Manor Lakes vs Werribee
The verdict
Werribee is more affordable, with a median house price of $598K versus $631K in Manor Lakes. Manor Lakes rates higher for education (74 vs 60). Werribee rates higher for liveability (82 vs 46). Werribee is closer to the coast (8.4 km vs 15.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Manor Lakes rates higher (71 vs 54/100 in Werribee).
Scores
| Manor Lakes | Werribee | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 79 |
| Transport | 87 | 92 |
| Education | 74 | 60 |
| Liveability | 46 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Manor Lakes | Werribee | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,675 | 50,027 |
| Median age | 31 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,296 | $1,645 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.9% | 36.0% |
| Born in Australia | 46.0% | 59.5% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 2.7 |
Growth: Manor Lakes High Growth · Werribee High Growth
Property
| Manor Lakes | Werribee | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $631K | $598K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $415K |
| House price YoY | -4.3% | -3.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Manor Lakes | Werribee | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 54 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 371 | 564 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 292 | 414 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 387 | 490 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,428 | 7,524 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Manor Lakes | Werribee | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 18 |
| Government | 3 | 11 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,049 | 1,028 |
See the full school list on each profile: Manor Lakes · Werribee
Transport
| Manor Lakes | Werribee | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 92 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 38 | 244 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 76 | 68 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Manor Lakes | Werribee | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 7 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 20 |
| Parks | 38 | 134 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 44 |
| Swimming pools | 32 | 36 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 8 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.0 km | 8.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 34.0 km | 30.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 8.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.5 km | 5.4 km |
Population & growth
| Manor Lakes | Werribee | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,675 | 50,027 |
| Estimated 2025 | 16,053 | 72,626 |
| Projected 2041 | 22,889 | 90,341 |
| Annual growth rate | 6.08% | 9.77% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Manor Lakes or Werribee?
Manor Lakes has the higher residential safety score (Manor Lakes 71/100 vs Werribee 54/100).
Which is more affordable, Manor Lakes or Werribee?
Werribee is more affordable, with a median house price of $598K versus $631K.
Which has better schools, Manor Lakes or Werribee?
Manor Lakes has a higher average school ICSEA (Manor Lakes 1049 vs Werribee 1028; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Manor Lakes or Werribee?
Werribee has the higher transport score (Manor Lakes 87/100 vs Werribee 92/100).
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