Cranebrook vs Werrington Downs
Cranebrook (median $991,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Werrington Downs ($1,060,000). Over the past year, Werrington Downs (+14.6%) ran 6.9 percentage points ahead of Cranebrook (+7.7%) on house-price growth.
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| Measure | Cranebrook | Werrington Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $991,000 | $1,060,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $348,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | +7.7% | +14.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $670/wk | $680/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $490/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 976 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 15,779 | 3,221 |
| Median age | 33 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 733 mm | 691 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.7°C | 30.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Cranebrook scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cranebrook (990) sits above Werrington Downs (976). Werrington Downs skews owner-occupied (82%), Cranebrook runs more rental-dense (72% owner).
- For buyers
- Cranebrook is the lower entry point at $991,000 median, 7% 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: Cranebrook delivers the better gross yield (3.52% 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
- Cranebrook edges out on average school ICSEA (990 vs 976).
Cranebrook vs Werrington Downs: common questions
Is Cranebrook or Werrington Downs cheaper to buy in?
Cranebrook has the lower median house price at $991,000, roughly 7% 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, Cranebrook or Werrington Downs?
Over the past 12 months, Werrington Downs grew +14.6% vs +7.7% in Cranebrook, a gap of 6.9 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 Cranebrook or Werrington Downs have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cranebrook scores 990 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, Cranebrook or Werrington Downs?
Cranebrook scores 14/100 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, Cranebrook or Werrington Downs?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.52% in Cranebrook 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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