Gerroa vs Werri Beach
Gerroa (median $2,100,000) is roughly 36% cheaper to buy into than Werri Beach ($3,300,000).
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Gerroa and Werri Beach side by side
| Measure | Gerroa | Werri Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,100,000 | $3,300,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +0.5% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $850/wk | $850/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1042 | 1074 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 571 | 510 |
| Median age | 56 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1315 mm | 1279 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.8°C | 25.6°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
Werri Beach scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Werri Beach (1074) sits above Gerroa (1042). Werri Beach skews owner-occupied (83%), Gerroa runs more rental-dense (72% owner).
- For buyers
- Gerroa is the lower entry point at $2,100,000 median, 36% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Gerroa offers the higher gross rental yield (2.10% vs 1.34%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Werri Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (1074 vs 1042). Werri Beach also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Gerroa vs Werri Beach: common questions
Is Gerroa or Werri Beach cheaper to buy in?
Gerroa has the lower median house price at $2,100,000, roughly 36% below Werri Beach ($3,300,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Gerroa or Werri Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Werri Beach scores 1074 vs 1042 in Gerroa. 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, Gerroa or Werri Beach?
Werri Beach scores 2/100 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, Gerroa or Werri Beach?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.10% in Gerroa vs 1.34% in Werri Beach. 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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