Overall score
East Kempsey
34.2/100
Verges Creek
37.1/100
East Kempsey vs Verges Creek, NSW Suburb Comparison
East Kempsey for families and investment; Verges Creek for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
East KempseyVerges Creek
Crime rate
East Kempsey
164.3 / 1k
Verges Creek
165.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
East Kempsey
102
Verges Creek
1
Population
East Kempsey
1,336
Verges Creek
298
Metric leadEast Kempsey 8Verges Creek 31 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesVerges Creek
- Best for familiesEast Kempsey
- Best for investmentEast Kempsey
- Best for best valueVerges Creek
- Best for best schoolsVerges Creek
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 | Verges Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.2/100 | 37.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.2/100 | 46.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 164.3 / 1k | 165.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 12 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 102 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 7 |
| Green cover | 1.1% | 7.7% |
| Population | 1,336 | 298 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
East Kempsey is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Verges Creek is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
East Kempsey tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Verges Creek stands out for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage. East Kempsey generally means more approachable housing costs, while Verges Creek leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Families and households prioritising schools may find East Kempsey the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Verges Creek.
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.