Werrington Downs vs Cranebrook.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,060,000 and $991,000. Cranebrook edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Cranebrook (median $991,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Werrington Downs ($1,060,000). Over the past year, Werrington Downs (+14.6%) ran 6.9 percentage points ahead of Cranebrook (+7.7%) on house-price growth.
Cranebrook scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cranebrook (990) sits above Werrington Downs (976). Werrington Downs skews owner-occupied (82%), Cranebrook runs more rental-dense (72% owner).
For buyers
Cranebrook is the lower entry point at $991,000 median, 7% 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: Cranebrook delivers the better gross yield (2.15% vs 1.96%), 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
Cranebrook edges out on average school ICSEA (990 vs 976).
Common questions
Is Werrington Downs or Cranebrook cheaper to buy in?
Cranebrook has the lower median house price at $991,000, roughly 7% 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 Cranebrook?
Over the past 12 months, Werrington Downs grew +14.6% vs +7.7% in Cranebrook, a gap of 6.9 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 Cranebrook have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cranebrook scores 990 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 Cranebrook?
Cranebrook scores 14/100 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 Cranebrook?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.15% in Cranebrook vs 1.96% 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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