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What makes selling in West Kempsey unique?
West Kempsey is a residential suburb on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, characterised by detached houses with private yards and a generally suburban layout. While it appeals to a broad range of buyers, families are an important part of the local market, often prioritising extra room, practical layouts and proximity to local schools and shops.
Different properties in West Kempsey appeal to different audiences, so working with an agent who understands the suburb can help align pricing, presentation and marketing with the buyers most likely to be interested. Local knowledge helps agents highlight a property's strengths and choose the right channels to reach those audiences.
Last Updated: October 2026
West Kempsey property market trends and insights
Over the past year, house prices in West Kempsey have increased 9% to $497k. There isn't enough data to report a median unit price. Homes here are typically sold by private treaty and hence, an auction clearance rate has not been reported.
In West Kempsey, 118 properties have come onto the market over the past year, up 23%, while 104 have sold, an increase of 9%. Despite the additional supply, homes here are selling in a median of 52 days, 17 days faster than the Kempsey average.
Choosing an experienced local agent who can accurately price your property, market it effectively and negotiate confidently can make a meaningful difference to your sale outcome.
| Metric | Current | Market insight |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price (houses)(2) | $495K | Up 5.3% YoY |
| Median sale price (apartments)(2) | - | - |
| Auction clearance rate (12m)(1) | - | - |
| Listings (12m) | 115 | Up 18.6% YoY |
| Sales (12m)(2) | 99 | Up 2.1% YoY |
| Median days on market (12m)(2) | 48 days | 18 days faster than the Kempsey area |
Last updated: November 2026, based on OpenAgent & Domain data
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Why choosing the right local agent in West Kempsey matters
Not all agents deliver the same results. We've analysed local sales data from the past year to show exactly how much the top-performing agents outpace the market average in West Kempsey.
Listings sold
The top 3 agents in West Kempsey sell 7% more of their listings than the average in this area.
Proportion of total sales
The top 3 agents in West Kempsey are responsible for 52.5% of all property sales in the suburb.
What to pay your West Kempsey agent
In New South Wales, real estate agent commission rates typically range from 0.5% to 4.71%. Our data shows the commission rates in West Kempsey average around 2.33%, or approximately $11,441 on a median-priced home.
Real estate commission rates are not regulated, meaning agents can set their own fees. Knowing the average commission in your suburb gives you a useful benchmark when comparing proposals.
Agent commissions are usually negotiable. While commission is an important consideration, it shouldn't be the only factor when choosing an agent. Instead, look for agents with local expertise who can justify their rate and clearly explain how they plan to maximise your sale outcome.
- West Kempsey avg commission2.3%
- NSW avg commission1.9%
- National avg commission2.1%
Real estate agents and property market trends in suburbs near West Kempsey
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(1) Auction clearance rate data has been sourced from Domain Insight.
(2) Sales, DOM and sale price data for the suburb were sourced from Domain Insight.
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