West Kempsey
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
West Kempsey is a small riverside town in New South Wales, known for its relaxed pace and scenic location along the Macleay River. It's a gateway to the hinterland and coast, combining agricultural traditions with local charm. The town offers friendly community vibes and easy access to nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
5,073
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-31.06°, 152.83°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,763
Local Cost
$1,201
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
Internet Speed
76 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
13
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
10.0
Airport
KPS
Distance
6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. 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 64/100.