Vineyard vs Windsor Downs
Vineyard (median $1,107,500) is roughly 55% cheaper to buy into than Windsor Downs ($2,460,000).
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Vineyard and Windsor Downs side by side
| Measure | Vineyard | Windsor Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,107,500 | $2,460,000 |
| Median unit | $446,400 | $348,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +4.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $850/wk | $720/wk |
| Unit rent | $560/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 93.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 5.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1037 | 1017 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 50 | 0 |
| Population | 1,143 | 1,183 |
| Median age | 50 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 710 mm | 706 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.2°C | 30.4°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
Vineyard scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Vineyard (1037) sits above Windsor Downs (1017). Windsor Downs skews owner-occupied (93%), Vineyard runs more rental-dense (70% owner).
- For buyers
- Vineyard is the lower entry point at $1,107,500 median, 55% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Vineyard offers the higher gross rental yield (3.99% vs 1.52%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Vineyard edges out on average school ICSEA (1037 vs 1017). Windsor Downs also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Vineyard vs Windsor Downs: common questions
Is Vineyard or Windsor Downs cheaper to buy in?
Vineyard has the lower median house price at $1,107,500, roughly 55% below Windsor Downs ($2,460,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Vineyard or Windsor Downs have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Vineyard scores 1037 vs 1017 in Windsor Downs. 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, Vineyard or Windsor Downs?
Vineyard scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Vineyard or Windsor Downs?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.99% in Vineyard vs 1.52% in Windsor Downs. 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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