East Kempsey 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 | East Kempsey | South Kempsey |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.5/100 | 35.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 77.7/100 | 78.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 175.9 / 1k | 175.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 79 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 102 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 16 |
| Population | 1,336 | 2,604 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesEast Kempsey
- Best for familiesEast Kempsey
- Best for investmentSouth Kempsey
- Best for best schoolsSouth Kempsey
Comparison summary
East Kempsey and South Kempsey offer different strengths across official suburb data. East Kempsey leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours East Kempsey; Housing (desirability) favours South Kempsey; Parks & reserves favours East Kempsey. Quick verdicts: Retirees → East Kempsey, Families → East Kempsey, Investment → South Kempsey, Best schools → South Kempsey.