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Toorak vs Windsor
Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Toorak and Windsor.
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Toorak 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 Toorak's median house price at $4,675,000, compared with $1,560,000 in Windsor. Toorak's median unit price sits at $860,000, compared with $525,000 in Windsor. Toorak recorded an annual house-price decline of 33.1%, while Windsor's figure rose by 7.6% over the matching period. Windsor recorded a shorter median selling period of 27 days, compared with 41 days in Toorak. The figures show a substantial difference in median house price between Windsor and Toorak, while other headline measures on this page help place those medians in context. Historical charts below provide further context on how house and apartment prices have moved across both suburbs.
Side-by-side market snapshot
Compare the latest headline property figures for Toorak and Windsor.
| Metric | Toorak | Windsor |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $4.67M | $1.56M |
| Median unit price | $921,000 | $537,500 |
| Annual house price change | -23.49% | +7.59% |
| Median days on market | 28 days | 28 days |
Median sale price comparison
Compare historical median sale prices for houses and apartments in Toorak and Windsor.
- Toorak
- Windsor
Lifestyle comparison
Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Toorak and Windsor.
Toorak
Toorak 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 Brookville 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.
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.
School comparison
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Transport comparison
Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Toorak and Windsor.
Both Windsor and Toorak 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. Toorak is served by Toorak and Hawksburn stations on the Cranbourne, Pakenham, Frankston and Sandringham lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Toorak Road — West Coburg. While both suburbs are well connected, Windsor is often preferred for fast inner-city access, whereas Toorak offers broader rail connectivity across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
| Feature | Toorak | Windsor |
|---|---|---|
| Closest station | Toorak | Windsor |
| Train lines | Cranbourne, Pakenham, Frankston and Sandringham | Sandringham |
| Major trams | 58, 72 | 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 Toorak 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. Toorak lists 4 nearby schools compared with 2 in Windsor under the same search rules. Transport pages for Toorak and Windsor cover train, tram and bus and road connections. The better fit depends on buyer priorities, so compare individual properties, school requirements, transport routes and current listings for Toorak and Windsor.
Current properties for sale
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