Frederickton vs West Kempsey, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Frederickton | West Kempsey |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 28.5/100 | 51.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 88.3/100 | 77.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 175.6 / 1k | 175.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 140 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 11 | 166 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 12 |
| Population | 1,452 | 5,073 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesWest Kempsey
- Best for familiesWest Kempsey
- Best for investmentFrederickton
- Best for best valueWest Kempsey
- Best for best schoolsWest Kempsey
Comparison summary
Frederickton and West Kempsey offer different strengths across official suburb data. West Kempsey leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours West Kempsey; Housing (desirability) favours Frederickton; Crime rate favours Frederickton. Quick verdicts: Retirees → West Kempsey, Families → West Kempsey, Investment → Frederickton, Best value → West Kempsey.