Overall score
Aldavilla
32.9/100
West Kempsey
42.1/100
Aldavilla vs West Kempsey, NSW Suburb Comparison
Aldavilla for schools; West Kempsey for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AldavillaWest Kempsey
Crime rate
Aldavilla
163.9 / 1k
West Kempsey
164.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aldavilla
8
West Kempsey
167
Population
Aldavilla
1,443
West Kempsey
5,073
Metric leadAldavilla 3West Kempsey 71 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWest Kempsey
- Best for familiesWest Kempsey
- Best for investmentWest Kempsey
- Best for best schoolsAldavilla
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Aldavilla | West Kempsey |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.9/100 | 42.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.5/100 | 56.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 163.9 / 1k | 164.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 140 |
| Walkability | 25.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 167 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 16 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 4.7% |
| Population | 1,443 | 5,073 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Aldavilla reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; West Kempsey is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Aldavilla pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas West Kempsey is the better pick for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer West Kempsey, while Aldavilla remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.