Windsor Gardens vs Lightsview.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $982,500 and $858,000. Lightsview edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Lightsview (median $858,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Windsor Gardens ($982,500). Over the past year, Lightsview (+14.4%) ran 5.1 percentage points ahead of Windsor Gardens (+9.3%) on house-price growth.
Lightsview scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Windsor Gardens (1051) sits above Lightsview (1028).
For buyers
Lightsview is the lower entry point at $858,000 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Lightsview carries both higher gross yield (3.94% vs 3.33%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Windsor Gardens edges out on average school ICSEA (1051 vs 1028).
Common questions
Is Windsor Gardens or Lightsview cheaper to buy in?
Lightsview has the lower median house price at $858,000, roughly 15% below Windsor Gardens ($982,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Windsor Gardens or Lightsview?
Over the past 12 months, Lightsview grew +14.4% vs +9.3% in Windsor Gardens, a gap of 5.1 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 Gardens or Lightsview have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Windsor Gardens scores 1051 vs 1028 in Lightsview. 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 Gardens or Lightsview?
Lightsview scores 10/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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 Gardens or Lightsview?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.94% in Lightsview vs 3.33% in Windsor Gardens. 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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