South Windsor vs Windsor
The verdict
Windsor rates higher for transport (87 vs 61). Windsor is closer to the coast (32.1 km vs 34.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, South Windsor rates higher (34 vs 16/100 in Windsor).
Scores
| South Windsor | Windsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 71 |
| Transport | 61 | 87 |
| Education | 43 | 49 |
| Liveability | 60 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| South Windsor | Windsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,948 | 1,915 |
| Median age | 34 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,466 | $1,679 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.7% | 29.2% |
| Born in Australia | 78.9% | 77.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: South Windsor Stable · Windsor Stable
Property
| South Windsor | Windsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $964K | $964K |
| Median unit price | $775K | $740K |
| House price YoY | 16.6% | 43.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 3.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 53 | 51 |
Median price history
Safety
| South Windsor | Windsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 34 | 16 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 319 | 470 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 303 | 574 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 740 | 992 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,583 | 21,567 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| South Windsor | Windsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | 983 |
See the full school list on each profile: South Windsor · Windsor
Transport
| South Windsor | Windsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 87 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 54 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 125 | 83 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| South Windsor | 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 | 9 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 34.2 km | 32.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 46.0 km | 46.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.6 km | 190 m |
Population & growth
| South Windsor | Windsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,948 | 1,915 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,980 | 1,925 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,031 | 1,942 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.13% | 0.13% |
Common questions
Which is safer, South Windsor or Windsor?
South Windsor has the higher residential safety score (South Windsor 34/100 vs Windsor 16/100).
Which is more affordable, South Windsor or Windsor?
South Windsor and Windsor have a similar median house price ($964K).
Which has better schools, South Windsor or Windsor?
Windsor has a higher average school ICSEA (South Windsor 957 vs Windsor 983; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, South Windsor or Windsor?
Windsor has the higher transport score (South Windsor 61/100 vs Windsor 87/100).
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