. It has a population of about 2,604 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $300,000 |
| 2022 | $455,000 |
| 2023 | $350,000 |
| 2024 | $385,000 |
| 2025 | $403,750 |
| 2026 | $410,000 |
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 (77% of recorded sales, most commonly around 700+㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 2,604
- Median age: 42
- Median weekly household income: $1,074
- Average household size: 2.6
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 836 · 4th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 850 · 5th 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).
Schools in South Kempsey
- Melville High School · Secondary School
- Kempsey South Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Kempsey Station (train), about 5.2 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in South Kempsey?
The median sale price in South Kempsey NSW 2440 is $410,000, up 156% since 2013. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in South Kempsey?
The median weekly rent in South Kempsey (postcode 2440) is $500 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in South Kempsey?
The estimated gross rental yield in South Kempsey is about 6.3%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in South Kempsey?
Schools located in South Kempsey include Melville High School, Kempsey South Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Crescent Head 2440
- East Kempsey 2440
- Dondingalong 2440
- Kundabung 2441
- Euroka 2440
- West Kempsey 2440
- Verges Creek 2440
- Kempsey 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.