Overall score
East Kempsey
34.8/100
South Kempsey
35.5/100
East Kempsey vs South Kempsey, NSW suburb comparison
East Kempsey for retirees and families; South Kempsey for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
East KempseySouth Kempsey
Crime rate
East Kempsey
164.3 / 1k
South Kempsey
164.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
East Kempsey
102
South Kempsey
0
Population
East Kempsey
1,336
South Kempsey
2,604
Metric leadEast Kempsey 3South Kempsey 44 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 investmentSouth Kempsey
- Best for best schoolsSouth 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 | South Kempsey |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.8/100 | 35.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 77.7/100 | 78.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 164.3 / 1k | 164.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 79 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 102 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 20 |
| Population | 1,336 | 2,604 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, East Kempsey is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and South Kempsey is a slower-paced mid-sized suburb with open surrounds.
On the data, East Kempsey is stronger for parks and reserves and nearby cafés and amenities; South Kempsey answers with housing affordability and public transport access.
East Kempsey suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas South Kempsey is the stronger match for investors and households prioritising schools.