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South Yarra vs Windsor

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.8 km apart, on the same open data. South Yarra scores higher on 8 of 10 measures.

South YarraWindsor
Active7918
Safety2012
Wealth5347
Value5753
Parks5922
Cafés8672
Transit8999
Green space6052
Active & healthy7248
Schools nearby (OSM)8080
Median rent$415/wk $411/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,980,000$1,635,000
House sales this quarter4223
Population25,0287,273
Full profile South Yarra in full Windsor in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is South Yarra safer than Windsor?

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

Which is cheaper, South Yarra or Windsor?

Windsor has the lower median house price of the two ($1,635,000 vs $1,980,000).

Should I live in South Yarra or Windsor?

South Yarra scores higher on 8 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for South Yarra or Windsor.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →