Orangeville vs Werombi.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,200,000 and $1,770,000. Werombi edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Werombi (median $1,770,000) is roughly 24% cheaper to buy into than Orangeville ($2,200,000). Over the past year, Orangeville (+16.4%) ran 39.2 percentage points ahead of Werombi (-22.8%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Werombi (1011) sits above Orangeville (1010).
For buyers
Werombi is the lower entry point at $1,770,000 median, 24% 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: Werombi delivers the better gross yield (2.26% vs 1.82%), but Orangeville 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
Werombi edges out on average school ICSEA (1011 vs 1010).
Common questions
Is Orangeville or Werombi cheaper to buy in?
Werombi has the lower median house price at $1,770,000, roughly 24% below Orangeville ($2,200,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Orangeville or Werombi?
Over the past 12 months, Orangeville grew +16.4% vs -22.8% in Werombi, a gap of 39.2 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 Orangeville or Werombi have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Werombi scores 1011 vs 1010 in Orangeville. 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, Orangeville or Werombi?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.26% in Werombi vs 1.82% in Orangeville. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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