Overall score
Kempsey
36.8/100
Verges Creek
37.1/100
Kempsey vs Verges Creek, NSW Suburb Comparison
Kempsey for retirees and families; Verges Creek for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KempseyVerges Creek
Crime rate
Kempsey
164.2 / 1k
Verges Creek
165.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kempsey
35
Verges Creek
1
Population
Kempsey
483
Verges Creek
298
Metric leadKempsey 7Verges Creek 41 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKempsey
- Best for familiesKempsey
- Best for investmentKempsey
- Best for best valueVerges Creek
- Best for best schoolsVerges Creek
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 | Kempsey | Verges Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.8/100 | 37.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.6/100 | 46.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 164.2 / 1k | 165.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 12 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 35 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 7 |
| Green cover | 2.9% | 7.7% |
| Population | 483 | 298 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Kempsey reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; Verges Creek is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Kempsey is stronger for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Verges Creek answers with housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Kempsey sits in a affordable band, compared with a gently premium feel in Verges Creek.
Choose Kempsey if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Verges Creek for retirees and investors.
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.