Overall score
East Kempsey
34.8/100
West Kempsey
52.4/100
East Kempsey vs West Kempsey, NSW suburb comparison
West Kempsey for families and investment.
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
166
Population
East Kempsey
1,336
West Kempsey
5,073
Metric leadEast Kempsey 1West Kempsey 73 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 familiesWest Kempsey
- Best for investmentWest Kempsey
- Best for best valueWest 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 | 34.8/100 | 52.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 77.7/100 | 77.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 164.3 / 1k | 164.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 140 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 102 | 166 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 14 |
| 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 and parks and reserves.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer West Kempsey, while East Kempsey remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.