Paradise vs Windsor Gardens
Windsor Gardens (median $985,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Paradise ($1,183,500). Over the past year, Paradise (+17.2%) ran 1.3 percentage points ahead of Windsor Gardens (+15.9%) on house-price growth.
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Paradise and Windsor Gardens side by side
| Measure | Paradise | Windsor Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,183,500 | $985,000 |
| Median unit | $261,360 | $257,760 |
| House price change, 12 months | +17.2% | +15.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $610/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $490/wk | $495/wk |
| Owner occupied | 68.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | 35.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1061 | 1051 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 42 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,217 | 5,827 |
| Median age | 43 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 578 mm | 505 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°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
Paradise scores higher on walkability (42/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Paradise (1061) sits above Windsor Gardens (1051).
- For buyers
- Windsor Gardens is the lower entry point at $985,000 median, 17% 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: Windsor Gardens delivers the better gross yield (3.17% vs 2.68%), but Paradise 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
- Paradise edges out on average school ICSEA (1061 vs 1051).
Paradise vs Windsor Gardens: common questions
Is Paradise or Windsor Gardens cheaper to buy in?
Windsor Gardens has the lower median house price at $985,000, roughly 17% below Paradise ($1,183,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Paradise or Windsor Gardens?
Over the past 12 months, Paradise grew +17.2% vs +15.9% in Windsor Gardens, a gap of 1.3 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 Paradise or Windsor Gardens have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Paradise scores 1061 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, Paradise or Windsor Gardens?
Paradise scores 42/100 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, Paradise or Windsor Gardens?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.17% in Windsor Gardens vs 2.68% in Paradise. 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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