Windsor Gardens

Population growth drivers in Windsor Gardens are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, the estimated population of Windsor Gardens as of Feb 2026 is around 6,485. This reflects an increase of 658 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,827. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 6,050 residents following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,573 persons per square kilometer, placing Windsor Gardens in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. The suburb's population growth of 11.3% since the 2021 census exceeded both state (9.0%) and Greater Adelaide averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 74.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data released in 2023 with adjustments made using a weighted aggregation method from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering projected demographic shifts, Windsor Gardens is expected to increase by just below the median of national areas to 2041, reflecting an increase of 785 persons and a total gain of 6.5% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Windsor Gardens when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, indicates Windsor Gardens averaged around 55 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an estimated 276 homes were approved, with a further 21 approved so far in FY-26. This averages to approximately 1.4 people moving to the area for each dwelling built over these years.

The average construction value of new homes is $379,000, suggesting focus on the premium market. In FY-26, $5.9 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded. Windsor Gardens maintains similar construction rates per person compared to Greater Adelaide, supporting stable market conditions.

New developments consist of 92.0% detached dwellings and 8.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 167 people per approval, Windsor Gardens reflects a developing area. Latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate projects Windsor Gardens to add 423 residents by 2041. Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth exceeding current forecasts.

Windsor Gardens has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 19thth percentile nationally

Local infrastructure changes significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified two projects likely affecting the region: Lochiel Park Green Village (final stages), Klemzig Village Shopping Centre Expansion & Refurbishment. Other notable initiatives include Klemzig Interchange Upgrade and River Torrens Linear Park Trail Upgrade - Klemzig Section. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Windsor Gardens well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Windsor Gardens has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.9%. In the past year, ending September 2025, employment grew by an estimated 1.5%.

Residents' unemployment rate is 1.0% lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%, with workforce participation at 70.2%. Census data shows that 10.5% of residents work from home. Key industries for employment are health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.

Retail trade has a lower representation at 8.5% compared to the regional average of 10.0%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.5%, labour force by 1.3%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 3.0% and a reduction in unemployment rate of 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Windsor Gardens' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023, Windsor Gardens had a median income among taxpayers of $51,558 and an average level of $58,095. This is below the national average, which stood at $66,852 during that period. In Greater Adelaide, the median and average incomes were $54,808 and $66,852 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $56,095 (median) and $63,207 (average). Census 2021 income data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Windsor Gardens ranked modestly, between the 41st and 44th percentiles. The earnings profile indicates that 36.1% of individuals earned within the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, mirroring regional levels at 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Windsor Gardens, with only 84.4% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 42nd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Windsor Gardens is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Windsor Gardens' dwellings, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 78.5% houses and 21.4% other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and others. This compares to Adelaide metropolitan area's figures of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Windsor Gardens stood at 27.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.7% and rented ones at 35.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,600, exceeding Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. Weekly rent median was recorded as $320, matching the Adelaide metro figure. Nationally, Windsor Gardens' mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were below the national figure of $375.

Windsor Gardens features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 66.9% of all households, consisting of 29.4% couples with children, 24.7% couples without children, and 11.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 33.1%, with lone person households at 27.8% and group households comprising 5.3%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the Greater Adelaide average.

The educational profile of Windsor Gardens exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational attainment in Windsor Gardens is significantly higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15 and above, 37.9% hold university qualifications, compared to 19.8% in the SA4 region and 25.7% in South Australia as a whole. This educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 23.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%).

Trade and technical skills also feature prominently, with 29.2% of residents aged 15 and above holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (18.1%). Educational participation is notably high, with 29.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.1% in primary education, 7.3% in tertiary education, and 5.6% pursuing secondary education.

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

Windsor Gardens has 47 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 17 different routes that together facilitate 1,788 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically living just 152 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards due to its residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation at 80%, while buses account for 16%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per household.

According to the 2021 Census, only 10.5% of residents work from home, which may be due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 255 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 38 weekly trips per stop.

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

Health data for Windsor Gardens shows positive outcomes, aligning with national benchmarks. Common health conditions are standard across age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 50%, compared to 52.7% in Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent conditions are mental health issues (8.1%) and arthritis (6.9%), with 72.8% reporting no medical ailments, higher than Greater Adelaide's 67.9%. Under-65 residents show better health outcomes. Windsor Gardens has 15.0% of residents aged 65 and over (972 people), lower than Greater Adelaide's 19.3%, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Windsor Gardens is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Windsor Gardens has a high level of cultural diversity, with 40.7% of its population born overseas and 38.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Windsor Gardens, comprising 40.2% of the population. However, there is an overrepresentation in the 'Other' category, making up 5.4% compared to the regional average of 1.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (20.4%), Australian (17.0%), and Other (14.7%). Notably, Polish (1.4%) and Hungarian (0.5%) groups are overrepresented in Windsor Gardens compared to Greater Adelaide's averages of 1.0% and 0.3%, respectively. Additionally, the Indian population is significantly higher at 7.6% compared to the regional average of 2.3%.

Windsor Gardens's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Windsor Gardens is 36 years, which is slightly lower than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Windsor Gardens has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (17.8%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (9.4%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the percentage of residents aged 35-44 increased from 16.9% to 17.8%, while the percentage of those aged 0-4 decreased from 6.6% to 5.6%. By 2041, Windsor Gardens is projected to experience significant changes in its age composition, with the 45-54 age group expected to grow by 24% (an increase of 189 people), reaching a total of 987 from 797. Meanwhile, both the 5-14 and 35-44 age groups are projected to decrease in number.