Werribee vs Manor Lakes
Werribee (median $641,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Manor Lakes ($650,000).
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Werribee and Manor Lakes side by side
| Measure | Werribee | Manor Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $641,000 | $650,000 |
| Median unit | $440,000 | $285,120 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $460/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $405/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1010 | 1013 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 84 | 0 |
| Transit score | 100 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 50,027 | 12,675 |
| Median age | 35 | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 481 mm | 459 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.1°C | 26.3°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
Werribee scores higher on walkability (84/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Manor Lakes (1013) sits above Werribee (1010).
- For buyers
- Werribee is the lower entry point at $641,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Manor Lakes edges out on average school ICSEA (1013 vs 1010). Manor Lakes also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Werribee vs Manor Lakes: common questions
Is Werribee or Manor Lakes cheaper to buy in?
Werribee has the lower median house price at $641,000, roughly 1% below Manor Lakes ($650,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Werribee or Manor Lakes have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Manor Lakes scores 1013 vs 1010 in Werribee. 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, Werribee or Manor Lakes?
Werribee scores 84/100 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.
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