St Kilda vs Windsor
Windsor (median $1,400,000) is roughly 23% cheaper to buy into than St Kilda ($1,810,000).
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St Kilda and Windsor side by side
| Measure | St Kilda | Windsor |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,810,000 | $1,400,000 |
| Median unit | $487,500 | $520,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $950/wk | $975/wk |
| Unit rent | $630/wk | $650/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1112 | 1118 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 100 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| 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
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, 23% 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 2.73%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Windsor edges out on average school ICSEA (1118 vs 1112).
St Kilda vs Windsor: common questions
Is St Kilda or Windsor cheaper to buy in?
Windsor has the lower median house price at $1,400,000, roughly 23% 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 2.73% 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.
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