Windsor vs Prahran.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,400,000 and $1,667,500.
Windsor (median $1,400,000) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Prahran ($1,667,500).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Prahran (1122) sits above Windsor (1118).
For buyers
Windsor is the lower entry point at $1,400,000 median, 16% 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 (3.62% vs 3.04%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Prahran edges out on average school ICSEA (1122 vs 1118).
Common questions
Is Windsor or Prahran cheaper to buy in?
Windsor has the lower median house price at $1,400,000, roughly 16% below Prahran ($1,667,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Windsor or Prahran have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Prahran scores 1122 vs 1118 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Windsor or Prahran?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.62% in Windsor vs 3.04% in Prahran. 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
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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