Greenacres vs Windsor Gardens
Greenacres (median $967,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Windsor Gardens ($985,000). Over the past year, Windsor Gardens (+15.9%) ran 11.1 percentage points ahead of Greenacres (+4.8%) on house-price growth.
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Greenacres and Windsor Gardens side by side
| Measure | Greenacres | Windsor Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $967,000 | $985,000 |
| Median unit | $257,760 | $257,760 |
| House price change, 12 months | +4.8% | +15.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $685/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $460/wk | $495/wk |
| Owner occupied | 60.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 38.0% | 35.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1058 | 1051 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 50 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,356 | 5,827 |
| Median age | 33 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 505 mm | 505 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 30.0°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
Greenacres scores higher on walkability (50/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Greenacres (1058) sits above Windsor Gardens (1051).
- For buyers
- Greenacres is the lower entry point at $967,000 median, 2% 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: Greenacres delivers the better gross yield (3.68% vs 3.17%), but Windsor Gardens 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
- Greenacres edges out on average school ICSEA (1058 vs 1051).
Greenacres vs Windsor Gardens: common questions
Is Greenacres or Windsor Gardens cheaper to buy in?
Greenacres has the lower median house price at $967,000, roughly 2% below Windsor Gardens ($985,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Greenacres or Windsor Gardens?
Over the past 12 months, Windsor Gardens grew +15.9% vs +4.8% in Greenacres, a gap of 11.1 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 Greenacres or Windsor Gardens have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Greenacres scores 1058 vs 1051 in Windsor Gardens. 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, Greenacres or Windsor Gardens?
Greenacres scores 50/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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, Greenacres or Windsor Gardens?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.68% in Greenacres vs 3.17% in Windsor Gardens. 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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