Overall score
East Kempsey
34.8/100
Kundabung
31.5/100
East Kempsey vs Kundabung, NSW suburb comparison
East Kempsey for schools; Kundabung for retirees and families.
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 5Kundabung 31 tiedacross 9 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 best schoolsEast Kempsey
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 | 34.8/100 | 31.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 77.7/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 164.3 / 1k | 74.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 12 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 102 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 3 |
| 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 and walkability, whereas Kundabung is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Kundabung, while East Kempsey remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.