Windsor vs Wilston
Windsor (median $1,227,500) is roughly 35% cheaper to buy into than Wilston ($1,875,000).
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Windsor and Wilston side by side
| Measure | Windsor | Wilston |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,227,500 | $1,875,000 |
| Median unit | $555,000 | $530,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $800/wk | $380/wk |
| Unit rent | $670/wk | $620/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 34.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1135 | 1126 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 92 |
| Transit score | 20 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 4,110 |
| Median age | – | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1007 mm | 1104 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 30.2°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
Windsor scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 92/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Windsor (1135) sits above Wilston (1126).
- For buyers
- Windsor is the lower entry point at $1,227,500 median, 35% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Windsor offers the higher gross rental yield (3.39% vs 1.05%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Windsor edges out on average school ICSEA (1135 vs 1126).
Windsor vs Wilston: common questions
Is Windsor or Wilston cheaper to buy in?
Windsor has the lower median house price at $1,227,500, roughly 35% below Wilston ($1,875,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Windsor or Wilston have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Windsor scores 1135 vs 1126 in Wilston. 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 Wilston?
Windsor scores 100/100 on walkability vs 92/100. 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 Wilston?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.39% in Windsor vs 1.05% in Wilston. 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.
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