Bligh Park vs Windsor Downs
Bligh Park (median $985,000) is roughly 60% cheaper to buy into than Windsor Downs ($2,460,000). Over the past year, Bligh Park (+8.8%) ran 4.1 percentage points ahead of Windsor Downs (+4.7%) on house-price growth.
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Bligh Park and Windsor Downs side by side
| Measure | Bligh Park | Windsor Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $985,000 | $2,460,000 |
| Median unit | $348,480 | $348,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | +8.8% | +4.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $720/wk | $720/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | 93.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 5.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1004 | 1017 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | 6,220 | 1,183 |
| Median age | 32 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 706 mm | 706 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.4°C | 30.4°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Windsor Downs (1017) sits above Bligh Park (1004). Windsor Downs skews owner-occupied (93%), Bligh Park runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
- For buyers
- Bligh Park is the lower entry point at $985,000 median, 60% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Bligh Park carries both higher gross yield (3.80% vs 1.52%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Windsor Downs edges out on average school ICSEA (1017 vs 1004). Windsor Downs also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 78%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bligh Park vs Windsor Downs: common questions
Is Bligh Park or Windsor Downs cheaper to buy in?
Bligh Park has the lower median house price at $985,000, roughly 60% below Windsor Downs ($2,460,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Bligh Park or Windsor Downs?
Over the past 12 months, Bligh Park grew +8.8% vs +4.7% in Windsor Downs, a gap of 4.1 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Bligh Park or Windsor Downs have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Windsor Downs scores 1017 vs 1004 in Bligh Park. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Bligh Park or Windsor Downs?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.80% in Bligh Park vs 1.52% in Windsor Downs. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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