Overall score
South Kempsey
35.5/100
Verges Creek
26.9/100
South Kempsey vs Verges Creek, NSW suburb comparison
South Kempsey for families and schools; Verges Creek for retirees.
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
0
Verges Creek
0
Population
South Kempsey
2,604
Verges Creek
298
Metric leadSouth Kempsey 6Verges Creek 31 tiedacross 10 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 schoolsSouth 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 | South Kempsey | Verges Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.5/100 | 26.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 78.4/100 | 82.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 164.3 / 1k | 165.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 79 | 12 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 5 |
| 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 parks and reserves and public transport access, whereas Verges Creek is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, South Kempsey sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced 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.