Median house price
$550k
-8.3% change
NSW · Kempsey Council
Frederickton, 2440
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,595
Growth (1 yr)
+0.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.6%
Median age
49
Median income
$1,114/wk
Employment rate
43.5%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$550,000
Languages at home
3.8%non-English
Most common: Portuguese, Malayalam
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Kempsey Council, Frederickton keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Distance from Sydney is unmistakable: this is well outside the capital's everyday orbit. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.
Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice. With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus schools and education trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Frederickton snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$480/wk
Houses $490 · Units $380
Population (ERP)
1,595
+0.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
5.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#469
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
95th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
39th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
9th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 28.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5830th in Australia
- State rank
- 1883rd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #469 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #856 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $380
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $490
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $480
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 112
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $550,000
- Median price change
- -8.3%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
1,595(June 2025)
+0.1% annual · +3.6% over 5 years · 39th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.1%
- 5-year growth
- +3.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +56
- Growth rank in NSW
- 39th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,650), extrapolated at +0.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,452
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $1,114
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 31 of 549
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,339
- Employment rate
- 43.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 485 / 13 / 13
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 262
- Against the person
- 69
- Against property
- 101
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 164.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 21 residents
- State safety percentile
- 94.6th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +5.1%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order264
- Breach Bail Conditions556
- Domestic Violence Related Assault317
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment411
- Malicious Damage To Property362
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 890
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 9th
School list
- Frederickton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 890 · 9th percentile · LBOTE 1% · 130 students · Top SEA quarter 3%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
31 public transport stops in this suburb
- Collombatti Rd After Great North Rd
- Collombatti Rd Opp Everinghams Lane
- Cyrus Saul Cct Before Macleay St
- Everinghams Lane At Bede Lawrence Cl
- William St Before Edgar St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
11 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Well connected by public transport — 31 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.69
Sport & outdoors(3)
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (2)
Transport(4)
4 bus stops
Other(3)
- Natureland Smash RepairsCar repair
- Funeral Hall
- Parking (2)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Kempsey District Hospital (6.0 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 104
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 65.2
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 19°
- Rainfall
- 439 mm · ~55 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 494 mm · ~62 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 252 mm · ~32 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 279 mm · ~35 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 5 proposals
May 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Rural industry; Livestock processing industry151 GREAT NORTH ROAD FREDERICKTON 2440Under Assessment
- Subdivision5 CHRISTMAS STREET FREDERICKTON 2440Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure43 FRANCIS CONN PLACE FREDERICKTON 2440Additional Information Requested
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure160 COLLOMBATTI ROAD FREDERICKTON 2440Determined
January 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space14 EDGAR STREET FREDERICKTON 2440Determined
2025· 8 proposals
November 2025
- Subdivision5 CHRISTMAS STREET FREDERICKTON 2440Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space119 EVERINGHAMS LANE FREDERICKTON 2440Determined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Service station; Retail Premise; Shop2-4 GREAT NORTH ROAD FREDERICKTON 2440Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3-5 LAWSON STREET FREDERICKTON 2440Determined
June 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Food and drink premise7 MACLEAY STREET FREDERICKTON 2440Determined
April 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Carport15 CHAPMAN STREET FREDERICKTON 2440Determined
March 2025
- Subdivision5 CHRISTMAS STREET FREDERICKTON 2440Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure64-66 GREAT NORTH ROAD FREDERICKTON 2440Determined
2024· 10 proposals
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure19 NORTH STREET FREDERICKTON 2440Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care18 WILLIAM STREET FREDERICKTON 2440Determined
September 2024
- Home business; Mobile food and drink outlet; Hours of operation and trading46 CYRUS SAUL CIRCUIT FREDERICKTON 2440Determined
August 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation22 CYRUS SAUL CIRCUIT FREDERICKTON 2440Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure26 EDGAR STREET FREDERICKTON 2440Determined
June 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Garage, carport or carparking space40A CYRUS SAUL CIRCUIT FREDERICKTON 2440Determined
May 2024
- Temporary building, structure or use; Function centre1-5 REMEMBRANCE WAY FREDERICKTON 2440Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise; Food and drink premise1-5 REMEMBRANCE WAY FREDERICKTON 2440Withdrawn
April 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care3A EDGAR STREET FREDERICKTON 2440Determined
January 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport12 CHAPMAN STREET FREDERICKTON 2440Determined
2023· 6 proposals
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Hot water systems31 EDGAR STREET FREDERICKTON 2440Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Food and drink premise7 MACLEAY STREET FREDERICKTON 2440Determined
August 2023
- Shed27-43 YARRABANDINI ROAD FREDERICKTON 2440Determined
July 2023
- Secondary dwelling; Retaining walls, protection of trees; Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Shed34 EDGAR STREET FREDERICKTON 2440Determined
April 2023
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces103 EVERINGHAMS LANE FREDERICKTON 2440Determined
March 2023
- Shed9 EDGAR STREET FREDERICKTON 2440Determined
2022· 11 proposals
October 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces17 BEDE LAWRENCE CLOSE FREDERICKTON 2440Determined
September 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing119 EVERINGHAMS LANE FREDERICKTON 2440Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development20 EDGAR STREET FREDERICKTON 2440Determined
- Dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Demolition105 MACLEAY STREET FREDERICKTON 2440Determined
August 2022
- Shed20 EDGAR STREET FREDERICKTON 2440Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing87 EDGAR STREET FREDERICKTON 2440Determined
June 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs16 BEDE LAWRENCE CLOSE FREDERICKTON 2440Determined
May 2022
- Shed14 NORTH STREET FREDERICKTON 2440Determined
- Shed19 EDGAR STREET FREDERICKTON 2440Determined
March 2022
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations and additions to residential development568 MACLEAY VALLEY WAY FREDERICKTON 2440Determined
February 2022
- Dwelling3-5 LAWSON STREET FREDERICKTON 2440Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Cowper
- Member of Parliament
- Pat CONAGHAN (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 131,639
- Turnout (2025)
- 90.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +0.5 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 59.1%Labor 40.9%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 18.6 km away).
Coalition 69.4%Labor 30.6%
10.4 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -2.0 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- FredericktonLabor 27.6% · Coalition 72.4% TPP (2025)2.0 km away
- Kempsey HeightsLabor 37.1% · Coalition 62.9% TPP (2025)5.9 km away
- KempseyLabor 41.6% · Coalition 58.4% TPP (2025)6.1 km away
- Kempsey EastLabor 35.5% · Coalition 64.5% TPP (2025)6.6 km away
- Kempsey SouthLabor 40.4% · Coalition 59.6% TPP (2025)7.7 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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