Population
+6.2% since 2016.
Kempsey, NSW
Kempsey had a population of 30,688 at the 2021 Census (+6.2% since 2016). Median age 47.7. Median weekly household income $1,085. Source: ABS Census 2021, via Censible. Census 2026 data arrives June 2027.
Kempsey at a glance
What the 2021 Census says, compared with New South Wales.
Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Kempsey's population grew by 6.2% to 30,688, slower than New South Wales as a whole (+7.9%). With a median age of 47.7, it is older than the NSW average (38.4). Children under 10 make up 10.5% of residents, and people aged 70 and over 18.2%.
24.6% of households rent, a smaller share than the NSW average of 33.1%. 46.4% own their home outright. Flats and apartments are 5.9% of homes (21.8% across New South Wales). The 2021 Census counted 11,352 households.
The median household earns $1,085 a week, below the NSW average of $1,829. Renters pay a median $300 a week, and households with a mortgage repay $1,324 a month.
8.6% of residents were born overseas, fewer than the NSW average of 31.0%. 3.2% use a language other than English at home. 43.1% report no religion, higher than the NSW average (35.7%).
Key figures
2021 Census, Kempsey beside NSW and Australia.
| Measure | Kempsey | NSW | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,688 | 8,072,171 | 25,422,828 |
| Growth since 2016 | +6.2% | +7.9% | +8.6% |
| Median age | 47.7 | 38.4 | 38.2 |
| Households | 11,352 | 2,900,456 | 9,275,123 |
| Flats and apartments | 5.9% | 21.8% | 14.3% |
| Renting | 24.6% | 33.1% | 31.1% |
| Owned outright | 46.4% | 32.0% | 31.4% |
| Median household income a week | $1,085 | $1,829 | $1,747 |
| Median rent a week | $300 | $423 | $376 |
| Median mortgage repayment a month | $1,324 | $2,142 | $1,866 |
| Born overseas | 8.6% | 31.0% | 29.3% |
| Other language at home | 3.2% | 28.2% | 23.6% |
| No religion | 43.1% | 35.7% | 41.9% |
Source: ABS Census 2021, via Censible. How the figures are built
Population and age
Each census since 2011, and the age profile in 2021.
Age
Median age 47.7, against 38.4 for New South Wales.
Source: ABS Census 2021, via Censible. How the figures are built
Cultural background
The largest groups in Kempsey at the 2021 Census.
Ancestry
Languages at home
Country of birth
Source: ABS Census 2021, via Censible. How the figures are built
Around Kempsey
The places it belongs to, sits beside and contains.
Part of
Nearby
Suburbs in Kempsey
Largest first.
- West Kempsey
- South West Rocks
- South Kempsey
- Crescent Head
- Frederickton
- Aldavilla
- East Kempsey
- Yarravel
- Stuarts Point
- Greenhill
- Dondingalong
- Collombatti
- Smithtown
- Kundabung
- Kempsey
- Arakoon
- Gladstone
- Hat Head
- Euroka
- Bellbrook
- Verges Creek
- Kinchela
- Belmore River
- Temagog
- Clybucca
- Yarrahapinni
- Willawarrin
- Turners Flat
- Barraganyatti
- Austral Eden
- Sherwood (Kempsey - NSW)
- Fishermans Reach
- Mungay Creek
- Jerseyville
- Hickeys Creek
- Moparrabah
- Millbank
- Yessabah
- Burnt Bridge
- Deep Creek (Kempsey - NSW)
- Skillion Flat
- Summer Island
- Pola Creek
- Grassy Head
- Rainbow Reach
- Bellimbopinni
- Hampden Hall
- Mooneba
- Seven Oaks
- Wittitrin
- Toorooka
- Old Station
- Willi Willi
- Comara
- Corangula
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