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West Kempsey Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How West Kempsey Compares
West Kempsey vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | West Kempsey | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $925 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $290 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,170 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 40 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 11.2% +NSW | 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.
West Kempsey is a locality 348 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2440. It falls within the New England and North West region. The local government area is Kempsey.
According to the 2021 Census, West Kempsey has a population of 5,073 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $925, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 11.2%, higher than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 1,045 (20.6% of residents).
Housing in West Kempsey includes a median weekly rent of $290, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,170, with 1,851 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Rental properties account for 40.7% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, West Kempsey scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
There are 4 schools in the West Kempsey area, including St Paul's College, Kempsey West Public School, St Joseph's Primary School and others.
West Kempsey is part of the Armidale statistical area in New South Wales.
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 (Census 2021) | $925/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $493/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $290 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,170 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 9.4 km² |
| Population Density | 538/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,851 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 1,045 (20.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -31.0572069 |
| Longitude | 152.8294091 |
| Distance from Sydney | 348 km |
| Region (SA4) | New England and North West |
| Area (SA3) | Armidale |
| Local Government | Kempsey |
| Federal Electorate | Cowper |
Age Profile
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| 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%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 675 (13.3%) |
| Asthma | 580 (11.4%) |
| Diabetes | 401 (7.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 308 (6.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 194 (3.8%) |
| Cancer | 187 (3.7%) |
| Dementia | 81 (1.6%) |
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%) |
Schools in West Kempsey
Suburbs Near West Kempsey
Same Postcode (2440)
More West Kempsey Data
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.