Windsor

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 February 2026, is around 9,099, showing an increase of 1,121 people since the 2021 Census. The 2021 Census reported a population of 7,978. This growth reflects an estimated resident population of 8,844 in June 2024 and an additional 368 validated new addresses since the Census date. Windsor's population density is 3,116 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 14.1% growth since the 2021 census exceeds the national average of 9.9%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing 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 a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data are applied where utilized. Future population dynamics anticipate an above median growth, with the area projected to grow by 2,123 persons to 2041, reflecting a 20.5% increase 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 received approximately 24 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 124 homes. As of FY-26, 58 approvals have been recorded. On average, 5.7 new residents are associated with each home built between FY-21 and FY-25. The average construction cost for new homes is $307,000.

In FY-26, commercial approvals amounted to $13.7 million. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Windsor has significantly less development activity, being 58.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained supply often reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. New developments consist of 29.0% detached dwellings and 71.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a shift from the current housing mix of 49.0% houses. Windsor has approximately 1177 people per approval, reflecting its established nature. By 2041, Windsor is projected to add 1,868 residents. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Future projections show Windsor adding 1,868 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Windsor has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Area infrastructure performance is significantly influenced by local changes. AreaSearch has identified 53 projects potentially impacting the area. Key projects include Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Precinct, Windsor Station Upgrade, Mayne Rail Yards Heritage Precinct, and The Albion - Hudson Road Mixed-Use Development. Relevant projects are listed below.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Windsor maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Windsor has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 4.3%, indicating relative stability over the past year. As of September 2025, there are 6,065 employed residents, an unemployment rate of 4.3% compared to Greater Brisbane's 4.0%.

Workforce participation is high at 82.9%. According to Census responses, 27.1% work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. Windsor has a notable concentration in professional & technical jobs, with levels at 1.7 times the regional average.

Manufacturing employment is limited at 2.7%, compared to the regional average of 6.4%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 0.4% while labour force grew by 0.6%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.8%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Windsor's employment mix suggests local employment growth of 7.5% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released on July 2023, Windsor SA2's median income among taxpayers is $67,099. The average income is $92,468. Both figures are among the highest in Australia. Comparing to Greater Brisbane, Windsor's median is $10,863 higher and its average is $20,669 higher. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Windsor would be approximately $73,749 (median) and $101,632 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Windsor rank highly nationally, between the 77th and 87th percentiles. The earnings profile indicates that the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates with 33.6% of residents (3,057 people). This pattern is 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 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 housing structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 49.0% houses and 51.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In Brisbane metro, this was 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Windsor stood at 16.8%, with mortgaged properties 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 $1,863. Median weekly rent in Windsor was $400, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. 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 lower-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 account for 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, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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 and above have a higher educational attainment than broader benchmarks. 50.1% of Windsor residents hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally. The area has a substantial educational advantage with bachelor degrees being the most common at 33.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.5% and graduate diplomas at 5.0%. Trade and technical skills are also prominent, with 25.4% of residents holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 15.1%.

Educational participation in Windsor is notably high, with 31.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.9% in tertiary education, 7.0% in primary education, and 5.9% pursuing secondary education.

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

Windsor has 37 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 34 individual routes, collectively facilitating 4,750 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 163 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Windsor's primarily residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 67%, followed by train at 11% and bus at 10%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 27.1% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 678 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 128 weekly trips per stop.

Windsor's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Windsor's health metrics closely match national benchmarks based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are seen at a standard level across both young and old age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high, with approximately 67% (6,078 people) compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues impact 11.5% of residents, while asthma affects 7.7%. A total of 72.4% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 8.5% (774 people) of residents aged 65 and over, which is lower than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Windsor was found to be slightly 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 main religion in Windsor, comprising 42.1%. Hinduism was overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, making up 2.6% versus 2.2%.

Top ancestry groups were English (25.9%), Australian (22.7%), and Irish (10.5%). Welsh (0.8%) and Scottish (9.0%) were notably overrepresented, while New Zealand was equally represented at 1.0%.

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 significantly below Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Windsor has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (26.7%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (8.7%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably above the national average of 14.4%. Between 2021 and present, Windsor's population has seen an increase in the 25 to 34 age group from 25.7% to 26.7%, while the 45 to 54 age cohort has decreased from 12.7% to 11.8%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest significant changes in Windsor's age profile. The 45 to 54 age group is projected to grow by 33% (an increase of 356 people), expanding from 1,076 to 1,433. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 age cohort is expected to grow modestly by 8%, an increase of 36 people.