South Yarra vs Windsor
The verdict
Windsor is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.55M versus $2.19M in South Yarra. South Yarra has a shorter estimated CBD commute (16 vs 18 min). On the separate residential safety score, South Yarra rates higher (33 vs 28/100 in Windsor).
Scores
| South Yarra | Windsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 97 |
| Transport | 99 | 99 |
| Education | 93 | 93 |
| Liveability | 98 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| South Yarra | Windsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,028 | 7,273 |
| Median age | 33 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,063 | $2,022 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 70.8% | 62.9% |
| Born in Australia | 55.7% | 62.1% |
| Avg household size | 1.7 | 1.8 |
Growth: South Yarra High Growth · Windsor High Growth
Property
| South Yarra | Windsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.19M | $1.55M |
| Median unit price | $596K | $580K |
| House price YoY | -38.1% | -0.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| South Yarra | Windsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 33 | 28 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,051 | 1,224 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 543 | 564 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 404 | 371 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,699 | 13,282 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| South Yarra | Windsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 5 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 5 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,150 | 1,070 |
See the full school list on each profile: South Yarra · Windsor
Transport
| South Yarra | Windsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 35 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 33 | 17 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 16 | 18 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 40 m | 50 m |
Liveability
| South Yarra | Windsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 7 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 87 | 17 |
| Parks | 26 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 49 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.0 km | 2.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.8 km | 5.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.0 km | 2.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.1 km | 1.3 km |
Population & growth
| South Yarra | Windsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 25,028 | 7,273 |
| Estimated 2025 | 30,121 | 7,897 |
| Projected 2041 | 32,990 | 9,587 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.74% | 2.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, South Yarra or Windsor?
South Yarra has the higher residential safety score (South Yarra 33/100 vs Windsor 28/100).
Which is more affordable, South Yarra or Windsor?
Windsor is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.55M versus $2.19M.
Which has better schools, South Yarra or Windsor?
South Yarra has a higher average school ICSEA (South Yarra 1150 vs Windsor 1070; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, South Yarra or Windsor?
South Yarra and Windsor have similar transport scores.
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