Is Richmond or Windsor more expensive?

Windsor has the higher median house price ($971K) compared with $880K in Richmond.

Which is better for renters — Richmond or Windsor?

Median weekly rent is $590/wk in Richmond and $650/wk in Windsor, making Richmond the more affordable rental market.

Is Richmond or Windsor at higher flood risk?

Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.

How many schools are in Richmond vs Windsor?

Richmond has 6 schools in the postcode, and Windsor has 15. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Richmond vs Windsor: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Windsor commands a $91K premium on median property price over Richmond; Richmond is $60/wk cheaper per week to rent; Windsor has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Hawkesbury

Richmond

2753

Hawkesbury

Windsor

2756

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Richmond (2753) and Windsor (2756) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Richmond	Windsor
SAFETYSafety Richmond leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C-▲(0)	D+(-1)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	89.9%▲	95.7%
FAMILYFamily Windsor leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C-(0)	C▲(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	4/10	4/10
Schools in postcode	6	15▲
FINANCEFinance Windsor leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+(0)	B-▲(0)
Median house price	$880K	$971K
Median unit price	$605K	$610K
Median weekly rent	$590/wk	$650/wk
Annual price growth	-7.4%	+1.5%▲
LIFESTYLELifestyle Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	D+▲(-1)	D+(-1)
Walkability percentile	8	10▲

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Richmond if...

Richmond leads on Safety
You want a lower entry price for a house
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

Tied on Lifestyle.

Choose Windsor if...

Windsor leads on Family, Finance
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Lifestyle.

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Common questions

Is Richmond or Windsor more expensive?: Windsor has the higher median house price ($971K) compared with $880K in Richmond.
Which is better for renters — Richmond or Windsor?: Median weekly rent is $590/wk in Richmond and $650/wk in Windsor, making Richmond the more affordable rental market.
Is Richmond or Windsor at higher flood risk?: Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Richmond vs Windsor?: Richmond has 6 schools in the postcode, and Windsor has 15. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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