Side by sideSuburb comparison

Werrington County vs Cambridge Park.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,012,000 and $1,000,000. Cambridge Park edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Cambridge Park (median $1,000,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Werrington County ($1,012,000). Over the past year, Cambridge Park (+12.1%) ran 4.0 percentage points ahead of Werrington County (+8.1%) on house-price growth.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cambridge Park (980) sits above Werrington County (951). Werrington County skews owner-occupied (80%), Cambridge Park runs more rental-dense (61% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Cambridge Park is the lower entry point at $1,000,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Cambridge Park carries both higher gross yield (3.54% vs 3.49%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.

For families

Cambridge Park edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 951).

Common questionsWerrington County vs Cambridge Park

Common questions

Is Werrington County or Cambridge Park cheaper to buy in?

Cambridge Park has the lower median house price at $1,000,000, roughly 1% below Werrington County ($1,012,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Which has stronger property growth, Werrington County or Cambridge Park?

Over the past 12 months, Cambridge Park grew +12.1% vs +8.1% in Werrington County, a gap of 4.0 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 Werrington County or Cambridge Park have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cambridge Park scores 980 vs 951 in Werrington County. 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, Werrington County or Cambridge Park?

Gross rental yield on houses is 3.54% in Cambridge Park vs 3.49% in Werrington County. 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

Werrington County
Metric
Cambridge Park

Price & Market

$1,012,000
Median house
$1,000,000
$348,480
Median unit
$667,500
+8.1%
Annual growth (house)
+12.1%
Days on market

Rental

$680/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$680/wk
$490/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$490/wk
80.0%
Owner occupied
61.0%
19.0%
Renter occupied
37.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

34
Walk score
34
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
3,698
Population
7,054
37
Median age
34

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
951
Avg ICSEA
980

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).