Old Toongabbie vs Winston Hills
The verdict
Old Toongabbie is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.41M versus $1.71M in Winston Hills. Old Toongabbie rates higher for liveability (90 vs 83). Winston Hills rates higher for education (74 vs 67). Winston Hills has a shorter estimated CBD commute (82 vs 84 min). On the separate residential safety score, Winston Hills rates higher (91 vs 80/100 in Old Toongabbie).
Scores
| Old Toongabbie | Winston Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 76 |
| Transport | 77 | 72 |
| Education | 67 | 74 |
| Liveability | 90 | 83 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Old Toongabbie | Winston Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,276 | 12,123 |
| Median age | 38 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,172 | $2,309 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 43.4% | 49.3% |
| Born in Australia | 66.5% | 68.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.9 |
Growth: Old Toongabbie Stable · Winston Hills Stable
Property
| Old Toongabbie | Winston Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.41M | $1.71M |
| Median unit price | $660K | $709K |
| House price YoY | 7.3% | 2.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $880 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 49 | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| Old Toongabbie | Winston Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 80 | 91 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 122 | 140 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 214 | 49 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 366 | 289 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,045 | 2,211 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Old Toongabbie | Winston Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,058 | 1,095 |
See the full school list on each profile: Old Toongabbie · Winston Hills
Transport
| Old Toongabbie | Winston Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 77 | 72 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 82 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 84 | 82 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 3.0 km |
Liveability
| Old Toongabbie | Winston Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 3 |
| Parks | 4 | 23 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.5 km | 25.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 23.8 km | 23.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 390 m | 1.7 km |
Population & growth
| Old Toongabbie | Winston Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,276 | 12,123 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,407 | 12,139 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,531 | 12,861 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.99% | 0.03% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Old Toongabbie or Winston Hills?
Winston Hills has the higher residential safety score (Old Toongabbie 80/100 vs Winston Hills 91/100).
Which is more affordable, Old Toongabbie or Winston Hills?
Old Toongabbie is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.41M versus $1.71M.
Which has better schools, Old Toongabbie or Winston Hills?
Winston Hills has a higher average school ICSEA (Old Toongabbie 1058 vs Winston Hills 1095; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Old Toongabbie or Winston Hills?
Old Toongabbie has the higher transport score (Old Toongabbie 77/100 vs Winston Hills 72/100).
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