NSW2440· Pop. 23,166Port Macquarie-Hastings

SOUTH KEMPSEY

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$520,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

4.6%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-19.6%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.2%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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SOUTH KEMPSEY shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$460/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+4.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-7.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.89%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

59 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020

$340k

2021

$420k

2022

$490k

2023

$525k

2024

$755k

2025

$647k

2026

$520k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

SOUTH KEMPSEY is a NSW suburb offering moderate rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Rental yield 4.6% with stable tenant demand
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,126/wk

$69k taxable p.a.

Renters

24.6%

71.2% owner-occupier

Median age

45.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.3%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

76%

9% apartments

Degree qualified

29.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

17.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.1 ha

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

12.0%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

424.1 km

Regional

Days on market

39 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

46.7%

Buyer's market

Walkability

1 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

12.6 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

1,392/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2440

🏫13 Primary🎓3 Secondary📚1 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (13)

Gladstone Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1004

St Joseph's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 991

Crescent Head Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 987

Kinchela Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 951

Aldavilla Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 896

Frederickton Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 890

Smithtown Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 885

Kempsey East Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 875

Willawarrin Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 838

Kempsey West Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 794

Kempsey South Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 767

Bellbrook Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 732

Green Hill Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 712

🎓Secondary (3)

St Paul's College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 999

Melville High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 849

Kempsey High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 848

📚Combined (1)

Kempsey Adventist School

Independent · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 953

⭐Special (1)

Macleay Vocational College

Independent · Yrs 9-12

ICSEA 787

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe

98/ 100

0.3 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Disadvantaged

875ICSEA · national avg 1000

18 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

37/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 18 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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