Dondingalong vs South Kempsey, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Dondingalong | South Kempsey |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 28.6/100 | 35.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 80.3/100 | 78.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 175.6 / 1k | 175.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 79 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 16 |
| Population | 712 | 2,604 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesSouth Kempsey
- Best for best schoolsSouth Kempsey
Comparison summary
Dondingalong and South Kempsey offer different strengths across official suburb data. Dondingalong leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours South Kempsey; Housing (desirability) favours Dondingalong; Crime rate favours Dondingalong. Quick verdicts: Families → South Kempsey, Best schools → South Kempsey.