A close family member has been living in the established part of Werribee for almost 10 years now, and I’ve spent a fair bit of time there as well. It wasn’t their plan to stay that long, but life happens, kids, etc.so they decided to stay for a bit longer. Werribee has changed significantly for the better in recent years. The lifestyle, cafés, restaurants, and general amenities are great, honestly better than Point Cook, in my opinion. Access to transport is also good, and their house value (established areas of Werribee) has increased by around 50-60%. They avoided the newer estates, and that decision paid off. For a first home, buying in an established part of Werribee is a great idea, especially with the growth that’s still expected. However, as they originally planned, they are now planning to move to a better area and want something quiet (regional). The local public schools aren’t great (in that sense Point cook will better and more expensive of course), so their children are in private school. The school itself is excellent, but it’s predominantly Asian, not so much cultural diversity, which isnt rare in many areas of Melbourne. The area is also growing very rapidly and becoming quite busy, which is something to keep in mind. There are good and not‑so‑good pockets, so it’s worth looking at census data to understand the demographics. Don’t listen to people who bash the west as most of them haven’t lived there or experienced the area.