Windsor (NSW)

Windsor is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of November 2025, Windsor NSW's population is estimated at around 1,924 people, reflecting an increase of 9 individuals since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 1,915. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population as 1,923, following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional validated new address since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of approximately 465 persons per square kilometer. Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth contributing around 68.0% 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, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to grow by 161 persons by 2041, reflecting an increase of approximately 9.4% in total over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Windsor according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Windsor had virtually no dwelling approvals in recent years. Specifically, only 2 homes were approved between FY-21 and FY-25, with none yet recorded for FY-26.

This results in an average of approximately 0.4 new residents per year over the past five financial years, indicating a significant gap between demand and supply. The average construction cost value of new properties in Windsor is $425,000, which is below regional levels. Compared to Greater Sydney, building activity in Windsor is notably lower, further reflecting the area's maturity and potential planning constraints.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two projects expected to impact this region: Melonba Woolworths Neighbourhood Shopping Centre, Newpark Estate, Pitt Town Bypass, and Multiple Residential Subdivisions Box Hill. The following list details those likely most relevant.

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Windsor shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Windsor's workforce is skilled with notable representation in construction. The unemployment rate was 5.2% as per AreaSearch data aggregation.

By June 2025, Windsor had 1,007 residents employed with an unemployment rate of 6.2%, which was 1.0% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Windsor was lower at 55.7% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Major employment industries included construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction had a significant share of employment, being 1.5 times the regional level.

Finance & insurance was under-represented with only 2.2% of Windsor's workforce versus 7.3% in Greater Sydney. The worker-to-resident ratio at Census was substantial, indicating local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Windsor's labour force decreased by 2.8%, accompanied by a 2.4% decrease in employment, leading to a fall of 0.4 percentage points in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.6%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Windsor's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.2% in five years and 12.9% in ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 on Windsor. The median income among taxpayers was $49,556 with an average of $61,704. Nationally, incomes were higher. Greater Sydney had a median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. By September 2025, estimates suggest Windsor's median income will be approximately $55,805 and average $69,485, based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census showed incomes in Windsor ranked modestly, between the 39th and 46th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captured 33.5% of individuals (644). Housing affordability pressures were severe with only 82.4% of income remaining, ranking at the 45th percentile. Windsor's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 4th decile.

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

Windsor's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 77.5% houses and 22.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 79.7% houses and 20.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Windsor was 29.1%, similar to Sydney metro's level. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (29.2%) or rented (41.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Windsor was $2,167, aligning with the Sydney metro average, while the median weekly rent was $360, compared to Sydney metro's $2,167 and $400 respectively. Nationally, Windsor's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,167 than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $360 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 62.3% of all households, including 24.4% that are couples with children, 22.7% that are couples without children, and 13.2% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 37.7%, with lone person households at 33.1% and group households comprising 4.7% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Windsor fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 21.7%, substantially lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 37.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (26.9%). Educational participation is high at 29.1%, comprising 7.9% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 5.9% in tertiary education.

Windsor Public School and St Matthew's Primary School serve 425 students collectively, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 969) and balanced educational opportunities. Both schools focus on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. The area functions as an education hub with 22.1 school places per 100 residents, significantly higher than the regional average of 14.1, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Windsor has 18 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 46 individual routes, collectively facilitating 4,006 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents located an average of 292 meters from the nearest stop.

Services operate at an average frequency of 572 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 222 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Windsor is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Windsor faces significant health challenges, as indicated by its health data.

Both younger and older age groups have notable prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is approximately 51% of the total population, which consists of about 988 people, slightly lower than the average SA2 area's rate. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions in Windsor, affecting 10.5% and 9.3% of residents respectively. Only 62.3% of residents claim to be completely free from medical ailments, compared to 65.9% across Greater Sydney. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 21.6% (415 people), than the 17.8% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, generally aligned with the overall population's health profile.

Windsor ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Windsor, as per the findings, ranks below average in cultural diversity. Its population comprises 86.3% citizens, with 83.1% born in Australia and 91.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 56.5% of Windsor's population.

Notably, the 'Other' category makes up 1.8%, higher than Greater Sydney's 1.1%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (27.9%), Australian (27.4%), and Irish (9.2%). There are significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Maltese at 1.4% compared to 4.6% regionally, New Zealanders at 0.9% versus 0.6%, and Lebanese at 0.7% against 0.5%.

Windsor hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Windsor's median age is 41 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and somewhat older than Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Windsor has a notably over-represented cohort of residents aged 65-74 (10.6%) and an under-represented group of those aged 35-44 (11.6%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 75-84 increased from 6.4% to 7.1%, while the 45-54 age group decreased from 13.0% to 11.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Windsor's age profile will change significantly. The number of residents aged 85 and above is projected to grow by 165%, adding 123 individuals to reach a total of 199. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 95% of the population growth, while declines are projected for those aged 0-4 and 15-24 years.