Overall score
Balcolyn
29.6/100
Windermere Park
32.6/100
Balcolyn vs Windermere Park, NSW suburb comparison
Balcolyn for families; Windermere Park for value and schools.
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
17
Windermere Park
4
Population
Balcolyn
1,002
Windermere Park
722
Metric leadBalcolyn 3Windermere Park 33 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesBalcolyn
- Best for best valueWindermere Park
- Best for best schoolsWindermere Park
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 | 29.6/100 | 32.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.1/100 | 73.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 76.0 / 1k | 76.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 15 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 3 |
| Population | 1,002 | 722 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Balcolyn is a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible, and Windermere Park is a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible.
On the data, Balcolyn is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities and a larger local community; Windermere Park answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Windermere Park, while Balcolyn remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.