NSW · 2440

Kinchela

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Kinchela, NSW 2440.

Kinchela, NSW 2440

About Kinchela

Welcome to Kinchela

Kinchela is a village in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, The village is named after Kinchela Creek, which in turn may have been named after John Kinchela, Attorney General of New South Wales in 1831. The Kinchela Aboriginal Reserve was gazetted in 1883, Kinchela was gazetted as a village in 1885 or 1886, and in 1892 an Aboriginal school was established at Pelican Island, near Kinchela.

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Kinchela, NSW 2440.

Population

286

residents (2021)

Median age

49

years

Household income

$1,437

median, per week

Median rent

$350

per week

Median mortgage

$1,343

per month

Mortgage / income

22%

comfortable

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Education

Schools in Kinchela

Government school catchment

Kinchela Public School

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Recent results

Recently sold in Kinchela

$1.25m

1698 South West Rocks Road

house3 bd · 1 ba · 2 car

Sold ~July 2026

Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.

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Common questions

Kinchela suburb FAQ

Is Kinchela a good place to live?

Kinchela is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 286 and 1 school in the area.

What is the population of Kinchela?

Kinchela has a population of 286 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 49.

What schools are in Kinchela?

There is 1 school in or near Kinchela, including Kinchela Public School.

What suburbs are near Kinchela?

Suburbs near Kinchela include Summer Island.