Frederickton NSW

Postcode 2440 · Kempsey LGA

Frederickton is a small community in New South Wales within the Kempsey local government area (postcode 2440). With a population of 1,452, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 49. Households earn a median income of $58K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are community & personal service, technicians & trades, professionals. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Frederickton is $755,000, having surged 43.4% over the past year. Units have a median price of $280,000 (-37.8% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $460. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,339.

Frederickton is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 890, which is well below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 14 bus stops. The crime rate in the Kempsey LGA is moderate at 7,195 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Frederickton offers a gross rental yield of 3.2%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($755K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 13.0x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +43.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.2% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$755K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability13.0x Stretched
Price Momentum+43.4% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education1/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$755K
43.4% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$280K
-37.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$330
POPULATION
1,452
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age49
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$1,114
Personal Income /wk$565
Mortgage /mth$1,339
CRIME (Kempsey LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)7,195
Total Incidents2,282
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops14
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA890
Total Students130
Government1
Frederickton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 890
Data: 2026