South Windsor vs Windsor Downs
The verdict
South Windsor is more affordable, with a median house price of $964K versus $2.44M in Windsor Downs. South Windsor rates higher for liveability (60 vs 22). Windsor Downs has a shorter estimated CBD commute (120 vs 125 min). On the separate residential safety score, Windsor Downs rates higher (100 vs 34/100 in South Windsor).
Scores
| South Windsor | Windsor Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 36 |
| Transport | 61 | 41 |
| Education | 43 | 47 |
| Liveability | 60 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| South Windsor | Windsor Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,948 | 1,183 |
| Median age | 34 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,466 | $2,629 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.7% | 30.8% |
| Born in Australia | 78.9% | 76.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 3.2 |
Growth: South Windsor Stable · Windsor Downs Stable
Property
| South Windsor | Windsor Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $964K | $2.44M |
| Median unit price | $775K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 16.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 53 | 94 |
Median price history
Safety
| South Windsor | Windsor Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 34 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 319 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 303 | 85 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 740 | 338 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,583 | 1,353 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| South Windsor | Windsor Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: South Windsor · Windsor Downs
Transport
| South Windsor | Windsor Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 41 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 54 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 125 | 120 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 3.9 km |
Liveability
| South Windsor | Windsor Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 9 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 34.2 km | 35.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 46.0 km | 44.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.6 km | 5.2 km |
Population & growth
| South Windsor | Windsor Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,948 | 1,183 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,980 | 1,189 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,031 | 1,200 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.13% | 0.13% |
Common questions
Which is safer, South Windsor or Windsor Downs?
Windsor Downs has the higher residential safety score (South Windsor 34/100 vs Windsor Downs 100/100).
Which is more affordable, South Windsor or Windsor Downs?
South Windsor is more affordable, with a median house price of $964K versus $2.44M.
Which has better public transport, South Windsor or Windsor Downs?
South Windsor has the higher transport score (South Windsor 61/100 vs Windsor Downs 41/100).
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