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Werribee emerges as the affordable suburb outperforming all its neighbours

Median prices here rose 14 per cent in the year to June while growth lagged in every adjacent pocket of the municipality.

By Werribee Property Desk · Published 9 July 2026

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Werribee posted a median house price of $472,000 for the June quarter, a 14 per cent lift from the same three months in 2025 that left every neighbouring pocket behind.

The result arrives as global markets absorb fresh US strikes on Iranian targets and renewed questions over NATO supply lines, prompting local buyers to favour established suburbs with proven rental demand and lower entry prices than inner zones.

Properties along Derrimut Road and the newer estates near the Werribee River Parklands have driven much of the activity, with Wyndham City Council’s recent upgrade to the Old Geelong Road drainage scheme removing a long-standing flood risk that previously capped values. The council’s $18 million Werribee Sports Precinct expansion, due for completion in October, has also pulled in families who previously looked farther afield.

Price evidence and sales pace

CoreLogic figures released 2 July show 318 house sales in Werribee over the past 12 months, with a median 27 days on market, four days quicker than the municipal average. Auction clearance rates at the Werribee Racecourse venue reached 71 per cent in the June round, the highest among all Wyndham suburbs tracked by the same dataset.

Three-bedroom homes on streets such as Tarneit Road and Cottrell Street changed hands between $445,000 and $495,000, figures that remain 18 per cent below the next-cheapest comparable stock in the same postcode band.

Next steps for buyers and investors

Agents report fresh listings hitting the market this week ahead of the school holidays, with several vendors citing the need to settle before potential spring rate movements. Prospective purchasers should inspect at least two properties on Ballan Road and review the council’s online planning portal for any last-minute zoning changes around the new sports precinct before making an offer.

This article is general information only and is not personal financial or investment advice. Consider your own circumstances and seek licensed professional advice before making financial decisions.

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