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 is 8,958 as of May 2026. This figure reflects a 12.3% increase from the 2021 Census population of 7,978 people. The change is inferred from the ABS estimated resident population of 8,951 in June 2025 and an additional 371 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,067 persons per square kilometer, placing Windsor in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Windsor's growth rate exceeds both the national average (9.3%) and state averages, marking it as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 83.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are applied for each age cohort when utilized. Future population trends project an above median growth for the area, expecting a total increase of 1,933 persons to 2041, reflecting a 21.5% gain over the 16-year period based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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, 67 approvals have been recorded. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 5.7 new residents arrived per year for each dwelling constructed. This indicates demand significantly exceeds supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average construction cost value of new properties is $307,000. In this financial year, $13.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting balanced commercial development activity compared to Greater Brisbane. Windsor has 57.0% less development activity per person than the regional average, which usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. This is also lower than the national average, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. New developments consist of 29.0% detached dwellings and 71.0% townhouses or apartments, showing a trend towards denser development to provide accessible entry options and appeal to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This is a significant change from the current housing mix, which is currently 49.0% houses, reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. Windsor has approximately 1177 people per approval, indicating a mature, established area.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Windsor is projected to add 1,926 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 very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified 52 projects potentially impacting the area. Key projects include Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Precinct, Windsor Station Upgrade, Mayne Rail Yards Heritage Precinct, The Albion - Hudson Road Mixed-Use Development. Below details those likely most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Windsor shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Windsor has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 4.7% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 0.6%. As of December 2025, 6,094 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 0.5% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation in Windsor was 82.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, 27.1% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. Windsor has a notable concentration in professional & technical jobs, with employment 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. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 0.6% while labour force grew by 1.3%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.6 percentage points in Windsor. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.2%, labour force grow by 3.0%, and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years for national employment. Applying these projections to Windsor's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.5% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation 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 2023 shows Windsor SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $67,099 and an average of $92,468. This places it among the highest in Australia, compared to Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. As of March 2026, estimated incomes would be approximately $74,721 (median) and $102,972 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Windsor rank highly nationally, between the 77th and 87th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 33.6% of residents (3,009 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 weekly income bracket, reflecting patterns seen in the surrounding region where 33.3% occupy this range. Windsor demonstrates 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 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 dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 49.0% houses and 51.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In Brisbane metro, this ratio was 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Windsor stood at 16.8%, with the rest either mortgaged (27.2%) or rented (56.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Windsor was $2,278, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Windsor was $400, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Windsor's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were at $400 against 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 comprise the remaining 42.4%, with lone person households at 30.1% and group households accounting for 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 has a notably high level of educational attainment, with 50.1% of its residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications. This figure exceeds the Queensland state average of 25.7% and the Australian national average of 30.4%. The area's strong educational advantage is reflected in its diverse range of qualifications: Bachelor degrees are most prevalent 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 and above holding such qualifications.

This includes advanced diplomas held by 10.3% of residents and certificates held by 15.1%. Educational participation is notably high in Windsor, with 31.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes tertiary education (11.9%), primary education (7.0%), and secondary education (5.9%).

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, including train and bus stations. These stops are served by 34 routes, providing a total of 4,750 weekly passenger trips. Residents have excellent access to transport, with an average distance of 163 meters to the nearest stop. In this primarily residential area, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 67%, followed by trains at 11% and buses at 10%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.1, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 27.1% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 678 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 128 weekly trips per individual 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 align with national benchmarks, as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are seen at a standard level across both young and old age cohorts in Windsor. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 67% (5,983 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, impacting 11.5 and 7.7% of residents respectively. 72.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. Windsor has 8.4% (756 people) of residents aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Brisbane's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors in Windsor 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 has a cultural diversity above average, with 24.6% of its population born overseas and 15.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Windsor, comprising 42.1% of the population. Hinduism shows an overrepresentation in Windsor at 2.6%, compared to 2.2% across Greater Brisbane.

The top three ancestry groups are English (25.9%), Australian (22.7%), and Irish (10.5%). Notably, Welsh (0.8%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.5%. New Zealand has an equal representation at 1.0%, while Scottish shows higher representation at 9.0% compared to the regional average of 7.4%.

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 (27.6%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (8.4%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 14.6%. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of Windsor's population aged 25 to 34 has increased from 25.7% to 27.6%, while the percentage of those aged 45 to 54 has decreased from 12.7% to 11.7%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest Windsor's age profile will significantly change. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to grow by 361 people (34%), increasing from 1,050 to 1,412. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 age cohort is expected to grow modestly by 9% (38 people).