Overall score
Crescent Head
33.6/100
Verges Creek
37.1/100
Crescent Head vs Verges Creek, NSW Suburb Comparison
Crescent Head for families and beach lifestyle; Verges Creek for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Crescent HeadVerges Creek
Crime rate
Crescent Head
164.2 / 1k
Verges Creek
165.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Crescent Head
16
Verges Creek
1
Population
Crescent Head
1,633
Verges Creek
298
Metric leadCrescent Head 7Verges Creek 32 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesVerges Creek
- Best for familiesCrescent Head
- Best for beach lifestyleCrescent Head
- Best for investmentCrescent Head
- Best for best valueVerges Creek
- Best for best schoolsVerges Creek
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 | Verges Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.6/100 | 37.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.2/100 | 46.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 164.2 / 1k | 165.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 12 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 16 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 29 | 7 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 7.7% |
| Population | 1,633 | 298 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Crescent Head reads as a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living; Verges Creek is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Crescent Head leans into coastal living, while Verges Creek feels more inland and suburban in character.
Crescent Head pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Verges Creek is the better pick for housing affordability, overall desirability, and a calmer planning outlook.
Crescent Head suits families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Verges Creek is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.