Windsor
Statistical Area - sa2

Windsor lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Windsor's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 8,987 people. This figure represents a growth of 1,009 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 7,978. The increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,856 in June 2024 and an additional 365 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,077 persons per square kilometer, placing Windsor in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 12.6% since the 2021 census exceeds both the national average (8.9%) and the state average, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 56.2% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 and based on 2021 data are adopted. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population trends project an above median growth for Australian statistical areas, with Windsor expected to grow by 2,123 persons to 2041, recording a total gain of 22.0% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Windsor recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Windsor has averaged approximately 24 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 124 homes. As of FY-26, 56 approvals have been recorded. On average, 5.7 new residents arrived per year for each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25. This indicates demand significantly exceeds supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition, with new properties constructed at an average value of $307,000.

In FY-26, $13.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting balanced commercial development activity compared to Greater Brisbane, where Windsor has significantly less development activity (58.0% below regional average per person). This constrained new construction often reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. Windsor's development activity is also lower than the national average, reflecting market maturity and potential development constraints. New development consists of 29.0% detached dwellings and 71.0% townhouses or apartments, demonstrating a trend towards denser development to provide accessible entry options appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This marks a significant change from the current housing mix (currently 49.0% houses), likely due to reduced availability of development sites and shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. With approximately 1177 people per approval, Windsor shows characteristics of a mature, established area. Future projections indicate Windsor adding 1,980 residents by 2041.

If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Windsor has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

The performance of an area can significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 53 projects that are likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Windsor Station Upgrade, Mayne Rail Yards Heritage Precinct, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Precinct, and Queensland Cancer Centre. The following list details those projects most relevant to the area.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Windsor ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Windsor has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 4.1%, matching Greater Brisbane's rate.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.0%. There are 6,272 residents employed, with an unemployment rate in line with Greater Brisbane and workforce participation at 76.4%, higher than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. The majority of employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. Notably, employment in professional & technical services is 1.7 times the regional average.

Manufacturing has limited presence with only 2.7% employment compared to the regional average of 6.4%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the year ending June 2025, employment increased by 3.0%, while labour force grew by 2.9%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 4.4% and unemployment fall by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Windsor's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.5% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Windsor's median income among taxpayers is $63,958. The average income in Windsor is $89,206. These figures are among the highest in Australia. In comparison, Greater Brisbane has a median income of $55,645 and an average income of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Windsor's median income would be approximately $72,906 by September 2025, with the average estimated to be around $101,686 during the same period. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes in Windsor rank highly nationally, between the 78th and 88th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 33.6% of residents (3,019 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket per week, which is similar to the surrounding region where 33.3% of residents also occupy this range. Windsor demonstrates considerable affluence with 33.1% of residents earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings in the area. High housing costs consume 16.7% of income in Windsor, but strong earnings still place disposable income at the 76th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Windsor features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Windsor's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 49.0% houses and 51.0% other dwellings. In Brisbane metro, this was 36.5% houses and 63.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Windsor was at 16.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.2% and rented ones at 56.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Windsor was $2,278, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $2,167. Weekly rent in Windsor was $400, compared to Brisbane metro's $410. Nationally, Windsor's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Windsor features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 57.6% of all households, consisting of 22.1% couples with children, 26.5% couples without children, and 6.8% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 42.4%, with lone person households at 30.1% and group households comprising 12.1% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.2.

Educational achievement in Windsor places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Windsor's residents aged 15+ have a higher educational attainment compared to broader benchmarks. 50.1% hold university qualifications, surpassing Queensland's 25.7% and Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent (33.6%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.5%) and graduate diplomas (5.0%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 25.4% of residents holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (15.1%).

Educational participation is high, with 31.4% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes tertiary education (11.9%), primary education (7.0%), and secondary education (5.9%). Windsor's three schools have a combined enrollment of 804 students. The area shows significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement, with an ICSEA score of 1118. Education provision is balanced, with two primary schools and one secondary school serving distinct age groups. School places per 100 residents (9.0) are below the regional average (13.7), suggesting some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis indicates that there are currently 37 active public transport stops operating within Windsor. These include a mix of train and bus services. The city is served by 31 individual routes in total, which collectively facilitate 4,627 weekly passenger trips.

Residents enjoy excellent accessibility to these transport options, with an average distance of just 163 meters from their homes to the nearest stop. On average, there are 661 daily trips across all routes, equating to approximately 125 weekly trips per individual stop.

Windsor's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance across Windsor. Both young and old age cohorts exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 64% of the total population (5,751 people), compared to 71.3% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 11.5% of residents and asthma impacting 7.7%. A significant majority, 72.4%, report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 73.7% in Greater Brisbane. Windsor has 8.3% of residents aged 65 and over (749 people), lower than the 12.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Windsor was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Windsor's cultural diversity was above average, with 24.6% of its population born overseas and 15.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Windsor, accounting for 42.1% of people. Hinduism, however, was overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, comprising 2.6% versus 2.7%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (25.9%), Australian (22.7%), and Irish (10.5%). Notably, Welsh (0.8%) and New Zealand (1.0%) ethnicities were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.7% and 0.8%, respectively. Scottish ethnicity was also slightly overrepresented at 9.0%.

Windsor hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Windsor's median age is 32 years, which is lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Windsor has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (27.4%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (8.7%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of 25 to 34-year-olds has increased from 25.7% to 27.4%, while the percentage of 45 to 54-year-olds has decreased from 12.7% to 11.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Windsor's age profile will change significantly. The 55 to 64 age cohort is projected to increase by 378 people (53%), from 714 to 1,093. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 age cohort is expected to grow by a modest 9%, adding 37 people.