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Kew East vs Windsor
Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Kew East and Windsor.
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Kew East and Windsor comparison summary
A concise comparison of the latest property figures and the most relevant differences between the two suburbs.
The latest comparison places Kew East's median house price at $2,175,000, compared with $1,560,000 in Windsor. Kew East's median unit price sits at $845,000, compared with $525,000 in Windsor. Kew East recorded an annual house-price decline of 5.4%, while Windsor's figure rose by 7.6% over the matching period. Selling times were similar, with median days on market of 27 days in Kew East and 27 days in Windsor. The figures show a substantial difference in median house price between Windsor and Kew East, while other headline measures on this page help place those medians in context. Current selling timelines remain closely aligned on the latest days-on-market figures for both suburbs.
Side-by-side market snapshot
Compare the latest headline property figures for Kew East and Windsor.
| Metric | Kew East | Windsor |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.17M | $1.56M |
| Median unit price | $1,002,000 | $537,500 |
| Annual house price change | -5.43% | +7.59% |
| Median days on market | 27 days | 28 days |
Median sale price comparison
Compare historical median sale prices for houses and apartments in Kew East and Windsor.
- Kew East
- Windsor
Lifestyle comparison
Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Kew East and Windsor.
Kew East
Kew East offers a more outdoors-focused lifestyle, with parks, trails and open spaces forming a strong part of the local amenity mix, with Willsmere Park among the area's notable open spaces. Everyday shopping, transport and health services remain accessible throughout the suburb, while green space provides a clear point of difference in how the suburb feels day to day.
Windsor
Windsor is shaped by its concentration of cafés, restaurants and evening venues, with food and drink forming a noticeable part of everyday life rather than a background convenience. Parks, trails and open space provide balance within the suburb, while train, tram and bus and road connections and everyday shopping support practical access across the area.
School comparison
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Transport comparison
Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Kew East and Windsor.
Both Windsor and Kew East provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. Windsor offers quick access to Melbourne's CBD via Windsor and Prahran stations, supported by frequent tram services along High Street — Glen Iris to CBD via Prahran and Chapel Street — Richmond. Kew East is served by East Camberwell and Canterbury stations on the Lilydale, Belgrave, Alamein and Burnley lines, alongside multiple tram routes along High Street. While both suburbs are well connected, Windsor is often preferred for fast inner-city access, whereas Kew East offers broader rail connectivity across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
| Feature | Kew East | Windsor |
|---|---|---|
| Closest station | East Camberwell | Windsor |
| Train lines | Lilydale, Belgrave, Alamein and Burnley | Sandringham |
| Major trams | 48, 109 | 6, 78, 12 |
| Bus routes | Yes | Yes |
Comparison verdict
A final comparison based on the available property, lifestyle, school and transport information.
Windsor may suit buyers prioritising a lower median entry price, while Kew East sits at a higher headline house median on the latest snapshot. Kew East may suit buyers comparing detached or house-dominated stock on the latest sales mix, while Windsor may suit buyers comparing apartment-oriented housing on the latest sales mix. Transport pages for Kew East and Windsor cover train, tram and bus and road connections. Current days-on-market figures are similar, so the clearer distinction may lie in pricing, housing mix and local amenities rather than selling speed.
Current properties for sale
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