Windsor Downs vs Marsden Park.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,460,000 and $1,165,000. Marsden Park edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Marsden Park (median $1,165,000) is roughly 111% cheaper to buy into than Windsor Downs ($2,460,000). Over the past year, Marsden Park (+14%) ran 9.3 percentage points ahead of Windsor Downs (+4.7%) on house-price growth.
Marsden Park scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Windsor Downs (1017) sits above Marsden Park (968). Windsor Downs skews owner-occupied (93%), Marsden Park runs more rental-dense (77% owner).
For buyers
Marsden Park is the lower entry point at $1,165,000 median, 111% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Marsden Park carries both higher gross yield (2.41% vs 0.85%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Windsor Downs edges out on average school ICSEA (1017 vs 968).
Common questions
Is Windsor Downs or Marsden Park cheaper to buy in?
Marsden Park has the lower median house price at $1,165,000, roughly 111% below Windsor Downs ($2,460,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Windsor Downs or Marsden Park?
Over the past 12 months, Marsden Park grew +14% vs +4.7% in Windsor Downs, a gap of 9.3 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 Windsor Downs or Marsden Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Windsor Downs scores 1017 vs 968 in Marsden Park. 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, Windsor Downs or Marsden Park?
Marsden Park scores 2/100 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, Windsor Downs or Marsden Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.41% in Marsden Park vs 0.85% 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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