Werrington Downs vs Cambridge Park.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,060,000 and $1,000,000. Cambridge Park edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Cambridge Park (median $1,000,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Werrington Downs ($1,060,000). Over the past year, Werrington Downs (+14.6%) ran 2.5 percentage points ahead of Cambridge Park (+12.1%) on house-price growth.
Cambridge Park scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 34/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cambridge Park (980) sits above Werrington Downs (976). Werrington Downs skews owner-occupied (82%), Cambridge Park runs more rental-dense (61% owner).
For buyers
Cambridge Park is the lower entry point at $1,000,000 median, 6% 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: Cambridge Park delivers the better gross yield (3.54% 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
Cambridge Park edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 976). Werrington Downs also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Werrington Downs or Cambridge Park cheaper to buy in?
Cambridge Park has the lower median house price at $1,000,000, roughly 6% 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, Werrington Downs or Cambridge Park?
Over the past 12 months, Werrington Downs grew +14.6% vs +12.1% in Cambridge Park, a gap of 2.5 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 Downs or Cambridge Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cambridge Park scores 980 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 is more walkable, Werrington Downs or Cambridge Park?
Cambridge Park scores 34/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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, Werrington Downs or Cambridge Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.54% in Cambridge Park 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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