Prahran vs Windsor
Windsor (median $1,400,000) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Prahran ($1,667,500).
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Prahran and Windsor side by side
| Measure | Prahran | Windsor |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,667,500 | $1,400,000 |
| Median unit | $524,000 | $520,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $975/wk | $975/wk |
| Unit rent | $650/wk | $650/wk |
| Owner occupied | 44.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 54.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1122 | 1118 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 100 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 12,203 | – |
| Median age | 34 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 625 mm | 625 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 26.6°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 Prahran (1122) sits above Windsor (1118).
- For buyers
- Windsor is the lower entry point at $1,400,000 median, 16% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Windsor offers the higher gross rental yield (3.62% vs 3.04%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Prahran edges out on average school ICSEA (1122 vs 1118).
Prahran vs Windsor: common questions
Is Prahran or Windsor cheaper to buy in?
Windsor has the lower median house price at $1,400,000, roughly 16% below Prahran ($1,667,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Prahran or Windsor have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Prahran scores 1122 vs 1118 in Windsor. 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, Prahran or Windsor?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.62% in Windsor vs 3.04% in Prahran. 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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