Question 1

Is South Kempsey a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

South Kempsey sits on the south bank of the Macleay River as the residential side of the Kempsey township. Housing is mostly older timber cottages and modest brick homes, with pockets of newer infill and some light industrial and commercial activity along the Pacific Highway. The community includes families, retirees and people who work locally or commute regionally, and there is easy river access for fishing and boating, shopping and services in Kempsey, and rail and road links to the coast and hinterland.

The suburb has 2,604 residents, a median age of 42 and a median household income of $1,074 a week. About two in three homes are owner-occupied and just over one in three are rented. There has been local infrastructure work and some larger projects planned or under way, which may matter if ongoing community investment is important to you. Whether South Kempsey suits you depends on the housing style, river access and regional links you want.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in South Kempsey?

Accepted Answer

A house renting for about $500 a week in South Kempsey would take roughly 46.5% of a typical local household's weekly income as recorded at the most recent Census (weekly household income $1,074). On these figures, that is a large share of income, so for people renting rather than buying the weekly rent is the main cost to compare against local incomes; whether that feels expensive depends on your own circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is South Kempsey a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in South Kempsey climbed 9.0% over the past 12 months, a solid rise in what houses are worth. Over the same period, house rents increased 4.2%, a modest rise in the income those properties earn.

On these figures, capital growth outpaced rental growth this year, so price movement has been the stronger performer for houses. Whether that balance suits your objectives and circumstances is for you to weigh up.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	9.0%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	8	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	55	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$500	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	4.2%	N/A

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