Windsor
With 1,915 residents in 4.13 sq km, Windsor is a compact Hawkesbury centre where 77.5% of homes are separate houses and 42.0% are rented. Its median age of 41 is 1.0 year above national, while 26.7% hold a university qualification, 3.4 points below national. Overseas born residents are 16.9%, 4.7 points below national, and English, Irish and Scottish ancestry leads with counts of 735, 243 and 205. Compared with nearby Richmond, Windsor suits buyers wanting a smaller, more detached setting. That mix matters because household income sits at the 58.3rd percentile while working from home reaches 29.6%, supporting local service demand without a premium market profile.
Local council: Hawkesbury
Population
1,915
Median Age
41.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,679/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
13
Homebuyers should start with the stock mix: 77.5% of dwellings are separate houses, compared with 8.6% apartments and 13.9% semi detached homes. Three bedroom properties account for 41.5%, while 4 plus bedrooms make up 30.0%, so Windsor suits households seeking space more than compact apartment buyers. The reported monthly mortgage repayment is $2,167, equal to 29.8% of household income, while weekly rent is $360. Outright ownership is 28.7% and mortgaged ownership 28.0%, showing a split tenure base. Buyers should compare recent sales, flood exposure and insurance because those factors can change the usable value of a detached home.
For Buyers
Homebuyers should start with the stock mix: 77.5% of dwellings are separate houses, compared with 8.6% apartments and 13.9% semi detached homes. Three bedroom properties account for 41.5%, while 4 plus bedrooms make up 30.0%, so Windsor suits households seeking space more than compact apartment buyers. The reported monthly mortgage repayment is $2,167, equal to 29.8% of household income, while weekly rent is $360. Outright ownership is 28.7% and mortgaged ownership 28.0%, showing a split tenure base. Buyers should compare recent sales, flood exposure and insurance because those factors can change the usable value of a detached home.
For Investors
Windsor has a sizeable renter base, with 42.0% renting versus 28.7% owning outright and 28.0% paying a mortgage. Weekly rent is $360, but the 9.9% vacancy rate is higher than a tightly supplied setting, so investors should allow for letting gaps and compete on condition and location rather than assume automatic growth. Development activity reached 15 applications in 12 months, including alterations, additions and use changes, pointing to incremental renewal more than a large new dwelling pipeline. The outlook is 1.55% annual growth, driven by overseas migration, which can support tenant turnover because new arrivals often need flexible accommodation. Check flood, insurance and achievable rent at property level.
Development Activity
Total DAs
92
Last 12 Months
13
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-35.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Windsor
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Demographics
Windsor's median age is 41, 1.0 year above national, and 26.7% hold a university qualification, 3.4 points below national. Overseas born residents are 16.9%, 4.7 points below national, alongside English, Irish and Scottish ancestry counts of 735, 243 and 205. Christianity records 979 people, while 664 report no religion; Punjabi is listed for 15 speakers. Average household size is 2.4, 0.1 below national. Couples without children make up 39.0% of families, above the 37.3% with children, which helps explain demand for both smaller homes and established family stock. Compared with nearby Richmond, Windsor has a settled local base, with 75.4% staying at the same address five years earlier and turnover at 24.6%.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
77.5%
Houses
13.9%
Townhouse
8.6%
Apartment
Tenure
Windsor's housing is detached and tenure mixed. Separate houses account for 77.5%, higher than the combined 22.5% represented by apartments at 8.6% and semi detached homes at 13.9%. Renting is the largest tenure at 42.0%, ahead of outright ownership at 28.7% and mortgages at 28.0%, creating a more mobile market than ownership figures alone suggest. The bedroom profile is practical: 41.5% have 3 bedrooms and 30.0% have 4 or more, while 21.4% have 2. Mortgage costs equal 29.8% of household income, compared with rent at 21.4%, and neither measure is flagged as stress. Compared with nearby Richmond, Windsor's compact 4.13 sq km footprint makes address level differences important for parking, flood exposure and access.
