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 | Kempsey | Verges Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.9/100 | 27.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.2/100 | 82.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 176.0 / 1k | 174.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 12 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 34 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 3 |
| Population | 483 | 298 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesVerges Creek
- Best for familiesKempsey
- Best for investmentVerges Creek
- Best for best schoolsKempsey
Comparison summary
Kempsey and Verges Creek offer different strengths across official suburb data. Kempsey leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Kempsey; Housing (desirability) favours Verges Creek; Crime rate favours Verges Creek. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Verges Creek, Families → Kempsey, Investment → Verges Creek, Best schools → Kempsey.