Overall score
Werrington
55.3/100
Werrington Downs
37.3/100
Werrington for schools; Werrington Downs for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Werrington
55.3/100
Werrington Downs
37.3/100
Crime rate
Werrington
68.8 / 1k
Werrington Downs
68.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Werrington
239
Werrington Downs
31
Population
Werrington
5,328
Werrington Downs
3,221
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 | Werrington | Werrington Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.1/100 | 53.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 68.8 / 1k | 68.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 59 | 28 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 239 | 31 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 2 |
| Population | 5,328 | 3,221 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 6/10 |
Werrington is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Werrington Downs is a well-connected metro mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel. Werrington sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Werrington Downs is further out with more breathing room.
Werrington tends to lead on parks and reserves and public transport access, while Werrington Downs stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Werrington generally means more approachable housing costs, while Werrington Downs leans toward more sought-after housing.
Werrington suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Werrington Downs is the stronger match for retirees and investors.