Crescent Head vs East Kempsey.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,020,500 and $560,000. East Kempsey edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
East Kempsey (median $560,000) is roughly 82% cheaper to buy into than Crescent Head ($1,020,500). Over the past year, East Kempsey (+2.8%) ran 15.9 percentage points ahead of Crescent Head (-13.1%) on house-price growth.
East Kempsey scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Crescent Head (888) sits above East Kempsey (863). Crescent Head skews owner-occupied (74%), East Kempsey runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
For buyers
East Kempsey is the lower entry point at $560,000 median, 82% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
East Kempsey carries both higher gross yield (4.69% vs 2.57%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Crescent Head edges out on average school ICSEA (888 vs 863).
Common questions
Is Crescent Head or East Kempsey cheaper to buy in?
East Kempsey has the lower median house price at $560,000, roughly 82% below Crescent Head ($1,020,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Crescent Head or East Kempsey?
Over the past 12 months, East Kempsey grew +2.8% vs -13.1% in Crescent Head, a gap of 15.9 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Crescent Head or East Kempsey have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Crescent Head scores 888 vs 863 in East Kempsey. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Crescent Head or East Kempsey?
East Kempsey scores 6/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Crescent Head or East Kempsey?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.69% in East Kempsey vs 2.57% in Crescent Head. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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