Cambridge Gardens vs Werrington Downs
The verdict
Cambridge Gardens is more affordable, with a median house price of $966K versus $1.01M in Werrington Downs. Cambridge Gardens rates higher for liveability (91 vs 86). Werrington Downs has a shorter estimated CBD commute (151 vs 154 min). On the separate residential safety score, Werrington Downs rates higher (100 vs 85/100 in Cambridge Gardens).
Scores
| Cambridge Gardens | Werrington Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 64 |
| Transport | 64 | 64 |
| Education | 36 | 39 |
| Liveability | 91 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cambridge Gardens | Werrington Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,030 | 3,221 |
| Median age | 36 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,950 | $2,139 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.5% | 23.4% |
| Born in Australia | 80.4% | 80.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Cambridge Gardens Stable · Werrington Downs Stable
Property
| Cambridge Gardens | Werrington Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $966K | $1.01M |
| Median unit price | $525K | $860K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $670 | $670 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | 26 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cambridge Gardens | Werrington Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 85 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 49 | 62 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 99 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 493 | 373 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,739 | 2,111 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cambridge Gardens | Werrington Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 967 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Cambridge Gardens · Werrington Downs
Transport
| Cambridge Gardens | Werrington Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 154 | 151 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.3 km | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Cambridge Gardens | Werrington Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 46.5 km | 45.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 47.4 km | 46.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 2.7 km |
Population & growth
| Cambridge Gardens | Werrington Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,030 | 3,221 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,067 | 3,280 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,120 | 3,364 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.45% | 0.45% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cambridge Gardens or Werrington Downs?
Werrington Downs has the higher residential safety score (Cambridge Gardens 85/100 vs Werrington Downs 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Cambridge Gardens or Werrington Downs?
Cambridge Gardens is more affordable, with a median house price of $966K versus $1.01M.
Which has better public transport, Cambridge Gardens or Werrington Downs?
Cambridge Gardens and Werrington Downs have similar transport scores.
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