Werrington vs Caddens.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,049,980 and $1,110,500. Werrington edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Werrington (median $1,049,980) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Caddens ($1,110,500). Over the past year, Werrington (+19%) ran 25.0 percentage points ahead of Caddens (-6%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Caddens (991) sits above Werrington (963). Caddens skews owner-occupied (73%), Werrington runs more rental-dense (52% owner).
For buyers
Werrington is the lower entry point at $1,049,980 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Werrington carries both higher gross yield (3.37% vs 3.18%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Caddens edges out on average school ICSEA (991 vs 963). Caddens also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Werrington or Caddens cheaper to buy in?
Werrington has the lower median house price at $1,049,980, roughly 5% below Caddens ($1,110,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Werrington or Caddens?
Over the past 12 months, Werrington grew +19% vs -6% in Caddens, a gap of 25.0 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 or Caddens have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Caddens scores 991 vs 963 in Werrington. 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 or Caddens?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.37% in Werrington vs 3.18% in Caddens. 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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