Werrington Downs vs Kingswood.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,060,000 and $1,015,000. Kingswood edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Kingswood (median $1,015,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Werrington Downs ($1,060,000). Over the past year, Werrington Downs (+14.6%) ran 2.8 percentage points ahead of Kingswood (+11.8%) on house-price growth.
Kingswood scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 56/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kingswood (986) sits above Werrington Downs (976).
For buyers
Kingswood is the lower entry point at $1,015,000 median, 4% 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: Kingswood delivers the better gross yield (3.48% 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
Kingswood edges out on average school ICSEA (986 vs 976).
Common questions
Is Werrington Downs or Kingswood cheaper to buy in?
Kingswood has the lower median house price at $1,015,000, roughly 4% 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 Kingswood?
Over the past 12 months, Werrington Downs grew +14.6% vs +11.8% in Kingswood, a gap of 2.8 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 Kingswood have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kingswood scores 986 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 Kingswood?
Kingswood scores 56/100 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 Kingswood?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.48% in Kingswood 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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