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 is around 8,963 as of August 2025. This reflects an increase of 985 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,978. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,851 in June 2024 and an additional 357 validated new addresses since the Census date. This equates to a density ratio of 3,069 persons per square kilometer, placing Windsor in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Windsor's growth rate of 12.3% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (8.6%) and the state average. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 56.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Future population trends project an above median growth for the area, with an expected increase of 2,123 persons to 2041, recording a gain of 22.4% 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. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) produces development approval data on a financial year basis, totalling 124 approvals between the financial years ending June 2021 and June 2025, with 3 approvals recorded so far in the current financial year ending June 2026. Over the past five financial years (FY-21 to FY-25), an average of 5.7 new residents has been associated with each home built. This supply has lagged demand, contributing to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, as new homes are constructed at an average expected cost of $545,000.

Commercial approvals this financial year have reached $13.7 million, indicating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Windsor has significantly less development activity, 58.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. Nationally, Windsor's development activity is also lower, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. New development consists of 29.0% detached dwellings and 71.0% townhouses or apartments, demonstrating a trend towards denser development appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This shift contrasts with the current housing mix, which is 49.0% houses, reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. Windsor's population density, at around 1177 people per approval, indicates a mature, established area.

Future projections estimate Windsor will add 2,004 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 be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 48 such projects which are expected to impact the area. Notable among these are Brisbane's 2032 Olympic Athletes Village at RNA Showgrounds, Windsor Station Upgrade, Mayne Rail Yards Heritage Precinct, and Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Precinct. The following list details those projected to have the most relevance.

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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. Its unemployment rate was 4.1% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 3.0% over the past year.

Residents' participation in the labour force is high at 76.4%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries for Windsor residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. Notably, employment in professional & technical services is 1.7 times the regional average, while manufacturing has limited presence at 2.7% compared to 6.4% regionally. Many Windsor residents commute elsewhere for work based on census data.

From June 2024 to June 2025, employment in Windsor increased by 3.0%, with labour force growth of 2.9%, leading to a decrease in 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. State-level data from Sep-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, with employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Windsor's employment mix suggests local growth could be approximately 7.5% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for the financial year 2022. Windsor's median income among taxpayers was $63,958, with an average of $89,206. This is among the highest in Australia, compared to Greater Brisbane's median of $55,645 and average of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $71,447 (median) and $99,652 (average) as of March 2025. Census data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Windsor, between the 78th and 88th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile reveals that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 33.6% of residents (3,011 people), similar to the surrounding region where 33.3% occupy this range. Windsor demonstrates considerable affluence with 33.1% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 16.7% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 76th percentile, and 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 (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro, on the other hand, had 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. The median weekly rent figure in Windsor was recorded at $400, compared to Brisbane metro's $410. Nationally, Windsor's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 constitute 57.6% of all households, including 22.1% couples with children, 26.5% couples without children, and 6.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 42.4%, with lone person households at 30.1% and group households making up 12.1%. The median household size is 2.3 people, 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 educational attainment exceeds broader benchmarks, with 50.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% in Australia. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 33.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.5%) and graduate diplomas (5.0%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 25.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (15.1%). Educational participation is high, with 31.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 11.9% in tertiary education, 7.0% in primary education, and 5.9% pursuing secondary education.

Windsor's three schools have a combined enrollment of 804 students as of the latest data. The area demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages with an ICSEA score of 1118. Education provision is balanced with two primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups. School places per 100 residents (9.0) are below the regional average (13.7), indicating 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 of public transport in Windsor shows that there are currently 37 active transport stops operating within the city. These include a mix of train stations and bus stops. In total, these stops are serviced by 31 individual routes which collectively provide 4627 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as excellent with residents typically located just 163 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are 661 trips per day across all routes which equates 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 younger and older age cohorts have a low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 64% of the total population (5,736 people), compared to 71.3% in Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 11.5 and 7.7% of residents respectively. A total of 72.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 73.7% across Greater Brisbane. The area has 8.3% of residents aged 65 and over (747 people), which is lower than the 12.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, broadly in line 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, as per the data, exhibited above-average cultural diversity with 24.6% of its population born overseas and 15.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was found to be the predominant religion in Windsor, accounting for 42.1% of the population. Notably, Hinduism showed an overrepresentation in Windsor compared to Greater Brisbane, with 2.6% versus 2.7%.

Regarding ancestry, the top three represented groups were English (25.9%), Australian (22.7%), and Irish (10.5%). There were also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Welsh was overrepresented at 0.8%, New Zealand at 1.0%, and Scottish at 9.0%.

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

Windsor's median age at 32 years is lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and significantly below 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 25-34 concentration is above the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and now, the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 25.7% to 27.4%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 12.7% to 11.9%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest Windsor's age profile will change significantly. The 55 to 64 age group is projected to grow by 380 people (53%), from 712 to 1,093. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 cohort is expected to increase by a modest 9% (38 people).