West Kempsey Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, West Kempsey is a locality approximately 348 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for West Kempsey is 2440, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, West Kempsey has a population of 5,073 (2,338 males, 2,739 females). The median age is 40 years.
The median weekly household income in West Kempsey is $925, with a median personal income of $493 per week.
The median weekly rent is $290 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,170.
In terms of birthplace, 97% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Philippines (42), New Zealand (30), and India (26).
86.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.0% speak another language.
The employment rate in West Kempsey shows 1,439 people employed (731 full-time, 556 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 11.4%.
The most common occupations are community & personal service (173), professionals (168), and clerical & admin (80).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), West Kempsey has an IRSAD score of 794 placing it in decile 1 (most disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
West Kempsey covers an area of 9.4 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 538 persons per km².
Statistically, West Kempsey sits within the Armidale area, part of the broader New England and North West region. It falls under the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area.
The federal electorate for West Kempsey is Cowper (Provincial).
West Kempsey Details
| Postcode | 2440 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 5,073 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income | $925/week |
| Median Personal Income | $493/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $290 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,170 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 9.4 km² |
| Population Density | 538/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,851 |
| Completed Year 12 | 22.0% |
| Australian Citizens | 88.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 1,045 (20.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (most disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -31.0572 |
| Longitude | 152.8294 |
| Distance from Sydney | 348 km |
| Region (SA4) | New England and North West |
| Area (SA3) | Armidale |
| Local Government | Port Macquarie-Hastings |
| Federal Electorate | Cowper |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 1,049 (20.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 655 (12.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,038 (20.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,122 (22.1%) |
| 65+ years | 1,209 (23.8%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 767 (15.1%) |
| Arthritis | 231 (4.5%) |
| Asthma | 224 (4.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 201 (4.0%) |
| Diabetes | 187 (3.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 166 (3.3%) |
| Cancer | 96 (1.9%) |
| Dementia | 28 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 199 (11.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 831 (45.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 544 (30.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 242 (13.3%) |