Werrington vs Claremont Meadows.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,049,980 and $1,322,000. Claremont Meadows edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Werrington (median $1,049,980) is roughly 21% cheaper to buy into than Claremont Meadows ($1,322,000). Over the past year, Claremont Meadows (+24.6%) ran 5.6 percentage points ahead of Werrington (+19%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Claremont Meadows (977) sits above Werrington (963). Claremont Meadows skews owner-occupied (77%), Werrington runs more rental-dense (52% owner).
For buyers
Werrington is the lower entry point at $1,049,980 median, 21% 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: Werrington delivers the better gross yield (3.37% vs 2.67%), but Claremont Meadows 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
Claremont Meadows edges out on average school ICSEA (977 vs 963). Claremont Meadows also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Werrington or Claremont Meadows cheaper to buy in?
Werrington has the lower median house price at $1,049,980, roughly 21% below Claremont Meadows ($1,322,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Werrington or Claremont Meadows?
Over the past 12 months, Claremont Meadows grew +24.6% vs +19% in Werrington, a gap of 5.6 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 Claremont Meadows have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Claremont Meadows scores 977 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 Claremont Meadows?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.37% in Werrington vs 2.67% in Claremont Meadows. 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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