Side by sideSuburb comparison

South Kempsey vs Verges Creek.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Verges Creek (873) sits above South Kempsey (863). Verges Creek skews owner-occupied (81%), South Kempsey runs more rental-dense (61% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Verges Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (873 vs 863). Verges Creek also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsSouth Kempsey vs Verges Creek

Common questions

Does South Kempsey or Verges Creek have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Verges Creek scores 873 vs 863 in South 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.

The numbers behind the take

South Kempsey
Metric
Verges Creek

Price & Market

$440,000
Median house
$205,920
Median unit
+18.9%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$505/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$505/wk
$383/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$383/wk
61.0%
Owner occupied
81.0%
32.0%
Renter occupied
6.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
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Transit score
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Bike score
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2,604
Population
298
42
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

12
Schools nearby
13
863
Avg ICSEA
873

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).