Werribee South vs Werribee
The verdict
Werribee is more affordable, with a median house price of $598K versus $851K in Werribee South. Werribee rates higher for transport (92 vs 19). Werribee South is closer to the coast (2.8 km vs 8.4 km).
Scores
| Werribee South | Werribee | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 79 |
| Transport | 19 | 92 |
| Education | 55 | 60 |
| Liveability | 38 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Werribee South | Werribee | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,392 | 50,027 |
| Median age | 45 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,601 | $1,645 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.7% | 36.0% |
| Born in Australia | 67.1% | 59.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.7 |
Growth: Werribee South High Growth · Werribee High Growth
Property
| Werribee South | Werribee | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $851K | $598K |
| Median unit price | $469K | $415K |
| House price YoY | -13.4% | -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
| Werribee South | Werribee | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 54 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 502 | 564 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 669 | 414 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 209 | 490 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,560 | 7,524 |
Werribee South is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Werribee South | Werribee | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 18 |
| Government | 1 | 11 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,028 |
See the full school list on each profile: Werribee South · Werribee
Transport
| Werribee South | Werribee | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 19 | 92 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 244 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 93 | 68 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.3 km | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Werribee South | Werribee | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 7 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 20 |
| Parks | 13 | 134 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 44 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 36 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 8 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.8 km | 8.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.1 km | 30.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.1 km | 8.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 5.4 km |
Population & growth
| Werribee South | Werribee | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,392 | 50,027 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,525 | 72,626 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,320 | 90,341 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.36% | 9.77% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Werribee South or Werribee?
Werribee is more affordable, with a median house price of $598K versus $851K.
Which has better public transport, Werribee South or Werribee?
Werribee has the higher transport score (Werribee South 19/100 vs Werribee 92/100).
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