South 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 | South Kempsey | Verges Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.5/100 | 27.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 78.4/100 | 82.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 175.9 / 1k | 174.5 / 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 | 16 | 3 |
| Population | 2,604 | 298 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesVerges Creek
- Best for familiesSouth Kempsey
- Best for best schoolsSouth Kempsey
Comparison summary
South Kempsey and Verges Creek offer different strengths across official suburb data. South Kempsey leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours South Kempsey; Housing (desirability) favours Verges Creek; Crime rate favours Verges Creek. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Verges Creek, Families → South Kempsey, Best schools → South Kempsey.