Overall score
Greenacres
47.1/100
Windsor Gardens
49.3/100
Greenacres vs Windsor Gardens, SA Suburb Comparison
Greenacres for schools; Windsor Gardens for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GreenacresWindsor Gardens
Crime rate
Greenacres
89.6 / 1k
Windsor Gardens
61.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Greenacres
79
Windsor Gardens
172
Population
Greenacres
3,356
Windsor Gardens
5,827
Metric leadGreenacres 2Windsor Gardens 91 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWindsor Gardens
- Best for familiesWindsor Gardens
- Best for investmentWindsor Gardens
- Best for best schoolsGreenacres
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 | Greenacres | Windsor Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.1/100 | 49.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.9/100 | 73.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 89.6 / 1k | 61.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 47 |
| Walkability | 79.5/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 79 | 172 |
| Planning activity | 30 | 76 |
| Green cover | 2.6% | 7.9% |
| Population | 3,356 | 5,827 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Greenacres is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Windsor Gardens is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Greenacres tends to lead on walkability, overall desirability, and a calmer planning outlook, while Windsor Gardens stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, families, and investors are more likely to prefer Greenacres, while Windsor Gardens 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.