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Werribee Homes Sit 48 Days as Vendors Cut Prices 6.8 Percent

Sellers along Ballan Road and near Werribee Park adjust prices after homes sit unsold for nearly seven weeks on average.

By Werribee Property Desk · Published 9 July 2026

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Properties across Werribee took an average of 48 days to sell in June 2026, up from 36 days in March, while vendors cut asking prices by an average 6.8 percent to secure contracts.

The shift comes as listings from the first quarter remain active into the cooler months, forcing owners who listed at peak winter optimism to recalibrate. Local agents report that buyers now expect concessions on homes that once moved within a month, especially those priced above $650,000.

Street-Level Shifts Near Werribee Park and Manor Lakes

Homes on Cherry Street and Cottrell Street in the Werribee Park precinct have recorded the longest waits, with three properties still listed after 62 days. Across Manor Lakes, stock near the Victoria University Werribee Campus has drawn fewer inspections since May, prompting several owners to drop prices by $35,000 to $50,000. The Werribee Real Estate Association noted that open-home attendance at these addresses fell 22 percent compared with the same period last year.

Ray White Werribee reported that 14 of its 29 active listings now carry vendor discounts of at least 5 percent. One four-bedroom house on Tarneit Road entered the market at $720,000 on 12 May and settled on 2 July after a final $42,000 reduction.

Buyers Gain Leverage as Clearance Rates Dip

Clearance rates for Werribee auctions fell to 61 percent in the June quarter, the lowest figure recorded by the local agency network since late 2024. Median days on market for houses priced between $550,000 and $700,000 reached 52 days, while units averaged 41 days. Data compiled from 87 settled sales shows the typical discount from original asking price widened from 3.9 percent in April to 6.8 percent last month.

Prospective buyers should inspect properties that have been listed for more than 40 days and request recent comparable sales before submitting offers. Sellers planning to list before spring should review recent results on their street and set expectations around a six-to-eight-week campaign rather than the four-week timelines common earlier this year.

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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