Overall score
Bankstown
41.8/100
Werribee
41.7/100
Bankstown vs Werribee Suburb Comparison (NSW vs VIC)
Bankstown for investment; Werribee for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BankstownWerribee
Crime rate
Bankstown
115.1 / 1k
Werribee
83.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bankstown
597
Werribee
265
Population
Bankstown
34,933
Werribee
50,027
Metric leadBankstown 6Werribee 61 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bankstown | Werribee |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.8/100 | 41.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.9/100 | 42.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 115.1 / 1k | 83.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 19 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 26 | 63 |
| Public transport stops | 272 | 269 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 77.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 597 | 265 |
| Planning activity | 54 | 243 |
| Green cover | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| Population | 34,933 | 50,027 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Bankstown (NSW) is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Werribee (VIC) is a well-serviced metro larger suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Bankstown is stronger for schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability; Werribee answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves. Bankstown generally means more sought-after housing, while Werribee leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Werribee, while Bankstown remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.