NSW Property Intelligence
West 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. West Kempsey is home to ~5,073 residents (median age 40), with 39% of households renting.
Rent in West Kempsey
The median house rent in West 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 West Kempsey fall in the intake zones of Kempsey High School, Kempsey West Public School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Kempsey High School#2007 of 2159 in NSW
- Kempsey West Public School#2095 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
West Kempsey has 7 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 2 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including Dalaigur Pre-School & Children's Services, Hands and Hearts Early Learning Centre Kempsey, Active OOSH Kempsey West.
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Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for West Kempsey (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 209 | Upward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 102 | Stable |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 41 | Downward |
Development activity
25 development applications were lodged in West Kempsey over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
West Kempsey — quick answers
What is the median rent in West Kempsey?
Houses in West 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 West Kempsey?
West Kempsey addresses can be zoned for Kempsey High School, Kempsey West Public School. Kempsey High School ranks in roughly the top 93% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in West Kempsey?
West Kempsey has 7 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 2 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How much development is happening in West Kempsey?
25 development applications were lodged in West Kempsey in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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