Overall score
Farley
37.1/100
Windella
45.8/100
Farley vs Windella, NSW Suburb Comparison
Farley for retirees and schools; Windella for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FarleyWindella
Crime rate
Farley
95.7 / 1k
Windella
95.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Farley
4
Windella
21
Population
Farley
605
Windella
845
Metric leadFarley 1Windella 91 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Farley | Windella |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.1/100 | 45.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.5/100 | 41.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 95.7 / 1k | 95.1 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 10 |
| Walkability | 9.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 21 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 7 |
| Green cover | 26.3% | 12.9% |
| Population | 605 | 845 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Farley reads as a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand; Windella is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Farley pulls ahead on rapid growth and new development, whereas Windella is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Windella, while Farley remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.