St Kilda West vs Windsor
Windsor (median $1,400,000) is roughly 39% cheaper to buy into than St Kilda West ($2,300,000).
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St Kilda West and Windsor side by side
| Measure | St Kilda West | Windsor |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,300,000 | $1,400,000 |
| Median unit | $572,500 | $520,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $975/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $650/wk |
| Owner occupied | 47.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 51.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1110 | 1118 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 100 |
| Transit score | – | 100 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 2,951 | – |
| Median age | 40 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 578 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 West (1110).
- For buyers
- Windsor is the lower entry point at $1,400,000 median, 39% 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 1110).
St Kilda West vs Windsor: common questions
Is St Kilda West or Windsor cheaper to buy in?
Windsor has the lower median house price at $1,400,000, roughly 39% below St Kilda West ($2,300,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does St Kilda West or Windsor have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Windsor scores 1118 vs 1110 in St Kilda West. 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.
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