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Kempsey suburb profile

Kempsey is a regional river town on the mid north coast of New South Wales, set on the Macleay River where the valley meets the coast. As the service centre for the Macleay Valley it supports surrounding farms and coastal villages with shops, schools, a regional hospital and community facilities. The streets combine older timber weatherboard cottages and low-set brick homes with pockets of more recent suburban growth, and residents include long-term locals, farming families and retirees. Locals make use of riverfront parks and boat ramps, and the town is linked by the Pacific Highway and the North Coast rail line to nearby beaches and national park country.

Kempsey property market performance

Like many smaller suburbs, Kempsey sees relatively few recent property sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units.

Over the past three months two houses were sold. Other commonly reported figures — recent unit sales, median days on market and typical rents — are not available from the recent data.

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Kempsey demographics

Kempsey is a community of 483 people with a median age of 43 and a median household income of $881 a week, roughly $45,800 a year.

Family types are varied. One-parent families are the largest group at 40.6% (41 families). Couple families without children make up 31.7% (32 families) and couple families with children account for 27.7% (28 families).

Homes in Kempsey are more often rented than owner-occupied: 53.6% are rented while owner-occupiers total 46.4%, comprised of 30.4% owned outright and 16.0% owned with a mortgage.

Suburbs near Kempsey

Some popular suburbs near Kempsey include:

  • East Kempsey: Riverside suburb with established homes and local shops along the Macleay River.
  • South Kempsey: Mixed residential and light-commercial areas, with community facilities and parkland.
  • West Kempsey: Leafy, established streets on gently rising ground with several reserves.
  • Verges Creek: Small semi-rural locality centred on farming and creek landscapes.
  • Frederickton: Historical village atmosphere with riverfront areas and low-density housing.

How does Kempsey compare to nearby suburbs?

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    Commission rates in 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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