Kempsey, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Kempsey is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 11,073. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Kempsey
Kempsey is a town in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia and is the council seat for Kempsey Shire. It is located roughly 16.5 kilometres inland from the coast of the Pacific Ocean, on the Macleay Valley Way near where the Pacific Highway and the North Coast railway line cross the Macleay River. It is roughly 430 kilometres north of Sydney. As of June 2018 Kempsey had a population of 15,309.
People
Climate
| Population | 11,073 |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | -31.0790°, 152.8309° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.6 inches (651 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kempsey
Kempsey is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 11,073. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 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.
Climate in Kempsey
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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.0790°S, 152.8309°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 6.6 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in |
Kempsey has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 56°F in June to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.1") and August the driest (1.3").
Colleges & Universities in Kempsey
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macleay Valley Workplace Learning Centre | College | - | , |
| Mid North Coast Institute of TAFE - Kempsey Campus | College | - | , |
Schools in Kempsey
5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melville High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kempsey High School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Joseph's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| West Kempsey Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Kempsey South Public School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kempsey
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kempsey
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boatman's Cottage Maritime Museum | ||||
| Macleay River Historical Society Museum | ||||
| Trial Bay Gaol |
Libraries in Kempsey
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hat Head Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kempsey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South West Rocks Library | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Kempsey
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kempsey
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kempsey
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kempsey
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kempsey
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kempsey
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kempsey
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kempsey Airport | KPS | Medium Airport |
| Port Macquarie Airport | PQQ | Medium Airport |
| Bald Hills Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Camden Haven Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dexfield Park | - | Small Airport |
| Nambucca Heads Airport | NBH | Small Airport |
| South West Rocks Airport | - | Small Airport |
| The Lakes Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Wollomombi Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kempsey
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| West Kempsey Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kempsey
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saint's Catholic Church | |
| Kempsey Baptist Church | |
| Kempsey Uniting Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Kempsey?
Kempsey has a population of 11,073 residents and is located in Australia..
What is the weather like in Kempsey?
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. Annual rainfall totals 25.6 inches.
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