South Windsor vs Windsor Downs.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $931,000 and $2,460,000. South Windsor edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
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.
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 (2.23% vs 0.85%) 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.
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 2.23% in South Windsor vs 0.85% 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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