Overall score
Blacktown
44.9/100
Werribee
41.7/100
Blacktown vs Werribee Suburb Comparison (NSW vs VIC)
Blacktown for investment; Werribee for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BlacktownWerribee
Crime rate
Blacktown
124.0 / 1k
Werribee
83.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blacktown
604
Werribee
265
Population
Blacktown
50,961
Werribee
50,027
Metric leadBlacktown 8Werribee 41 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 | Blacktown | Werribee |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.9/100 | 41.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 34.0/100 | 42.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 124.0 / 1k | 83.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 16 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 29 | 63 |
| Public transport stops | 538 | 269 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 77.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 604 | 265 |
| Planning activity | 98 | 243 |
| Green cover | 3.4% | 9.2% |
| Population | 50,961 | 50,027 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Across states, Blacktown 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.
Blacktown pulls ahead on schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Werribee is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves. Blacktown generally means more sought-after housing, while Werribee leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Blacktown suits retirees more clearly, whereas Werribee is the stronger match for families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.