South Kempsey, NSW 2440 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
South Kempsey is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2440, home to 2,604 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 424 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,604
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $1,074 /week
- Median personal income
- $527 /week
- Median family income
- $1,301 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- 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
- $270 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Kempsey South Public School
- Kempsey East Public School
- Melville High School
- Kempsey West Public School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops
- Crescent Head Rd At Settlers Way
- Crescent Head Rd Opp Settlers Way
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 4 restaurants
- 4 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 44.3% of the 1,447 resolvable premises in South Kempsey. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 20.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 44.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 32.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.6%
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 South Kempsey?
South Kempsey (NSW 2440) had 2,604 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Kempsey local government area.
What is the median rent in South Kempsey?
The median advertised rent in South Kempsey is $270/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in South Kempsey?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near South Kempsey covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kempsey South Public School (3.3 km), Kempsey East Public School (4.1 km), Melville High School (4.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in South Kempsey?
South Kempsey is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (44.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is South Kempsey?
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 South Kempsey?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the South Kempsey centroid. 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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