Windang vs Barrack Point
Windang (median $1,080,000) is roughly 51% cheaper to buy into than Barrack Point ($2,225,000). Over the past year, Barrack Point (-2.1%) ran 4.0 percentage points ahead of Windang (-6.1%) on house-price growth.
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Windang and Barrack Point side by side
| Measure | Windang | Barrack Point |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,080,000 | $2,225,000 |
| Median unit | $291,600 | $291,600 |
| House price change, 12 months | -6.1% | -2.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $700/wk | $700/wk |
| Unit rent | $495/wk | $495/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 938 | 964 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 2,610 | 725 |
| Median age | 56 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1020 mm | 1020 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.1°C | 26.1°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 Barrack Point (964) sits above Windang (938).
- For buyers
- Windang is the lower entry point at $1,080,000 median, 51% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Windang delivers the better gross yield (3.37% vs 1.64%), but Barrack Point has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Barrack Point edges out on average school ICSEA (964 vs 938). Barrack Point also has a higher family-household share (72% vs 56%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Windang vs Barrack Point: common questions
Is Windang or Barrack Point cheaper to buy in?
Windang has the lower median house price at $1,080,000, roughly 51% below Barrack Point ($2,225,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Windang or Barrack Point?
Over the past 12 months, Barrack Point grew -2.1% vs -6.1% in Windang, a gap of 4.0 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Windang or Barrack Point have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Barrack Point scores 964 vs 938 in Windang. 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, Windang or Barrack Point?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.37% in Windang vs 1.64% in Barrack Point. 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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