St Kilda East vs Windsor
Windsor (median $1,400,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than St Kilda East ($1,520,000).
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St Kilda East and Windsor side by side
| Measure | St Kilda East | Windsor |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,520,000 | $1,400,000 |
| Median unit | $615,000 | $520,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $975/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $650/wk |
| Owner occupied | 49.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 49.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1116 | 1118 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 70 | 100 |
| Transit score | 60 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 12,571 | – |
| 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
Windsor scores higher on walkability (70/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Windsor (1118) sits above St Kilda East (1116).
- For buyers
- Windsor is the lower entry point at $1,400,000 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Windsor edges out on average school ICSEA (1118 vs 1116).
St Kilda East vs Windsor: common questions
Is St Kilda East or Windsor cheaper to buy in?
Windsor has the lower median house price at $1,400,000, roughly 8% below St Kilda East ($1,520,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does St Kilda East or Windsor have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Windsor scores 1118 vs 1116 in St Kilda East. 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, St Kilda East or Windsor?
Windsor scores 100/100 on walkability vs 70/100. 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.
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