Overall score
Toorak
57.7/100
Windsor
55.9/100
Toorak for retirees and families; Windsor for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Toorak
57.7/100
Windsor
55.9/100
Crime rate
Toorak
68.5 / 1k
Windsor
181.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Toorak
205
Windsor
137
Population
Toorak
12,817
Windsor
7,273
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 | Toorak | Windsor |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.7/100 | 55.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 2.4/100 | 10.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 68.5 / 1k | 181.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 19 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 59 | 33 |
| Walkability | 78.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 205 | 137 |
| Planning activity | 258 | 147 |
| Population | 12,817 | 7,273 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Toorak reads as a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Windsor is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Toorak tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, while Windsor stands out for housing affordability and schools and education options.
Choose Toorak if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Windsor for investors.