Grantham Farm vs Windsor Downs
Grantham Farm (median $1,079,000) is roughly 56% cheaper to buy into than Windsor Downs ($2,460,000). Over the past year, Windsor Downs (+4.7%) ran 7.5 percentage points ahead of Grantham Farm (-2.8%) on house-price growth.
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Grantham Farm and Windsor Downs side by side
| Measure | Grantham Farm | Windsor Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,079,000 | $2,460,000 |
| Median unit | $446,400 | $348,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | -2.8% | +4.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $850/wk | $720/wk |
| Unit rent | $560/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 68.0% | 93.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | 5.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 982 | 1017 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 3,669 | 1,183 |
| Median age | 30 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 700 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 Grantham Farm (982). Windsor Downs skews owner-occupied (93%), Grantham Farm runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
- For buyers
- Grantham Farm is the lower entry point at $1,079,000 median, 56% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Grantham Farm delivers the better gross yield (4.10% vs 1.52%), but Windsor Downs has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Windsor Downs edges out on average school ICSEA (1017 vs 982).
Grantham Farm vs Windsor Downs: common questions
Is Grantham Farm or Windsor Downs cheaper to buy in?
Grantham Farm has the lower median house price at $1,079,000, roughly 56% 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, Grantham Farm or Windsor Downs?
Over the past 12 months, Windsor Downs grew +4.7% vs -2.8% in Grantham Farm, a gap of 7.5 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 Grantham Farm or Windsor Downs have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Windsor Downs scores 1017 vs 982 in Grantham Farm. 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, Grantham Farm or Windsor Downs?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.10% in Grantham Farm 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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