Windsor vs Thompson Beach
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Thompson Beach (975) sits above Windsor (972). Thompson Beach skews owner-occupied (93%), Windsor runs more rental-dense (72% owner).
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Windsor and Thompson Beach side by side
| Measure | Windsor | Thompson Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $470/wk |
| Unit rent | $195/wk | $253/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 93.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 972 | 975 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 133 | 219 |
| Median age | 45 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 353 mm | 357 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Thompson Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (975 vs 972). Windsor also has a higher family-household share (70% vs 47%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Windsor vs Thompson Beach: common questions
Does Windsor or Thompson Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Thompson Beach scores 975 vs 972 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.
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