Armadale vs Windsor
The verdict
Windsor is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.55M versus $2.64M in Armadale. Windsor rates higher for liveability (98 vs 93). Windsor is closer to the coast (2.1 km vs 4.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Armadale rates higher (40 vs 28/100 in Windsor).
Scores
| Armadale | Windsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 97 |
| Transport | 99 | 99 |
| Education | 94 | 93 |
| Liveability | 93 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Armadale | Windsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,368 | 7,273 |
| Median age | 38 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,193 | $2,022 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.4% | 62.9% |
| Born in Australia | 67.3% | 62.1% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 1.8 |
Growth: Armadale High Growth · Windsor High Growth
Property
| Armadale | Windsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.64M | $1.55M |
| Median unit price | $724K | $580K |
| House price YoY | -40.1% | -0.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Armadale | Windsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 40 | 28 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,035 | 1,224 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 384 | 564 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 203 | 371 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,832 | 13,282 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Armadale | Windsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 4 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,173 | 1,070 |
See the full school list on each profile: Armadale · Windsor
Transport
| Armadale | Windsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 33 | 17 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 22 | 18 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 80 m | 50 m |
Liveability
| Armadale | Windsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 17 |
| Parks | 7 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 9 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.2 km | 2.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.9 km | 5.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.3 km | 2.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 1.3 km |
Population & growth
| Armadale | Windsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,368 | 7,273 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,963 | 7,897 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,348 | 9,587 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.55% | 2.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Armadale or Windsor?
Armadale has the higher residential safety score (Armadale 40/100 vs Windsor 28/100).
Which is more affordable, Armadale or Windsor?
Windsor is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.55M versus $2.64M.
Which has better schools, Armadale or Windsor?
Armadale has a higher average school ICSEA (Armadale 1173 vs Windsor 1070; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Armadale or Windsor?
Armadale and Windsor have similar transport scores.
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