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East Kempsey, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

East Kempsey is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,321. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,321 Population 1/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
25.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$21,463 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$21,463 median income, 4.6% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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About East Kempsey

East Kempsey is a suburb of Kempsey in the Kempsey Shire, New South Wales, Australia.

People

Population1,321
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,463
Per Capita$21,463
Unemployment4.6%

Housing

C
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership64.8%
Housing Units528

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain25.6 in/yr
Sunny Days344/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population1,321
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates-31.0824°, 152.8525°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation25.6 inches (651 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,463
Median Age41.0 years

About East Kempsey

East Kempsey is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,321. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

East Kempsey has a population of 1,321 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,773.6 square miles. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,321
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above Australia avg
1,773.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

East Kempsey vs Australia Average

The median household income in East Kempsey is $21,463, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,463 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $413, 71% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 125 business establishments.

Income: East Kempsey vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$21,463
71% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$21,463
Avg Weekly Wage$413

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)125

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in East Kempsey is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 64.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 528 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,000
40% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$845
27% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.8%
Owner-Occupied64.8%
Renter-Occupied35.2%
Housing Units528

Property Tax

Climate in East Kempsey

East Kempsey has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.7°C), the coldest is Jul (12.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1098 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.7°C / 75°F 17.9° / 29.5° 109.0
Feb 23.4°C / 74°F 18° / 28.9° 160.2
Mar 22°C / 72°F 16.5° / 27.5° 171.6
Apr 19.2°C / 67°F 13.1° / 25.4° 59.5
May 15.5°C / 60°F 8.5° / 22.5° 50.2
Jun 13.6°C / 56°F 7° / 20.2° 130.9
Jul 12.6°C / 55°F 5° / 20.1° 26.7
Aug 13.4°C / 56°F 5.1° / 21.7° 42.7
Sep 16.3°C / 61°F 8.2° / 24.4° 43.3
Oct 18.4°C / 65°F 11.2° / 25.6° 81.6
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 14.4° / 27.1° 107.4
Dec 22.2°C / 72°F 16.2° / 28.3° 114.9
East Kempsey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average65.7°F
22% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area1,773.6 sq mi (4,593.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-31.0824°N, 152.8525°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.6"
33% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.44"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Apr 19, 2017.

Apr 19, 2017 62 km ESE of Forster, Australia M3.9 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 6.2 in
February 74°F (23°C) 6.3 in Warmest
March 72°F (22°C) 7.4 in Wettest
April 67°F (19°C) 5.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in Coldest
July 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
August 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
October 65°F (19°C) 3.7 in
November 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in
December 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in

East Kempsey has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 57°F in June to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.4") and August the driest (1.7").

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Schools in East Kempsey

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kempsey East Public School
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Museums in East Kempsey

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Boatman's Cottage Maritime Museum
Macleay River Historical Society Museum
Trial Bay Gaol

Libraries in East Kempsey

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hat Head Library0.0
Kempsey Library0.0
South West Rocks Library0.0

Dentists in East Kempsey

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kempsey Eye Clinic

Airports Near East Kempsey

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kempsey AirportKPSMedium Airport
Port Macquarie AirportPQQMedium Airport
Camden Haven AirportSmall Airport
Dexfield ParkSmall Airport
Nambucca Heads AirportNBHSmall Airport
South West Rocks AirportSmall Airport
The Lakes AerodromeSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in East Kempsey

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kempsey Presbyterian Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About East Kempsey

What is the population of East Kempsey?

East Kempsey has a population of 1,321 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,773.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years.

Is East Kempsey expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,463, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in East Kempsey?

East Kempsey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 344 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.6 inches.

How is the job market in East Kempsey?

East Kempsey has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $413. There are 125 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in East Kempsey?

The median home value in East Kempsey is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 64.8%.

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