Overall score
Auburn
62.6/100
Werribee
69.9/100
Werribee for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Auburn
62.6/100
Werribee
69.9/100
Crime rate
Auburn
58.7 / 1k
Werribee
83.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Auburn
312
Werribee
252
Population
Auburn
39,333
Werribee
50,027
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Auburn | Werribee |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.6/100 | 69.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 19.4/100 | 63.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 58.7 / 1k | 83.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 16 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 24 | 63 |
| Public transport stops | 309 | 269 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 77.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 312 | 252 |
| Planning activity | 57 | 243 |
| Population | 39,333 | 50,027 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Across states, Auburn is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap, whereas Werribee is a well-serviced metro larger suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Auburn is stronger for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options; Werribee answers with housing affordability and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Werribee, while Auburn remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.