Jordan Springs vs Werrington Downs.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,043,600 and $1,060,000. Jordan Springs edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Jordan Springs (median $1,043,600) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Werrington Downs ($1,060,000). Over the past year, Werrington Downs (+14.6%) ran 7.1 percentage points ahead of Jordan Springs (+7.5%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Jordan Springs (981) sits above Werrington Downs (976). Werrington Downs skews owner-occupied (82%), Jordan Springs runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
For buyers
Jordan Springs is the lower entry point at $1,043,600 median, 2% 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: Jordan Springs delivers the better gross yield (3.39% 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
Jordan Springs edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 976).
Common questions
Is Jordan Springs or Werrington Downs cheaper to buy in?
Jordan Springs has the lower median house price at $1,043,600, roughly 2% 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, Jordan Springs or Werrington Downs?
Over the past 12 months, Werrington Downs grew +14.6% vs +7.5% in Jordan Springs, a gap of 7.1 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 Jordan Springs or Werrington Downs have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Jordan Springs 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Jordan Springs or Werrington Downs?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.39% in Jordan Springs 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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