Overall score
East Kempsey
34.2/100
Kundabung
40.3/100
East Kempsey vs Kundabung, NSW Suburb Comparison
East Kempsey for retirees and families; Kundabung for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
East KempseyKundabung
Crime rate
East Kempsey
164.3 / 1k
Kundabung
74.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
East Kempsey
102
Kundabung
2
Population
East Kempsey
1,336
Kundabung
616
Metric leadEast Kempsey 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 retireesEast Kempsey
- Best for familiesEast Kempsey
- Best for investmentEast Kempsey
- 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 | East Kempsey | Kundabung |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.2/100 | 40.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.2/100 | 50.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 164.3 / 1k | 74.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 12 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 102 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 4 |
| Green cover | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Population | 1,336 | 616 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
East Kempsey is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Kundabung is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
East Kempsey 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 stronger socioeconomic advantage.
East Kempsey suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Kundabung is the stronger match for retirees and families.
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.