McGraths Hill vs Windsor
The verdict
Windsor is more affordable, with a median house price of $964K versus $1.18M in McGraths Hill. Windsor rates higher for liveability (75 vs 59). McGraths Hill is closer to the coast (30.4 km vs 32.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, McGraths Hill rates higher (97 vs 16/100 in Windsor).
Scores
| McGraths Hill | Windsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 71 |
| Transport | 72 | 87 |
| Education | 44 | 49 |
| Liveability | 59 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| McGraths Hill | Windsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,537 | 1,915 |
| Median age | 34 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,177 | $1,679 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.3% | 29.2% |
| Born in Australia | 85.2% | 77.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.4 |
Growth: McGraths Hill High Growth · Windsor Stable
Property
| McGraths Hill | Windsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.18M | $964K |
| Median unit price | $810K | $740K |
| House price YoY | 13.8% | 43.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 3.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 50 | 51 |
Median price history
Safety
| McGraths Hill | Windsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 97 | 16 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 39 | 470 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 158 | 574 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 394 | 992 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,759 | 21,567 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| McGraths Hill | Windsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 983 |
See the full school list on each profile: McGraths Hill · Windsor
Transport
| McGraths Hill | Windsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 72 | 87 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 35 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 120 | 83 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| McGraths Hill | Windsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.3°C | 30.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 31 |
| Parks | 4 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 30.4 km | 32.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 44.5 km | 46.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 190 m |
Population & growth
| McGraths Hill | Windsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,537 | 1,915 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,788 | 1,925 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,738 | 1,942 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.39% | 0.13% |
Common questions
Which is safer, McGraths Hill or Windsor?
McGraths Hill has the higher residential safety score (McGraths Hill 97/100 vs Windsor 16/100).
Which is more affordable, McGraths Hill or Windsor?
Windsor is more affordable, with a median house price of $964K versus $1.18M.
Which has better public transport, McGraths Hill or Windsor?
Windsor has the higher transport score (McGraths Hill 72/100 vs Windsor 87/100).
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