Kempsey, Australia

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0

C Fair

9,522 Population 5/sq mi density

39 ft Elevation 12 meters

66°F Avg Temperature 19°C

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$17,542 median income, 15.0% unemployment

Affordability

2.1 / 5.0

$142,600 home value, $713/mo rent

Kempsey, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$17,542

77% below

$17,542 per capita

Home Value

$142,600

49% below

Median Rent

$713/mo

39% below

Unemployment

15.0%

317% above

Avg Temperature

66°F

344 sunny days/yr

Is Kempsey a Good Place to Live?

2.0 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kempsey residents earn a median household income of $17,542 , which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,542. The unemployment rate stands at 15.0% (317% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 905 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kempsey is $142,600 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $713/month.

Climate & Weather

Kempsey has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 344 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population9,522

Median Age43.0 yrs

Density5/mi²

Foreign Born9.5%

Economy

Median Income$17,542

Per Capita$17,542

Unemployment15.0%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$337

Housing

Home Value$142,600

Rent$713

Ownership46.4%

Housing Units3,809

Climate

Avg Temp66°F

Sunny Days344/yr

Rain25.6 in/yr

Elevation39 ft