Overall score
Caddens
44.5/100
Werrington
55.3/100
Caddens for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Caddens
44.5/100
Werrington
55.3/100
Crime rate
Caddens
68.8 / 1k
Werrington
68.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Caddens
134
Werrington
239
Population
Caddens
3,487
Werrington
5,328
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 | Caddens | Werrington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.5/100 | 55.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.7/100 | 35.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 68.8 / 1k | 68.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 59 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 82.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 134 | 239 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 11 |
| Population | 3,487 | 5,328 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 3/10 |
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 a quieter safety profile, whereas Werrington is the better pick for parks and reserves and public transport access. On housing, Caddens sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Werrington.
Choose Caddens if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward Werrington for families and households prioritising schools.