Overall score
Newmarket
64.4/100
Windsor
62.5/100
Newmarket vs Windsor, QLD suburb comparison
Newmarket for retirees and families; Windsor for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
NewmarketWindsor
Crime rate
Newmarket
35.9 / 1k
Windsor
48.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Newmarket
186
Windsor
291
Population
Newmarket
5,083
Windsor
7,811
Metric leadNewmarket 4Windsor 51 tiedacross 10 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 | Newmarket | Windsor |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.4/100 | 62.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 14.8/100 | 25.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 35.9 / 1k | 48.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 39 |
| Walkability | 94.0/100 | 67.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 186 | 291 |
| Planning activity | — | 1 |
| Population | 5,083 | 7,811 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Newmarket is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Windsor is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Newmarket pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and walkability, whereas Windsor is the better pick for housing affordability and parks and reserves.
Newmarket suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Windsor is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.