Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Kempsey

195 km²

Kempsey has lower household incomes than 88% of areas, more people than 78% and an older population than 64%.

📍 Kempsey, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population15,654▲ +9.5%since 2011 Median age42 yrs▲ +5.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population18.3%People aged 65 and over22.6%Children under 1518.3%

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Kempsey, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 24%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (23%) and Seniors (65+) (23%).

Older adults (45–64)24.3%

Young adults (25–44)22.7%

Seniors (65+)22.6%

Children (0–14)18.3%

Youth (15–24)12.2%

Marital status

In Kempsey, the largest group is Never married at 41%, followed by Married (36%) and Divorced (11%).

Never married41%
Married36%
Divorced11%
Widowed8%
Separated5%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In Kempsey, the largest group is Australia at 96%, followed by England (2%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia84.4%

England1.6%

New Zealand0.7%

Philippines0.7%

India0.4%

China0.3%

Vietnam0.1%

Nepal0.1%

South Africa0.1%

Italy0.1%

Language

People using another language at home2.9%

Language used at home

In Kempsey, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Tagalog (0%) and Mandarin (0%).

English only84.4%

Tagalog0.2%

Mandarin0.2%

Cantonese0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Arabic0.1%

Italian0.0%

Greek0.0%

Religion

People with no religion35.5%

Religious affiliation

In Kempsey, the largest group is Christianity at 57%, followed by No religion (42%) and Other religions (1%).

Christianity57%
No religion42%
Other religions1%
Buddhism0%
Hinduism0%
Islam0%
Judaism0%

Education

Completed Year 1228.7%

Highest year of school

In Kempsey, the largest group is Year 10 at 37%, followed by Year 12 (34%) and Year 9 or below (22%).

Year 1030.8%

Year 1228.7%

Year 9 or below18.0%

Year 116.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$542▲ +40.1%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,081▲ +44.3%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,340▲ +48.2%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week3.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week7.7%

Household income distribution

In Kempsey, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 40%, followed by Under $650 (26%) and $1,500–$2,999 (26%).

$650–$1,49936.2%

Under $65023.8%

$1,500–$2,99923.8%

$3,000–$3,9994.7%

$4,000 or more3.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition36.8%People with a mental health condition12.6%People needing help with daily activities11.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Kempsey, the largest group is Arthritis at 19%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Asthma (16%).

Arthritis13.1%

Mental health12.6%

Asthma10.9%

Other condition9.3%

Diabetes7.0%

Heart disease5.9%

Lung condition3.6%

Cancer3.5%

Stroke2.0%

Dementia1.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers12.1%People providing unpaid care14.2%People caring for children unpaid22.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families26.8%

Family composition

In Kempsey, the largest group is Couples with children at 43%, followed by Couples without children (28%) and One-parent families (27%).

Couples with children43%
Couples without children28%
One-parent families27%
Other families2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$285▲ +58.3%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,300→ 0.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting29.5%Homes owned outright37.1%Separate (detached) houses90.6%

How homes are owned or rented

In Kempsey, the largest group is Owned outright at 38%, followed by Rented (30%) and Owned with a mortgage (30%).

Owned outright38%
Rented30%
Owned with a mortgage30%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Kempsey, the largest group is Separate house at 91%, followed by Flat or apartment (6%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (2%).

Separate house91%
Flat or apartment6%
Townhouse / semi-detached2%
Other dwelling1%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years32.7%

How people get to work

In Kempsey, the largest group is Car (driver) at 82%, followed by Car (passenger) (8%) and Worked at home (7%).

Car (driver)69.1%

Car (passenger)6.5%

Worked at home5.8%

Walked2.5%

Bus0.4%

Bicycle0.2%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate8.6%Labour-force participation43.4%Employed full-time52.5%

Industries people work in

In Kempsey, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 22%, followed by Retail trade (14%) and Education & training (9%).

Health care & social assistance21.5%

Retail trade12.9%

Education & training8.8%

Accommodation & food8.2%

Construction7.7%

Public administration & safety7.1%

Manufacturing6.5%

Transport & warehousing4.3%

Administrative & support3.8%

Other services3.6%

Occupations people work in

In Kempsey, the largest group is Community & personal service at 20%, followed by Professionals (15%) and Labourers (14%).

Community & personal service19.5%

Professionals14.3%

Labourers13.8%

Technicians & trades12.5%

Sales workers10.5%

Clerical & administrative10.5%

Managers9.6%

Machinery operators & drivers7.4%

Areas within Kempsey

Kempsey Block 1 Kempsey Block 2 Kempsey Block 3 Kempsey Block 4 Kempsey Block 5 Kempsey Block 6 Kempsey Block 7 Kempsey Block 8 Kempsey Block 9 Kempsey Block 10 Kempsey Block 11 Kempsey Block 12 Kempsey Block 13 Kempsey Block 14 Kempsey Block 15 Kempsey Block 16

Nearby areas

South West Rocks Port Macquarie - West Wauchope Port Macquarie - East Macksville - Scotts Head Kempsey Surrounds Port Macquarie - South Nambucca Heads Surrounds

👥 Demographics & Identity