Windsor vs South Windsor.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $905,000 and $931,000.
Windsor (median $905,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than South Windsor ($931,000). Over the past year, South Windsor (+9.1%) ran 15.9 percentage points ahead of Windsor (-6.8%) on house-price growth.
Windsor scores higher on walkability (80/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving South Windsor (997) sits above Windsor (985).
For buyers
Windsor is the lower entry point at $905,000 median, 3% 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: Windsor delivers the better gross yield (4.14% vs 4.02%), but South Windsor 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
South Windsor edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 985).
Common questions
Is Windsor or South Windsor cheaper to buy in?
Windsor has the lower median house price at $905,000, roughly 3% below South Windsor ($931,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Windsor or South Windsor?
Over the past 12 months, South Windsor grew +9.1% vs -6.8% in Windsor, a gap of 15.9 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 or South Windsor have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), South Windsor scores 997 vs 985 in Windsor. 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 or South Windsor?
Windsor scores 80/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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 or South Windsor?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.14% in Windsor vs 4.02% in South Windsor. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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