Cambridge Gardens vs Werrington Downs.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $960,000 and $1,060,000. Cambridge Gardens edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Cambridge Gardens (median $960,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Werrington Downs ($1,060,000). Over the past year, Werrington Downs (+14.6%) ran 8.2 percentage points ahead of Cambridge Gardens (+6.4%) on house-price growth.
Cambridge Gardens scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cambridge Gardens (981) sits above Werrington Downs (976).
For buyers
Cambridge Gardens is the lower entry point at $960,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Cambridge Gardens delivers the better gross yield (3.68% vs 3.34%), but Werrington Downs has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Cambridge Gardens edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 976).
Common questions
Is Cambridge Gardens or Werrington Downs cheaper to buy in?
Cambridge Gardens has the lower median house price at $960,000, roughly 9% below Werrington Downs ($1,060,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Cambridge Gardens or Werrington Downs?
Over the past 12 months, Werrington Downs grew +14.6% vs +6.4% in Cambridge Gardens, a gap of 8.2 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 Cambridge Gardens or Werrington Downs have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cambridge Gardens scores 981 vs 976 in Werrington Downs. 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, Cambridge Gardens or Werrington Downs?
Cambridge Gardens scores 12/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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, Cambridge Gardens or Werrington Downs?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.68% in Cambridge Gardens vs 3.34% in Werrington Downs. 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.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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