East Kempsey, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of East Kempsey, in the Kempsey Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | East Kempsey |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Kempsey Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.08102 |
| Longitude | 152.84994 |
| Population | 1,321 |
| Density | 352.3 /km² |
| Area | 3.8 km² |
| Elevation | 15 m |
| Postcode | 2440 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 346 km north-northeast |
East Kempsey is a locality in the Kempsey Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,321. The locality covers an area of 3.8 km², giving a population density of about 352.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 15 m above sea level. It lies approximately 346 km north-northeast of Sydney. East Kempsey is located at 31.0810°S, 152.8499°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2440. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
East Kempsey lies where the Macleay River, a broad, slow-moving ribbon of silver, begins to broaden its embrace before meeting the sea. It lies 42.5 km north of Port Macquarie, NSW (from Port Macquarie, NSW: bearing 354°T), and is situated 2.1 km south-south-east of Kempsey. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of fertile river flats, a promise of growth that hangs heavy after a summer rain. Beyond the scattered homes and the neat rows of agricultural land, the terrain gently rises towards the hazy, eucalyptus-clad hills that form the shire's western boundary, their slopes catching the late afternoon sun in a wash of muted greens and ochres. The light, particularly in the early morning or at dusk, possesses a peculiar softness, a tender caress that seems to smooth the edges of the landscape and imbue the everyday with a quiet, understated beauty.
The history of East Kempsey is inextricably linked to the agricultural bounty of the Macleay Valley, a story written in the rich alluvial soils that have sustained generations. For many years, dairy farming was the backbone of the local economy, the gentle lowing of cattle a familiar sound that echoed across the paddocks, though more recently, horticulture, particularly the cultivation of avocados and other produce, has gained prominence, reflecting a diversification of the land's offerings. The river itself, a vital artery for transport and sustenance since time immemorial, continues to shape the character of East Kempsey, its presence a constant reminder of the deep connection between the people and the water that nourishes their lives and their livelihoods.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of East Kempsey, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on East Kempsey, in the Kempsey Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for East Kempsey includes the postcode (2440), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Kempsey Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct East Kempsey is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |