Oakden vs Windsor Gardens
The verdict
Oakden is more affordable, with a median house price of $932K versus $941K in Windsor Gardens. Windsor Gardens rates higher for transport (59 vs 50). Oakden is closer to the coast (9.2 km vs 10.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Windsor Gardens rates higher (69 vs 60/100 in Oakden).
Scores
| Oakden | Windsor Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 71 |
| Transport | 50 | 59 |
| Education | 69 | 74 |
| Liveability | 80 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Oakden | Windsor Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,583 | 5,827 |
| Median age | 42 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,462 | $1,602 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.3% | 51.5% |
| Born in Australia | 62.8% | 57.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.5 |
Growth: Oakden — · Windsor Gardens Moderate Growth
Property
| Oakden | Windsor Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $932K | $941K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 28.5% | 9.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $630 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Oakden | Windsor Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 60 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 251 | 206 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 279 | 240 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,382 | 4,943 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Oakden | Windsor Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,044 | 1,020 |
See the full school list on each profile: Oakden · Windsor Gardens
Transport
| Oakden | Windsor Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 59 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 47 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 40 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.6 km | 6.7 km |
Liveability
| Oakden | 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 | 1 | 2 |
| Parks | 7 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.2 km | 10.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.3 km | 8.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.6 km | 7.1 km |
Population & growth
| Oakden | Windsor Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,583 | 5,827 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,845 | 6,110 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | 7,056 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.78% | 1.19% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Oakden or Windsor Gardens?
Windsor Gardens has the higher residential safety score (Oakden 60/100 vs Windsor Gardens 69/100).
Which is more affordable, Oakden or Windsor Gardens?
Oakden is more affordable, with a median house price of $932K versus $941K.
Which has better schools, Oakden or Windsor Gardens?
Oakden has a higher average school ICSEA (Oakden 1044 vs Windsor Gardens 1020; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Oakden or Windsor Gardens?
Windsor Gardens has the higher transport score (Oakden 50/100 vs Windsor Gardens 59/100).
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