Eglinton vs Windradyne.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $734,000 and $672,000. Windradyne edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Windradyne (median $672,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Eglinton ($734,000). Over the past year, Windradyne (+5%) ran 0.1 percentage points ahead of Eglinton (+4.9%) on house-price growth.
Windradyne scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Windradyne (982) sits above Eglinton (980). Eglinton skews owner-occupied (78%), Windradyne runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
For buyers
Windradyne is the lower entry point at $672,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Windradyne carries both higher gross yield (4.49% vs 4.11%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Windradyne edges out on average school ICSEA (982 vs 980). Eglinton also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Eglinton or Windradyne cheaper to buy in?
Windradyne has the lower median house price at $672,000, roughly 9% below Eglinton ($734,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Eglinton or Windradyne?
Over the past 12 months, Windradyne grew +5% vs +4.9% in Eglinton, a gap of 0.1 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 Eglinton or Windradyne have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Windradyne scores 982 vs 980 in Eglinton. 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 is more walkable, Eglinton or Windradyne?
Windradyne scores 14/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Eglinton or Windradyne?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.49% in Windradyne vs 4.11% in Eglinton. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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