South Windsor
South Windsor packs 5,948 residents into 8.91 square kilometres at a density of 667.9 people per square kilometre, yet its housing is strongly detached, with 75.9% separate houses and 55.1% three-bedroom homes. At a median age of 34, it is 6 years below the national benchmark, while overseas-born residents account for 15.2%, or 6.4 percentage points below national. English, Scottish and Irish ancestry is prominent, and household income sits at the 45.1 percentile. Its 75.9% separate-house share is a useful comparison point for buyers weighing South Windsor against nearby Windsor and Bligh Park.
Population
5,948
Median Age
34.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,466/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
31
Buyers seeking conventional family housing will find South Windsor more suited to detached living than apartment ownership: separate houses account for 75.9% of dwellings, compared with 1.5% apartments and 22.0% semi-detached homes. Three-bedroom properties dominate at 55.1%, while 25.8% have 4 or more bedrooms, giving families more choice than smaller-home buyers. The $2,000 monthly mortgage figure and 31.5% mortgage-to-income ratio indicate tighter borrowing headroom than the housing mix alone suggests, especially because mortgage stress is flagged. Renting accounts for 44.6%, so buyers should compare repayments with the $360 weekly rent before committing.
For Buyers
Buyers seeking conventional family housing will find South Windsor more suited to detached living than apartment ownership: separate houses account for 75.9% of dwellings, compared with 1.5% apartments and 22.0% semi-detached homes. Three-bedroom properties dominate at 55.1%, while 25.8% have 4 or more bedrooms, giving families more choice than smaller-home buyers. The $2,000 monthly mortgage figure and 31.5% mortgage-to-income ratio indicate tighter borrowing headroom than the housing mix alone suggests, especially because mortgage stress is flagged. Renting accounts for 44.6%, so buyers should compare repayments with the $360 weekly rent before committing.
For Investors
South Windsor has a substantial tenant base, with 44.6% of households renting, well above the 17.6% owning outright. The median rent is $360 per week and vacancy is 4.8%, giving investors a useful starting point for demand and turnover assessment, although yield cannot be judged without a purchase price. Development activity is notable at 34 applications across 12 months, including demolitions, new structures and commercial changes of use, so project mix matters more than the headline count. Growth runs at 1.55% annually and is driven by overseas migration, while recorded rent growth of 27.0% supports closer scrutiny of rental affordability and future tenant demand.
Development Activity
Total DAs
183
Last 12 Months
31
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-18.4%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in South Windsor
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Demographics
South Windsor has a median age of 34, which is 6 years below the national comparison, but its demographic direction is not especially youthful. University attainment is 19.3%, 10.8 percentage points below national, while 15.2% of residents were born overseas, 6.4 points below national. English ancestry leads with 2,251 people, followed by Scottish at 549 and Irish at 546. Christianity accounts for 2,995 residents and no religion for 2,207. The population is relatively settled because 77.2% stayed at the same address over the reference period, compared with a 22.8% turnover rate. Families with children make up 39.6% of households, while one-parent families account for 26.9%.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
75.9%
Houses
22.0%
Townhouse
1.5%
Apartment
Tenure
South Windsor is a family-oriented housing market because 75.9% of dwellings are separate houses and 55.1% contain 3 bedrooms. Semi-detached stock contributes 22.0%, considerably higher than the 1.5% apartment share, so the suburb is more house-led than apartment-led. Renting at 44.6% is above both outright ownership at 17.6% and mortgaged ownership at 36.7%, indicating a sizeable renter market alongside established homeowners. The 4.8% vacancy rate provides some flexibility for tenants, while the 31.5% mortgage-to-income ratio and mortgage stress flag suggest affordability is more pressured than the 45.1 household-income percentile might imply. Homes with 4 or more bedrooms represent 25.8%, compared with 14.8% two-bedroom dwellings.
Mortgage / mo
$2,000
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $360.
$680
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $720 · units $500
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$763
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.8%
Unoccupied
113
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
31.5% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
39.6%
Couples with children
32.3%
Couples, no children
26.9%
Single parent
1,544
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is South Windsor's largest listed industry at 15.9%, ahead of construction at 14.9%, education at 9.9%, public administration at 8.3% and manufacturing at 7.9%. Trades are the leading occupation group with 489 workers, higher than professionals at 353, clerical and administrative workers at 351, labourers at 326 and community and personal service workers at 298. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, participation is 58.2% and full-time employment is 56.6%, indicating a mixed labour market with substantial part-time work. Area-level advantage ranks above the midpoint, with IEO, IRSD and IRSAD all at decile 9, but the IER is only decile 5. That gap suggests educational and neighbourhood advantage is not translating evenly into financial resources, consistent with household income at the 45.1 percentile.
