Overall score
Crescent Head
33.6/100
Kundabung
40.3/100
Crescent Head vs Kundabung, NSW Suburb Comparison
Crescent Head for beach lifestyle and investment; Kundabung for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Crescent HeadKundabung
Crime rate
Crescent Head
164.2 / 1k
Kundabung
74.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Crescent Head
16
Kundabung
2
Population
Crescent Head
1,633
Kundabung
616
Metric leadCrescent Head 6Kundabung 41 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 retireesKundabung
- Best for familiesKundabung
- Best for beach lifestyleCrescent Head
- Best for investmentCrescent Head
- Best for best valueKundabung
- Best for best schoolsKundabung
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 | Crescent Head | Kundabung |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.6/100 | 40.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.2/100 | 50.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 164.2 / 1k | 74.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 12 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 16 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 29 | 4 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Population | 1,633 | 616 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Crescent Head reads as a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living; Kundabung is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Crescent Head leans into coastal living, while Kundabung feels more inland and suburban in character.
Crescent Head pulls ahead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Kundabung is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability. Crescent Head generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Kundabung leans toward more approachable housing costs.
People chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and households prioritising schools may find Crescent Head the better fit, while retirees, families, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Kundabung.
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.