Willawarrin NSW

Postcode 2440 · Kempsey LGA

Willawarrin is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Kempsey local government area (postcode 2440). With a population of 183, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 50. Households earn a median income of $44K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are community & personal service, labourers, managers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Willawarrin is $650,000, having increased 2.5% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $460. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $950.

Willawarrin is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 838, which is well below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 7 bus stops. The crime rate in the Kempsey LGA is moderate at 7,195 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Willawarrin offers a gross rental yield of 3.7%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($650K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 14.8x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +2.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.7% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$650K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability14.8x Stretched
Price Momentum+2.5% Stable
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$650K
2.5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$290
POPULATION
183
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age50
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$845
Personal Income /wk$464
Mortgage /mth$950
CRIME (Kempsey LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)7,195
Total Incidents2,282
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops7
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA838
Total Students34
Government1
Willawarrin Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 838
Data: 2026