Gilles Plains vs Windsor Gardens
The verdict
Gilles Plains is more affordable, with a median house price of $868K versus $941K in Windsor Gardens. Windsor Gardens rates higher for education (74 vs 68). Windsor Gardens has a shorter estimated CBD commute (38 vs 43 min). On the separate residential safety score, Windsor Gardens rates higher (69 vs 37/100 in Gilles Plains).
Scores
| Gilles Plains | Windsor Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 71 |
| Transport | 56 | 59 |
| Education | 68 | 74 |
| Liveability | 77 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gilles Plains | Windsor Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,101 | 5,827 |
| Median age | 36 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,446 | $1,602 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.6% | 51.5% |
| Born in Australia | 53.2% | 57.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Gilles Plains — · Windsor Gardens Moderate Growth
Property
| Gilles Plains | Windsor Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $868K | $941K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 16.0% | 9.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $630 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Gilles Plains | Windsor Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 37 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 463 | 206 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 317 | 240 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,803 | 4,943 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gilles Plains | Windsor Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | 1,020 |
See the full school list on each profile: Gilles Plains · Windsor Gardens
Transport
| Gilles Plains | Windsor Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 59 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 47 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 43 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.7 km | 6.7 km |
Liveability
| Gilles Plains | Windsor Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 2 |
| Parks | 7 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.3 km | 10.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.2 km | 8.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.7 km | 7.1 km |
Population & growth
| Gilles Plains | Windsor Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,101 | 5,827 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,240 | 6,110 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | 7,056 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.84% | 1.19% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gilles Plains or Windsor Gardens?
Windsor Gardens has the higher residential safety score (Gilles Plains 37/100 vs Windsor Gardens 69/100).
Which is more affordable, Gilles Plains or Windsor Gardens?
Gilles Plains is more affordable, with a median house price of $868K versus $941K.
Which has better schools, Gilles Plains or Windsor Gardens?
Windsor Gardens has a higher average school ICSEA (Gilles Plains 957 vs Windsor Gardens 1020; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Gilles Plains or Windsor Gardens?
Windsor Gardens has the higher transport score (Gilles Plains 56/100 vs Windsor Gardens 59/100).
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