NSW Property Intelligence
South KempseyNSW 2440
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. South Kempsey is home to ~2,604 residents (median age 42), with 33% of households renting.
Rent in South Kempsey
The median house rent in South Kempsey is $490/week (319 new leases). Units have a median of $350/week (79 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2440, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $245/wk | $250/wk |
| 2 | $450/wk | $380/wk |
| 3 | $500/wk | $550/wk |
| 4+ | $600/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of South Kempsey fall in the intake zones of Crescent Head Public School, Melville High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Crescent Head Public School#965 of 2159 in NSW
- Melville High School#2001 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
South Kempsey has 2 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register — including Scribbly Gum Dalai, ASPIRE OSHC Kempsey Adventist.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for South Kempsey (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 98 | Downward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 36 | Stable |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 22 | Stable |
Development activity
31 development applications were lodged in South Kempsey over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
South Kempsey — quick answers
What is the median rent in South Kempsey?
Houses in South Kempsey (postcode 2440) have a median asking rent of $490/week; units have a median of $350/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for South Kempsey?
South Kempsey addresses can be zoned for Crescent Head Public School, Melville High School. Crescent Head Public School ranks in roughly the top 45% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in South Kempsey?
South Kempsey has 2 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register.
How much development is happening in South Kempsey?
31 development applications were lodged in South Kempsey in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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