West 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 West Kempsey, in the Kempsey Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | West 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 | -31.06057 |
| Longitude | 152.82509 |
| Population | 4,899 |
| Density | 569.0 /km² |
| Area | 8.6 km² |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Postcode | 2440 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 347 km north-northeast |
West Kempsey is a locality in the Kempsey Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,899. The locality covers an area of 8.6 km², giving a population density of about 569.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 11 m above sea level. It lies approximately 347 km north-northeast of Sydney. West Kempsey is located at 31.0606°S, 152.8251°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2440. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
West Kempsey rests in a broad, sun-drenched embrace, where the Macleay River, a ribbon of silver in the morning light, skirts the edges of fertile plains. It lies 45.1 km north of Port Macquarie, NSW (from Port Macquarie, NSW: bearing 351°T), and is situated 1.9 km west of Kempsey. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of eucalyptus green and the dusty gold of dry grass, rise gently to the west, their slopes catching the afternoon sun and holding its warmth long after the shadows begin to stretch. The air here carries the scent of damp earth after a summer shower, mingled with the faint, sweet perfume of flowering wattles and the distant, earthy tang of cattle. The very character of the place seems to be shaped by the slow, deliberate flow of the river and the patient turning of the seasons.
For generations, the rich alluvial soils of West Kempsey have sustained a thriving agricultural heartland, producing robust crops and supporting hardy livestock. This connection to the land, a legacy stretching back to its early settlement, remains a cornerstone of the local economy, evident in the weathered fences and the quiet industry of its farms. The river, a vital artery, has not only nourished the soil but also served as a historical pathway for trade and transport, a silent witness to the ebb and flow of human endeavour. Today, while agriculture continues to be a significant force, West Kempsey also draws visitors drawn by the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside and the unhurried pace of life that invites contemplation.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of West 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 West Kempsey, in the Kempsey Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for West 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 West 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. |