Overall score
South Kempsey
26.0/100
Verges Creek
37.1/100
South Kempsey vs Verges Creek, NSW Suburb Comparison
South Kempsey for families; Verges Creek for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
South KempseyVerges Creek
Crime rate
South Kempsey
164.3 / 1k
Verges Creek
165.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
South Kempsey
2
Verges Creek
1
Population
South Kempsey
2,604
Verges Creek
298
Metric leadSouth Kempsey 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 retireesVerges Creek
- Best for familiesSouth Kempsey
- 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 | South Kempsey | Verges Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 26.0/100 | 37.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.8/100 | 46.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 164.3 / 1k | 165.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 79 | 12 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 7 |
| Green cover | 0.5% | 7.7% |
| Population | 2,604 | 298 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, South Kempsey is a slower-paced mid-sized suburb with open surrounds, and Verges Creek is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
South Kempsey pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Verges Creek is the better pick for housing affordability, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, South Kempsey sits in a affordable band, compared with a gently premium feel in Verges Creek.
Families and households prioritising schools may find South Kempsey the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Verges Creek.
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.