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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Aldavilla Public School ICSEA 8966563 1141 Sherwood Rd
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Bellbrook Public School ICSEA 7326567 2049 Main St
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Crescent Head Public School ICSEA 9876566 0255 42-44 Pacific St
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Frederickton Public School ICSEA 8906566 8217 1 Great North Rd
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Gladstone Public School ICSEA 10046567 4253 13 Kinchela St
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108 Crescent Head Road
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Pacific Hwy
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Green Hill Public School ICSEA 7126562 5591 196 River Street
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Kempsey East Public School ICSEA 8756562 4927 1 Innes St
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Kempsey High School ICSEA 8486562 6166 13 Broughton St
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Kempsey South Public School ICSEA 7676562 7033 21 Queen St
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Melville High School ICSEA 8496562 7511 Nicholson St
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36 Kemp Street
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Kinchela Public School ICSEA 9516567 4828 5 Right Bank Rd
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Smithtown Public School ICSEA 8856567 4529 Cannane St
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Kempsey West Public School ICSEA 7946562 7044 23 Marsh Street
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02 6562 7200 115 - 145 Sea St West
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Hickeys Creek Rd
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Willawarrin Public School ICSEA 83802 6567 1231 85-91 Main Street
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in West Kempsey by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View West Kempsey Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "West Kempsey" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
107 state housing + 121 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
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
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)