Windsor Gardens vs Oakden.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $982,500 and $1,025,000. Windsor Gardens edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Windsor Gardens (median $982,500) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Oakden ($1,025,000). Over the past year, Windsor Gardens (+9.3%) ran 9.3 percentage points ahead of Oakden (0%) on house-price growth.
Oakden scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Windsor Gardens (1051) sits above Oakden (1028).
For buyers
Windsor Gardens is the lower entry point at $982,500 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Windsor Gardens carries both higher gross yield (3.33% vs 3.30%) 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 Oakden cheaper to buy in?
Windsor Gardens has the lower median house price at $982,500, roughly 4% below Oakden ($1,025,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Windsor Gardens or Oakden?
Over the past 12 months, Windsor Gardens grew +9.3% vs 0% in Oakden, 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 Gardens or Oakden have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Windsor Gardens scores 1051 vs 1028 in Oakden. 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 Oakden?
Oakden scores 8/100 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 Oakden?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.33% in Windsor Gardens vs 3.30% in Oakden. 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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