Overall score
Abercrombie
47.5/100
Windradyne
51.3/100
Abercrombie for retirees; Windradyne for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Abercrombie
47.5/100
Windradyne
51.3/100
Crime rate
Abercrombie
95.0 / 1k
Windradyne
94.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Abercrombie
21
Windradyne
59
Population
Abercrombie
1,127
Windradyne
3,309
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Abercrombie | Windradyne |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.5/100 | 51.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 88.3/100 | 84.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 95.0 / 1k | 94.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 42 | 74 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 21 | 59 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 13 |
| Population | 1,127 | 3,309 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 4/10 |
Abercrombie is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Windradyne is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Abercrombie is stronger for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Windradyne answers with parks and reserves and public transport access.
Choose Abercrombie if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Windradyne for households prioritising schools.