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Mulgrave vs Windsor Downs

The verdict

Mulgrave is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.65M versus $2.41M in Windsor Downs. Mulgrave rates higher for transport (85 vs 41). Mulgrave is closer to the coast (32.0 km vs 35.1 km).

Scores

MulgraveWindsor Downs
MulgraveWindsor Downs
Overall6536
Transport8541
Education4547
Liveability6322

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

MulgraveWindsor Downs
Population781,183
Median age4049
Median household income (wk)$1,812$2,629
Bachelor degree or higher22.6%30.8%
Born in Australia74.4%76.6%
Avg household size2.63.2

Growth: Mulgrave High Growth · Windsor Downs Stable

Property

MulgraveWindsor Downs
Median house price$1.65M$2.41M
Median unit price$1.60MData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$715$715
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

MulgraveWindsor Downs
Residential safety score100
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k2,56485
Domestic assault /100k1,282338
Total incidents /100k (all)61,5391,522

Total incidents over time

Schools

MulgraveWindsor Downs
Total schools10
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA923Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Mulgrave · Windsor Downs

Transport

MulgraveWindsor Downs
Transport score8541
Train stations10
Bus stops34
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)97144
Nearest train station (km)90 m3.9 km

Liveability

MulgraveWindsor Downs
Summer max temp30.3°C30.3°C
Winter max temp17.8°C17.8°C
Annual rainfall (mm)800800
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)32.0 km35.1 km
Distance to CBD (km)44.3 km44.1 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)2.0 km5.2 km

Population & growth

MulgraveWindsor Downs
Population (2021)781,183
Estimated 2025861,189
Projected 20411151,200
Annual growth rate2.47%0.13%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Mulgrave or Windsor Downs?

Mulgrave is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.65M versus $2.41M.

Which has better public transport, Mulgrave or Windsor Downs?

Mulgrave has the higher transport score (Mulgrave 85/100 vs Windsor Downs 41/100).

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Data sources

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