Kinchela, NSW 2440 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Kinchela is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2440, home to 286 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 424 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 286
- Median age
- 49 years
- Median household income
- $1,437 /week
- Median personal income
- $721 /week
- Median family income
- $1,593 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Kempsey
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Cowper
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,343
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Kinchela Public School
- Smithtown Public School
- Gladstone Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 5 bus stops
- South West Rocks Rd At Hat Head Rd
- Hat Head Rd At South West Rocks Rd
- South West Rocks Rd Opp Hat Head Rd
- South West Rocks Rd Before Hat Head Rd
- Kinchela Public School, Kinchela Creek Right Bank Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 100.0% of the 140 resolvable premises in Kinchela. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,154 across postcode 2440 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 948 violent offences, 716 theft, 437 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kinchela?
Kinchela (NSW 2440) had 286 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Kempsey local government area.
What is the median rent in Kinchela?
The median advertised rent in Kinchela is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Kinchela?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Kinchela covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kinchela Public School (0.4 km), Smithtown Public School (5.6 km), Gladstone Public School (5.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Kinchela?
Kinchela is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Kinchela?
Across postcode 2440, 3,154 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (948), theft (716), property damage (437). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Kinchela?
5 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Kinchela centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 5 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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