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Hillcrest vs Windsor Gardens

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 1.0 km apart, on the same open data. Hillcrest scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

HillcrestWindsor Gardens
Active3662
Safety2334
Wealth4950
Value5756
Parks8858
Cafés2874
Transit5580
Green space7260
Active & healthy5057
Schools nearby (OSM)6546
Median rent$319/wk $320/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$989,250$985,000
House sales this quarter1123
Population3,6595,827
Full profile Hillcrest in full Windsor Gardens in full

Scores are percentiles across all 274 Adelaide suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Hillcrest safer than Windsor Gardens?

Windsor Gardens scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Hillcrest or Windsor Gardens?

Windsor Gardens has the lower median house price of the two ($985,000 vs $989,250).

Should I live in Hillcrest or Windsor Gardens?

Hillcrest scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Hillcrest or Windsor Gardens.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →