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East Kempsey suburb profile

East Kempsey is a residential suburb of Kempsey on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, set on the banks of the Macleay River. The area is characterised by low-density, mostly single-storey homes on established blocks, with a mix of older cottages and pockets of newer infill, and tree-lined streets that frame the river outlook.

Local life is shaped by riverside reserves and neighbourhood open space, with small shops and community facilities nearby and the town centre across the river providing broader services. The Pacific Highway and local roads give straightforward road access, while regional rail and bus links are available from Kempsey for trips along the coast and inland.

East Kempsey property market performance

Current median dwelling price$456,500Past 3 months

East Kempsey has no reliable median price for houses or units because too few properties of either type have sold recently for a median to be published. It reads as a house market: eight houses were recorded over the last 3 months while unit sales over the last 3 months are not published.

In East Kempsey house rents rose a notable 8.9% over the last 12 months. The average house rent is $490 a week and unit rent figures are not published.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/AN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
10.1%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
8N/A
Median days on market
Past 12 months
111N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$490N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
8.9%N/A

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East Kempsey demographics

East Kempsey is a community with incomes below the median for NSW.

Couples without children are the largest family group, at 41.5% of families, and most homes are owner-occupied. There were 1,336 people living in East Kempsey at the 2021 Census.

East Kempsey and NSW
SuburbNSW
Median age
years
4139
Median household income
weekly
$1,116$1,829
Couples with children
share of families
32.1%44.7%
Couples without children
share of families
41.5%37.9%
One-parent families
share of families
25.0%15.8%
Homes owned outright
share of homes
35.2%32.6%
Homes with a mortgage
share of homes
29.7%33.6%
Homes rented
share of homes
35.2%33.7%
Source: ABS 2021 Census. Shares of homes exclude other and not-stated tenure.

Suburbs near East Kempsey

Some popular suburbs near East Kempsey include:

  • Kempsey: Regional centre on the Macleay River, providing services for the Mid North Coast.
  • South Kempsey: Predominantly residential suburb with riverfront areas and established homes.
  • West Kempsey: Mixed residential and light industrial zones with convenient access to town facilities.
  • Verges Creek: Small rural locality characterised by farming properties and creek-side landscapes.
  • Frederickton: Village-style suburb on a picturesque bend of the Macleay River.

How does East Kempsey compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: East Kempsey’s median house price is 55.4% higher than South Kempsey’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in East Kempsey have grown 14.8% higher than in Kempsey.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in nearby South Kempsey are selling 53.2% faster than in East Kempsey.

Choose the right real estate agents in East Kempsey

There are 11 real estate agents in East Kempsey, but they don’t all deliver the same results.

Some agents have a much stronger presence in the suburb, with just 5 agents handling around 78.0% of all sales in the past year.

Commission rates in East Kempsey typically range from 2.63% to 3.25%. Comparing agents—including what they charge, what’s included, and how they structure their fees—is not only important when choosing an agent, the right structure can help ensure your chosen agent is motivated to achieve the best possible result.

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