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Property Investment in Kempsey, NSW

55 suburbs in Kempsey council area · Population ~31,950 · 13,640 dwellings · 3,376 km²

Kempsey Council Average R-Score 60 / 100 — top suburb in Kempsey scores 99/100

A mixed market — some indicators warm, others cooling

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Kempsey99

Highest R-Score out of 55 suburbs in Kempsey

Kempsey council average60

Across 43 scored suburbs in Kempsey

Suburb medians in Kempsey range from $200,000 to $4,900,000.

3-year population movement: +2.2%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.8% of stock (~106 dwellings). Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (17%), Retail Trade (12%), Education and Training (10%), Accommodation and Food Services (9%).

Typical suburb median price$675,000

Across 55 suburbs in Kempsey (Sept 2026) · ~360 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3.6%

Median asking rent ~$550/wk · Vacancy 5.6%.

Top suburb R-Score in Kempsey99/100

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Kempsey (NSW) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Kempsey

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Kempsey (New South Wales).

Is Kempsey (NSW) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Kempsey (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 60/100 across 55 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 99/100. Across Kempsey, the typical suburb median price is $675,000, median weekly rent is $550/wk, gross rental yield is 3.6%, and vacancy sits at 5.6%.

Which suburbs in Kempsey have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Kempsey (NSW) are Frederickton (99/100, median $535,000), Willawarrin (99/100, median $453,000), South Kempsey (98/100, median $395,000), Gladstone (95/100, median $470,000), West Kempsey (94/100, median $505,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Kempsey?

Across Kempsey (NSW), the median suburb property price is $675,000, median asking rent is $550/wk, and median gross yield is 3.6%, with homes averaging 360 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Kempsey include South Kempsey (7.6%), Frederickton (7.3%), Kempsey (7.2%).

What are the demographics and size of the Kempsey council area?

Kempsey is a Local Government Area in New South Wales with an ABS estimated resident population of 31,950, approximately 13,640 dwellings, covering 3,376 sq km.

What are the best streets in Kempsey (NSW)?

Every street across all 55 suburbs in Kempsey is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.