South Windsor vs Windsor Downs
South Windsor (median $931,000) is roughly 62% cheaper to buy into than Windsor Downs ($2,460,000). Over the past year, South Windsor (+9.1%) ran 4.4 percentage points ahead of Windsor Downs (+4.7%) on house-price growth.
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South Windsor and Windsor Downs side by side
| Measure | South Windsor | Windsor Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $931,000 | $2,460,000 |
| Median unit | $348,480 | $348,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | +9.1% | +4.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $720/wk | $720/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 54.0% | 93.0% |
| Renter occupied | 44.0% | 5.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 997 | 1017 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 75 | 0 |
| Population | 5,948 | 1,183 |
| Median age | 34 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 706 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
South Windsor scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Windsor Downs (1017) sits above South Windsor (997). Windsor Downs skews owner-occupied (93%), South Windsor runs more rental-dense (54% owner).
- For buyers
- South Windsor is the lower entry point at $931,000 median, 62% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- South Windsor carries both higher gross yield (4.02% vs 1.52%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Windsor Downs edges out on average school ICSEA (1017 vs 997). Windsor Downs also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
South Windsor vs Windsor Downs: common questions
Is South Windsor or Windsor Downs cheaper to buy in?
South Windsor has the lower median house price at $931,000, roughly 62% 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, South Windsor or Windsor Downs?
Over the past 12 months, South Windsor grew +9.1% vs +4.7% in Windsor Downs, a gap of 4.4 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 South Windsor or Windsor Downs have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Windsor Downs scores 1017 vs 997 in South 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 is more walkable, South Windsor or Windsor Downs?
South Windsor scores 4/100 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, South Windsor or Windsor Downs?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.02% in South Windsor 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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