East Kempsey vs Verges Creek, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | East Kempsey | Verges Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.5/100 | 27.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 77.7/100 | 82.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 175.9 / 1k | 174.5 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 12 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 102 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 3 |
| Population | 1,336 | 298 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesEast Kempsey
- Best for investmentVerges Creek
- Best for best valueEast Kempsey
Comparison summary
East Kempsey and Verges Creek offer different strengths across official suburb data. East Kempsey leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours East Kempsey; Housing (desirability) favours Verges Creek; Crime rate favours Verges Creek. Quick verdicts: Families → East Kempsey, Investment → Verges Creek, Best value → East Kempsey.