South Kempsey
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
South Kempsey is a small, relaxed suburb of Kempsey in New South Wales, situated along the tranquil Macleay River. Known for its friendly rural community vibe and easy access to natural attractions, it is ideal for those seeking a peaceful retreat off the major tourist trail.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
2,604
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-31.12°, 152.83°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,695
Local Cost
$1,130
Local Income
$2,150
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
20.2°C
Summer Avg
23.6°C
Winter Avg
16.3°C
Record High
35.5°C
Record Low
8.5°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
1313 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
11
Walk Score
11
Footways
22.0
Airport
KPS
Distance
9 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.