St Kilda vs Windsor.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,810,000 and $1,400,000. Windsor edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Windsor (median $1,400,000) is roughly 29% cheaper to buy into than St Kilda ($1,810,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Windsor (1118) sits above St Kilda (1112).
For buyers
Windsor is the lower entry point at $1,400,000 median, 29% 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 1.61%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Windsor edges out on average school ICSEA (1118 vs 1112).
Common questions
Is St Kilda or Windsor cheaper to buy in?
Windsor has the lower median house price at $1,400,000, roughly 29% below St Kilda ($1,810,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does St Kilda or Windsor have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Windsor scores 1118 vs 1112 in St Kilda. 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, St Kilda or Windsor?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.62% in Windsor vs 1.61% in St Kilda. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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