Mortgage / mo
$2,167
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
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$756
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
9.9%
Unoccupied
79
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.4%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
29.8%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
37.3%
Couples with children
39.0%
Couples, no children
21.5%
Single parent
474
Total families
Economy & Employment
Windsor's household income is $1,679 a week, at the 58.3rd percentile, while unemployment is 4.7% and labour force participation is 55.7%. Healthcare leads employment at 14.9% or 81 workers, higher than education at 11.6% or 63, followed by construction at 10.9% or 59, professional and technical work at 9.6% or 52, and public administration at 8.9% or 48. Occupations are led by professionals at 149, trades at 136 and clerical or admin at 115. SEIFA is uneven: IEO decile 3, IER 5, IRSD 4 and IRSAD 4. That is lower than the middle on education and occupation even though income is above the midpoint, likely because tenure and household mix affect socioeconomic conditions. Full time employment is 53.8%, supporting services and trades.
Unemployment
4.7%
Labour Force
899
Unemployed
42
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
53.8%
Part-time
32.3%
Participation
55.7%
Employed
857
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
26.7%
Postgraduate
8.0%
Born Overseas
16.9%
Dwellings
719
Transport to Work
Windsor is compact at 4.13 sq km and car dependent: 58.0% drive to work, compared with 2.9% using public transport and 4.1% walking or cycling. Another 29.6% work from home, which can reduce commuting but increases the value of home office space and nearby services. School access includes Windsor Public School, a government primary school; families should check enrolment zones and year levels directly. The IRSAD decile is 4 and median age is 41, 1.0 year above national, so practical amenity should be judged alongside household needs. Compared with denser western Sydney locations, Windsor has more separate house stock at 77.5%, but daily trips are more car reliant because public transport use is low.
Drive
58.0%
Public Transport
2.9%
Walk / Cycle
4.1%
Work from Home
29.6%
Growth Outlook
Growth is forecast at 1.55% a year, with overseas migration the primary driver, so demand may be supported by new arrivals and existing households. Across the wider area, population change is 24.8% over 10 years, while the trajectory is Declining young and the young share has fallen 2.2%. The shift indicators are mixed: rent growth is 27.0%, real income growth is 14.8%, and affordability improved from 39.1% in 2011 to 35.1% in 2021. Gentrification is at score 26, Early signs, alongside a 48, Active shift signal. Compared with a static market, 1.55% annual growth is meaningful, but changing age structure may alter demand. Development activity is 15 applications in 12 months, reinforcing incremental change.
Population trend: Hawkesbury council area
Windsor sits in the Hawkesbury council area. These are the council area's residents, not Windsor's.
Residents 2025
69,299
Growth, 5 yr average
+0.5%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+1.0%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Windsor compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Windsor a good suburb to live in?
Windsor can suit households wanting a compact, detached setting, with 77.5% separate houses and 29.6% working from home. Trade offs include 42.0% renting, 58.0% car commuting and an IRSAD decile of 4, so assess transport, services and flood exposure for the exact address.
What is the median house price in Windsor?
A current median house price is not stated. Windsor's housing is 77.5% separate houses, with 41.5% three bedroom homes, so compare recent settled sales by dwelling type, condition, flood exposure and street before using a suburb wide price guide.
What schools are in Windsor?
School access includes Windsor Public School, a government primary school. Families should check enrolment zones and year levels directly, as the local option is primary only and Windsor covers 4.13 sq km.
Is Windsor safe?
A suburb level crime rate is not stated, so safety should be checked through current NSW Police information and at the street level. Windsor has 1,915 residents, 58.0% car commuting and an IRSAD decile of 4, making lighting, traffic and flood conditions useful practical checks alongside crime information.
Is Windsor good for property investment?
Windsor may suit investors seeking a strong renter base, with 42.0% renting and weekly rent of $360. The caution is a 9.9% vacancy rate, higher than a tight rental setting, while 15 development applications in 12 months suggest incremental change. Check insurance, flood risk, maintenance and achievable rent before buying.
How is Windsor's population changing?
Windsor's wider area is forecast to grow at 1.55% annually, driven primarily by overseas migration. Population change across the wider area is 24.8% over 10 years, but the trajectory is Declining young and the young share has fallen 2.2%, so growth may not translate evenly across family, rental and downsizer demand.
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).
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