Kinchela NSW

Postcode 2440 · Kempsey LGA

Kinchela is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Kempsey local government area (postcode 2440). With a population of 286, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 49. Households earn a median income of $75K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are labourers, professionals, managers. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Kinchela is $838,000, having grown strongly 7.8% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $460. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,343.

Kinchela is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 951, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 6 bus stops. The crime rate in the Kempsey LGA is moderate at 7,195 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Kinchela offers a gross rental yield of 2.9%, rated as low yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($838K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 11.2x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +7.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.9% Low Yield
Price vs State$838K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability11.2x Stretched
Price Momentum+7.8% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education2/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$838K
7.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$350
POPULATION
286
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age49
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,437
Personal Income /wk$721
Mortgage /mth$1,343
CRIME (Kempsey LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)7,195
Total Incidents2,282
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops6
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA951
Total Students27
Government1
Kinchela Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 951
Data: 2025