Overall score
Redhead
54.6/100
Windale
33.3/100
Redhead vs Windale, NSW Suburb Comparison
Redhead for retirees and families; Windale for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
RedheadWindale
Crime rate
Redhead
66.1 / 1k
Windale
177.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Redhead
152
Windale
84
Population
Redhead
3,785
Windale
3,421
Metric leadRedhead 6Windale 51 tiedacross 12 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 | Redhead | Windale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.6/100 | 33.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.3/100 | 71.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 66.1 / 1k | 177.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 67 | 83 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 152 | 84 |
| Planning activity | 30 | 5 |
| Green cover | 0.3% | 6.7% |
| Population | 3,785 | 3,421 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Redhead is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone, and Windale is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Where Redhead is shaped by the coast, Windale offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Redhead tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Windale stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
Retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and investors may find Redhead the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Windale.
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.