Overall score
Balcolyn
36.0/100
Windermere Park
30.9/100
Balcolyn vs Windermere Park, NSW Suburb Comparison
Balcolyn for retirees and families; Windermere Park for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BalcolynWindermere Park
Crime rate
Balcolyn
76.0 / 1k
Windermere Park
76.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Balcolyn
20
Windermere Park
7
Population
Balcolyn
1,002
Windermere Park
722
Metric leadBalcolyn 5Windermere Park 24 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBalcolyn
- Best for familiesBalcolyn
- Best for investmentWindermere Park
- Best for best valueWindermere Park
- Best for best schoolsBalcolyn
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Balcolyn | Windermere Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.0/100 | 30.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.0/100 | 72.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 76.0 / 1k | 76.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 15 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 20 | 7 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 4 |
| Green cover | 5.8% | 0.0% |
| Population | 1,002 | 722 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Balcolyn is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Windermere Park is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
On the data, Balcolyn is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities, a larger local community, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Windermere Park answers with housing affordability, overall desirability, and a calmer planning outlook.
Balcolyn suits families more clearly, whereas Windermere Park is the stronger match for value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.