Overall score
East Kempsey
34.2/100
West Kempsey
42.1/100
East Kempsey vs West Kempsey, NSW Suburb Comparison
East Kempsey for investment; West Kempsey for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
East KempseyWest Kempsey
Crime rate
East Kempsey
164.3 / 1k
West Kempsey
164.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
East Kempsey
102
West Kempsey
167
Population
East Kempsey
1,336
West Kempsey
5,073
Metric leadEast Kempsey 2West Kempsey 83 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWest Kempsey
- Best for familiesWest Kempsey
- Best for investmentEast Kempsey
- Best for best schoolsWest 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 | West Kempsey |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.2/100 | 42.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.2/100 | 56.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 164.3 / 1k | 164.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 140 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 102 | 167 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 16 |
| Green cover | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| Population | 1,336 | 5,073 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
East Kempsey reads as a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote; West Kempsey is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
East Kempsey pulls ahead on a calmer planning outlook, whereas West Kempsey is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer West Kempsey, while East Kempsey remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.