Overall score
Orange
42.5/100
Werribee
41.7/100
Orange vs Werribee Suburb Comparison (NSW vs VIC)
Orange for investment and value; Werribee for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
OrangeWerribee
Crime rate
Orange
94.4 / 1k
Werribee
83.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Orange
25
Werribee
265
Population
Orange
41,232
Werribee
50,027
Metric leadOrange 4Werribee 9across 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 | Orange | Werribee |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.5/100 | 41.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.0/100 | 42.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.4 / 1k | 83.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 52.5/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 54 | 63 |
| Public transport stops | 1,535 | 269 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 77.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 25 | 265 |
| Planning activity | 258 | 243 |
| Green cover | 2.3% | 9.2% |
| Population | 41,232 | 50,027 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Across states, Orange is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, whereas Werribee is a well-serviced metro larger suburb with plenty happening nearby. Orange sits more regionally self-contained, whereas Werribee is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Orange is stronger for housing affordability, public transport access, and a calmer planning outlook; Werribee answers with a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves. On housing, Orange sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Werribee.
Orange suits retirees more clearly, whereas Werribee is the stronger match for families, investors, 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.