Hillcrest vs Windsor Gardens
The verdict
Windsor Gardens is more affordable, with a median house price of $941K versus $948K in Hillcrest. Windsor Gardens rates higher for transport (59 vs 50). Hillcrest is closer to the coast (9.9 km vs 10.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Windsor Gardens rates higher (69 vs 43/100 in Hillcrest).
Scores
| Hillcrest | Windsor Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 71 |
| Transport | 50 | 59 |
| Education | 75 | 74 |
| Liveability | 81 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hillcrest | Windsor Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,659 | 5,827 |
| Median age | 35 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,599 | $1,602 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.0% | 51.5% |
| Born in Australia | 54.8% | 57.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Hillcrest Moderate Growth · Windsor Gardens Moderate Growth
Property
| Hillcrest | Windsor Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $948K | $941K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 20.8% | 9.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $660 | $630 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Hillcrest | Windsor Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 43 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 383 | 206 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 328 | 240 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,434 | 4,943 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hillcrest | Windsor Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,087 | 1,020 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hillcrest · Windsor Gardens
Transport
| Hillcrest | Windsor Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 59 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 47 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 37 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.8 km | 6.7 km |
Liveability
| Hillcrest | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 2 |
| Parks | 7 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.9 km | 10.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.3 km | 8.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.7 km | 7.1 km |
Population & growth
| Hillcrest | Windsor Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,659 | 5,827 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,836 | 6,110 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,431 | 7,056 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.19% | 1.19% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hillcrest or Windsor Gardens?
Windsor Gardens has the higher residential safety score (Hillcrest 43/100 vs Windsor Gardens 69/100).
Which is more affordable, Hillcrest or Windsor Gardens?
Windsor Gardens is more affordable, with a median house price of $941K versus $948K.
Which has better schools, Hillcrest or Windsor Gardens?
Hillcrest has a higher average school ICSEA (Hillcrest 1087 vs Windsor Gardens 1020; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hillcrest or Windsor Gardens?
Windsor Gardens has the higher transport score (Hillcrest 50/100 vs Windsor Gardens 59/100).
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