Overall score
Blacktown
68.2/100
Werribee
69.9/100
Blacktown for retirees; Werribee for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Blacktown
68.2/100
Werribee
69.9/100
Crime rate
Blacktown
124.0 / 1k
Werribee
83.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blacktown
589
Werribee
252
Population
Blacktown
50,961
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 | Blacktown | Werribee |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.2/100 | 69.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.0/100 | 63.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 124.0 / 1k | 83.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 16 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 29 | 63 |
| Public transport stops | 538 | 269 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 77.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 589 | 252 |
| Planning activity | 84 | 243 |
| Population | 50,961 | 50,027 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
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 a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, whereas Werribee is the better pick for housing affordability 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 and investors.