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New South Wales · Postcode 2178
Kemps Creek postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 38 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Kemps Creek at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Kemps Creek vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Kemps Creek | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,753 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $470 ≈NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,875 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 44 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ≈NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 2178 covers Kemps Creek, an inland suburb of Sydney about 38 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Sydney - South West region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Liverpool.
According to the 2021 Census, Kemps Creek has a population of 2,121 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $1,753, close to the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. The Indigenous population is 54 (2.5% of residents).
Housing in Kemps Creek includes a median weekly rent of $470, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,875, with 595 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 68.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Kemps Creek scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
There are 5 schools in the Kemps Creek area, including Emmaus Catholic College, Mamre Anglican School, Christadelphian Heritage College Sydney and others.
Kemps Creek is part of the Fairfield statistical area in New South Wales.
Kemps Creek details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2178 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 2,121 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,753/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $633/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $470 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,875 |
| Average Household Size | 3.2 persons |
| Area | 34.4 km² |
| Population Density | 62/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 595 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 54 (2.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -33.87464 |
| Longitude | 150.79868 |
| Distance from Sydney | 38 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - South West |
| Area (SA3) | Fairfield |
| Local Government | Liverpool |
| Federal Electorate | McMahon |
| State Electorate | Liverpool |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 337 (15.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 308 (14.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 455 (21.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 586 (27.6%) |
| 65+ years | 447 (21.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 214 (10.1%) |
| Diabetes | 143 (6.7%) |
| Asthma | 125 (5.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 98 (4.6%) |
| Cancer | 60 (2.8%) |
| Dementia | 41 (1.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 28 (1.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 16 (2.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 122 (21.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 184 (31.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 260 (44.7%) |
Schools in Kemps Creek
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Kemps Creek. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Kemps Creek
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.