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Richmond vs Windsor

Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Richmond and Windsor.

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Richmond 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 Richmond's median house price at $1,374,000, compared with $1,560,000 in Windsor. Richmond's median unit price sits at $535,000, compared with $525,000 in Windsor. Richmond recorded an annual house-price decline of 0%, while Windsor's figure rose by 7.6% over the matching period. Selling times were similar, with median days on market of 25 days in Richmond and 27 days in Windsor. Median house prices differ between the two suburbs, with Windsor recording the higher headline median on the latest snapshot. Current selling timelines remain closely aligned on the latest days-on-market figures for both suburbs.

Side-by-side market snapshot

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Comparable stats for Richmond and Windsor
MetricRichmondWindsor
Median house price$1.39M$1.56M
Median unit price$595,000$537,500
Annual house price change-0.39%+7.59%
Median days on market24 days28 days

Median sale price comparison

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Lifestyle comparison

Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Richmond and Windsor.

Richmond

Richmond presents a mixed residential lifestyle where dining and cafés, parks and open space, everyday shopping and services and train, tram and bus and road access share prominence, with Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens among the area's notable open spaces. The suburb supports practical day-to-day routines without leaning heavily on a single amenity type or evening economy.

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Windsor

Windsor offers a more outdoors-focused lifestyle, with parks, trails and open spaces forming a strong part of the local amenity mix, with Prahran Square 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.

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School comparison

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Transport comparison

Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Richmond and Windsor.

Both Richmond and Windsor provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. Richmond offers quick access to Melbourne's CBD via Richmond and East Richmond stations, supported by frequent tram services along Swan Street and Church Street. 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. While both suburbs are well connected, Richmond and Windsor are often preferred by buyers seeking quick inner-city access, with the stronger fit depending on station and tram proximity.

Transport features for Richmond and Windsor
FeatureRichmondWindsor
Closest stationRichmondWindsor
Major trams70, 78, 12, 1096, 78, 12
Bus routesYesYes

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Comparison verdict

A final comparison based on the available property, lifestyle, school and transport information.

Richmond may suit buyers prioritising a lower median entry price, while Windsor sits at a higher headline house median on the latest snapshot. Both suburbs may suit buyers comparing apartment-oriented housing on the latest sales mix. Richmond lists 9 nearby schools compared with 2 in Windsor under the same search rules. Transport pages for Richmond 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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