Unemployment
4.4%
Labour Force
2,742
Unemployed
122
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
56.6%
Part-time
30.5%
Participation
58.2%
Employed
2,620
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
19.3%
Postgraduate
4.9%
Born Overseas
15.2%
Dwellings
2,222
Transport to Work
Daily travel in South Windsor is strongly car dependent: 67.1% drive to work, far higher than the 1.9% using public transport and the 2.9% walking or cycling. That pattern fits a detached housing area where driving is more practical than relying on frequent transit, while 23.8% working from home reduces commuting for some households. Families have access to 1 local government primary school, Windsor South Public School, but enrolment zones should be checked against the exact address because boundaries can cross suburb edges. An IRSAD decile of 9 places South Windsor above the midpoint for area-level advantage, although that should not be treated as a substitute for checking street conditions. For safety decisions, review current police information and inspect the precise location at different times of day.
Drive
67.1%
Public Transport
1.9%
Walk / Cycle
2.9%
Work from Home
23.8%
Population Forecast
+1.55%/yr
(+139 people/yr)
EstablishedSouth Windsor's growth trend is 1.55% annually and is driven primarily by overseas migration, giving the suburb a clearer expansion pathway than a static established market. Population change across the wider area is 24.8% over 10 years, while the shift trajectory is labelled Declining young: the young share has fallen by 2.2%, the working share has risen by 0.6% and the senior share has fallen by 0.6%. Rent growth is recorded at 27.0%, above the 1.55% annual population trend, which may add pressure for tenants as demand develops. Gentrification is at the Early signs stage with a score of 26, although broader shift signals are labelled Active with a score of 48. Together, these figures point to growth driven by migration while the established age profile changes gradually.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+182
Net Internal / yr
-20
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +32% since 2011, Accelerating: 12% → 18%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How South Windsor compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Windsor a good suburb to live in?
South Windsor may suit households wanting a car-oriented, detached setting with 75.9% separate houses and 23.8% working from home. It has 5,948 residents, an IRSAD decile of 9 and 1 local government primary school. Public transport use is much lower than driving, at 1.9% versus 67.1%, so access to a car is more important than in transit-focused suburbs.
What is the median house price in South Windsor?
Use recent settled sales to confirm the current median house price rather than infer it from rent. South Windsor has 75.9% separate houses and 55.1% three-bedroom homes, while the median rent is $360 per week. Comparisons are most useful when they match dwelling type and bedroom count, especially because only 1.5% of homes are apartments.
What schools are in South Windsor?
Windsor South Public School is the local government primary school option identified for South Windsor. Families should check the enrolment boundary for the exact address because school zones can differ across nearby streets. The suburb has 5,948 residents, so demand and available places may change as households move through different family stages.
Is South Windsor safe?
A current safety decision should use NSW Police incident information rather than a simple suburb-wide label. South Windsor covers 8.91 square kilometres and has 5,948 residents, so conditions may differ between streets. Inspect the exact address in daylight and evening, and check lighting, traffic, pedestrian access and nearby activity before signing a lease or contract.
Is South Windsor good for property investment?
South Windsor has several investment indicators worth testing, including 44.6% renting, a $360 weekly median rent and a 4.8% vacancy rate. Rental occupancy is higher than outright ownership at 17.6%, while 34 development applications in 12 months warrant project-level checks. Annual growth is 1.55% and is driven by overseas migration, but purchase price, expenses and achievable rent must be assessed together.
How is South Windsor's population changing?
Growth across the wider area is 24.8% over 10 years, with an annual trend of 1.55% driven by overseas migration. The trajectory is labelled Declining young, with the young share down 2.2% and the working share up 0.6%. Gentrification is at the Early signs stage with a score of 26, indicating gradual change rather than a fully established transformation.
What development is occurring in South Windsor?
There were 34 development applications across 12 months, covering demolitions, new structures and commercial changes of use. The activity mix is broader than housing construction alone, and several applications do not state dwelling numbers or costs. Buyers and investors should check each application's status, land use and likely effect on traffic, services and nearby properties before relying on the headline count.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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