West Kempsey
NSW 2440 • Rest of NSW
About West Kempsey
West Kempsey is a residential suburb of the regional town of Kempsey on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, located approximately 430 kilometres north of Sydney. With a population of around 5,073 (2021 Census), it is home to the Kempsey Shire Council chambers, library, and the Kempsey Railway Station. The suburb sits on the western bank of the Macleay River and serves as an important administrative and transport hub for the broader Kempsey Shire. West Kempsey has a diverse community with a significant proportion of families and an above-average Indigenous population.
West Kempsey offers an affordable, laid-back regional lifestyle with access to essential services including schools, the council library, sporting grounds, and local shops. The suburb has seven parks covering nearly 8.5% of its total area, providing plenty of green space for recreation. It serves as a gateway for travellers heading west towards Armidale via the Macleay Valley Way. The Mid North Coast's beaches, including Crescent Head and South West Rocks, are within a 30-minute drive, offering residents weekend coastal escapes.
West Kempsey falls under postcode 2440 and is governed by Kempsey Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Oxley electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink Coach 361 — Kempsey to Port Macquarie 1 hr 15 min
- Busways local — West Kempsey to Kempsey CBD 10 min
- NSW TrainLink Coach — Kempsey to Coffs Harbour 1 hr 30 min
Commute to Sydney (regional centre: Kempsey)
🛣️ Kempsey Railway Station is in West Kempsey. XPT services run 4 times daily (north/south). Regional centre is Kempsey itself, just across the river.
Basic amenities including the library and council offices are within walking distance, but most errands require a car. Limited public transport within the suburb.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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108 Crescent Head Road
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Aldavilla Public School ICSEA 896Sherwood Road
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Bellbrook Public School ICSEA 732Main St
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Pacific Hwy
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Crescent Head Public School ICSEA 987Pacific St
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Frederickton Public School ICSEA 890Great North Rd
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Gladstone Public School ICSEA 100413 Kinchela St
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Green Hill Public School ICSEA 712Armidale & Kempsey Rds
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Kempsey East Public School ICSEA 875Innes St
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Kempsey High School ICSEA 848Broughton St
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Kempsey South Public School ICSEA 76721 Queen St
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Kempsey West Public School ICSEA 794Marsh St
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Kinchela Public School ICSEA 9515 Right Bank Rd
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Melville High School ICSEA 849Nicholson St
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Hickeys Creek Rd
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Smithtown Public School ICSEA 885Cannane St
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36 Kemp Street
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115 - 145 Sea Street
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Willawarrin Public School ICSEA 838Kempsey-Armidale Rd
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 80
- 2. Philippines 42
- 3. New Zealand 30
- 4. India 26
- 5. Germany 14
- 6. Nepal 9
- 7. Scotland 9
- 8. China 8
- 9. United States 8
- 10. Sri Lanka 6
- 11. Netherlands 5
- 12. Chile 4
- 13. Fiji 4
- 14. Papua New Guinea 4
- 15. Wales 4
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)