South Windsor vs Windsor
Windsor (median $905,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than South Windsor ($931,000). Over the past year, South Windsor (+9.1%) ran 15.9 percentage points ahead of Windsor (-6.8%) on house-price growth.
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South Windsor and Windsor side by side
| Measure | South Windsor | Windsor |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $931,000 | $905,000 |
| Median unit | $348,480 | $348,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | +9.1% | -6.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $720/wk | $720/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 54.0% | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | 44.0% | 42.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 997 | 985 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 80 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 75 | 100 |
| Population | 5,948 | 1,915 |
| Median age | 34 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 706 mm | 712 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.4°C | 30.5°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
Windsor scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 80/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving South Windsor (997) sits above Windsor (985).
- For buyers
- Windsor is the lower entry point at $905,000 median, 3% 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 delivers the better gross yield (4.14% vs 4.02%), but South Windsor 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
- South Windsor edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 985).
South Windsor vs Windsor: common questions
Is South Windsor or Windsor cheaper to buy in?
Windsor has the lower median house price at $905,000, roughly 3% below South Windsor ($931,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, South Windsor or Windsor?
Over the past 12 months, South Windsor grew +9.1% vs -6.8% in Windsor, a gap of 15.9 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 have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), South Windsor scores 997 vs 985 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 is more walkable, South Windsor or Windsor?
Windsor scores 80/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.14% in Windsor vs 4.02% in South Windsor. 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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