Kempsey vs Pola Creek
The verdict
Kempsey rates higher for transport (82 vs 35). Pola Creek is closer to the coast (14.7 km vs 16.3 km).
Scores
KempseyPola Creek
| Kempsey | Pola Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 26 |
| Transport | 82 | 35 |
| Education | 16 | 17 |
| Liveability | 69 | 24 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kempsey | Pola Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 483 | 86 |
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $881 | $2,333 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 15.7% | 14.6% |
| Born in Australia | 82.8% | 72.1% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 3 |
Growth: Kempsey Stable · Pola Creek Stable
Property
| Kempsey | Pola Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $462K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $221K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $500 | $500 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 5 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Kempsey | Pola Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,863 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,863 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 6,004 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 124,638 | 2,326 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kempsey | Pola Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Kempsey · Pola Creek
Transport
| Kempsey | Pola Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 35 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.2 km | 4.6 km |
Liveability
| Kempsey | Pola Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 19.0°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 13 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.3 km | 14.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 348.4 km | 350.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.6 km | 5.3 km |
Population & growth
| Kempsey | Pola Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 483 | 86 |
| Estimated 2025 | 497 | 88 |
| Projected 2041 | 506 | 90 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.72% | 0.58% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Kempsey or Pola Creek?
Kempsey has the higher transport score (Kempsey 82/100 vs Pola Creek 35/100).
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