Overall score
Caddens
43.6/100
Werrington
46.7/100
Caddens vs Werrington, NSW Suburb Comparison
Caddens for families and value; Werrington for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CaddensWerrington
Crime rate
Caddens
68.8 / 1k
Werrington
68.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Caddens
136
Werrington
241
Population
Caddens
3,487
Werrington
5,328
Metric leadCaddens 1Werrington 93 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWerrington
- Best for familiesCaddens
- Best for best valueCaddens
- Best for best schoolsCaddens
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 | Caddens | Werrington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.6/100 | 46.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.6/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 68.8 / 1k | 68.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 59 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 82.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 136 | 241 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 13 |
| Green cover | 12.7% | 18.6% |
| Population | 3,487 | 5,328 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Caddens is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Werrington is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Caddens pulls ahead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Werrington is the better pick for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Caddens, while Werrington 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.