Windermere vs Allandale
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Allandale (976) sits above Windermere (959). Allandale skews owner-occupied (84%), Windermere runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
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Windermere and Allandale side by side
| Measure | Windermere | Allandale |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $640/wk |
| Unit rent | $520/wk | $495/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 38.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 959 | 976 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 10 | 55 |
| Population | 64 | 68 |
| Median age | 26 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 772 mm | 759 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.7°C | 30.7°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- 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
- Allandale edges out on average school ICSEA (976 vs 959).
Windermere vs Allandale: common questions
Does Windermere or Allandale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Allandale scores 976 vs 959 in Windermere. 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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