Overall score
Floraville
40.4/100
Windale
33.3/100
Floraville for families and schools; Windale for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Floraville
40.4/100
Windale
33.3/100
Crime rate
Floraville
88.0 / 1k
Windale
177.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Floraville
21
Windale
84
Population
Floraville
1,814
Windale
3,421
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 | Floraville | Windale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.4/100 | 33.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.6/100 | 71.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 88.0 / 1k | 177.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 83 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 21 | 84 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 5 |
| Green cover | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Population | 1,814 | 3,421 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 1/10 |
Floraville reads as a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm; Windale is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Floraville sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Windale is in a middle-ring position.
Floraville tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Windale stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
Choose Floraville if you are weighing retirees, families, investors, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Windale for value-focused buyers.
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.