Windsor
A 1.06 sq km footprint packs 7,273 residents at 6,870.4 people per sq km, making Windsor far denser than a typical suburban setting. Median age is 34, 6 years below the national figure, and university attainment is 28.3 percentage points higher than the national comparison. Smaller households and overseas migration help sustain this compact rental pattern. Compared with nearby Prahran and South Yarra, Windsor has a more renter-heavy urban form.
Population
7,273
Median Age
34.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,022/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
101
Median House
$1.6M
October to December 2025
Homebuyers in Windsor pay for an inner-city apartment market rather than family-scale land. Housing choices are compact: 29.4% are studios or one-bedroom, 44.0% are two-bedroom and only 5.7% have four or more bedrooms; separate houses make up 12.6%. Monthly mortgage cost is $2,145, with mortgage-to-income at 24.5% and no mortgage-stress flag. Buyers should compare body-corporate fees, light, parking and renovation limits, because apartment quality can matter more than land size at these higher prices.
For Buyers
Homebuyers in Windsor pay for an inner-city apartment market rather than family-scale land. Housing choices are compact: 29.4% are studios or one-bedroom, 44.0% are two-bedroom and only 5.7% have four or more bedrooms; separate houses make up 12.6%. Monthly mortgage cost is $2,145, with mortgage-to-income at 24.5% and no mortgage-stress flag. Buyers should compare body-corporate fees, light, parking and renovation limits, because apartment quality can matter more than land size at these higher prices.
For Investors
Windsor has a rental-investment profile, with 58.5% of households renting, weekly rent of $411 and vacancy of 16.7%. High vacancy gives tenants more choice and can limit short-term rental pressure, even though dense inner-city living and 51.6% working from home support demand. There were 103 development applications in 12 months, which matters because new or amended apartments can add competition as well as improve stock. The median price rose 95.8% from 2013 to late 2025 at a 3.6% CAGR, but remains 0.9% below the 2022 peak. Compared with lower-density suburbs, returns are more sensitive to vacancy, owners-corporation costs and apartment quality than to land scarcity.
Development Activity
Total DAs
114
Last 12 Months
101
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+818.2%
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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Windsor Primary School
Prahran High School
Demographics
Windsor's 7,273 residents are relatively young, educated and mobile. Median age is 34, 6 years below the national figure, while 58.4% hold a university qualification, 28.3 percentage points above the national comparison. Overseas-born residents make up 34.9%, 13.3 points higher than nationally; Greek, Mandarin, Cantonese, Italian and Russian are recorded languages. Average household size is 1.8 people, 0.7 below the national figure, aligning with 44.0% two-bedroom homes and 61.3% of families being couples without children. Turnover is 41.3%, so services and rentals must cater to frequent moves. Compared with nearby Prahran and South Yarra, Windsor has a similarly inner-urban profile but especially small households.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
12.6%
Houses
27.5%
Townhouse
59.7%
Apartment
Tenure
Apartment living defines Windsor's housing market. Apartments make up 59.7% of dwellings, semi-detached homes 27.5% and separate houses 12.6%; bedroom supply follows the same pattern, with 29.4% studios or one-bedroom and 44.0% two-bedroom homes. Tenure is renter-majority at 58.5%, while 22.9% hold a mortgage and 17.1% own outright. The current result is 0.9% lower than the 2022 peak, so entry is below the prior high but still premium. Vacancy of 16.7% may reflect the depth of apartment stock and gives renters more choice than in tighter markets.
Mortgage / mo
$2,145
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (year ending Sep 2025), Homes Victoria bond data (year-ending median). Census 2021 median: $411.
$590
Bond data year ending Sep 2025 · houses $975 · units $650
HH Size
1.8
Personal Income / wk
$1,278
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
16.7%
Unoccupied
722
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.5%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
23.9%
Couples with children
61.3%
Couples, no children
10.8%
Single parent
1,562
Total families
Economy & Employment
Windsor's economic base is professional and service-led. Professional/Tech accounts for 18.4% of industry employment, followed by Healthcare at 14.2%, Education at 8.8%, Retail at 7.7% and Finance at 7.6%. Occupations reinforce this pattern: 1,872 professionals and 861 managers are the largest listed groups, ahead of 528 clerical/admin and 437 community/personal workers. Labour-force participation is 72.7%, unemployment is 4.0% and full-time employment is 69.0%, supporting a stronger knowledge-work profile than many suburban areas. Household income sits at the 75.6th percentile, while IRSAD is decile 10 and IRSD decile 9, although IER is decile 2. That gap matters because high incomes coexist with renter exposure and premium housing costs.
Unemployment
4.0%
Labour Force
4,951
Unemployed
199
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
69.0%
Part-time
24.8%
Participation
72.7%
Employed
4,752
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
58.4%
Postgraduate
14.9%
Born Overseas
34.9%
Dwellings
3,598
Transport to Work
Livability comes from compact urban access, but Windsor is not a low-risk profile. Public transport is used by 8.2% of workers, 9.9% walk or cycle, 28.7% drive and 51.6% work from home, supporting a lifestyle where proximity can reduce car dependence. Windsor Primary School and Prahran High School provide 2 local government-school options across primary and secondary years; check enrolment zones against the exact address because boundaries can cross nearby streets. Crime is 146.3 incidents per 1,000 residents, led by 668 property and deception offences, making safety a more important consideration than its high IRSAD and IEO standing might imply. Both are in decile 10, while the 1.06 sq km footprint keeps services close.
Drive
28.7%
Public Transport
8.2%
Walk / Cycle
9.9%
Work from Home
51.6%
Population Forecast
+1.55%/yr
(+139 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth is positive, but Windsor's demographic direction is changing. The established-area trend is 1.55% annually, with overseas migration the primary driver, while population change across the wider area is 24.8% over 10 years. The shift trajectory is Declining young, with the young share down 2.2 percentage points and the senior share down 0.6 points, so change is not simply an ageing story. Gentrification is at an Early signs stage with a score of 26, although another shift measure records Active and 48, leaving mixed signals. Rent growth of 27.0% and real income growth of 14.8% help explain market pressure. With 103 development applications in 12 months, change is likely to come through apartment renewal and land-use intensity rather than detached-house expansion.
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%
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
1,064
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
146.3
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
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
What schools are in Windsor?
Windsor has 2 listed local government schools: Windsor Primary School for primary years and Prahran High School for secondary years. School access depends on the exact address and enrolment zone, which can differ across nearby streets. Families should also compare year levels, travel routes and out-of-suburb options rather than assume every nearby campus is zoned to Windsor.
Is Windsor safe?
Safety requires a balanced reading. Windsor recorded 1,064 offences, equal to 146.3 incidents per 1,000 residents, with 668 property and deception offences the largest category. Compared with Windsor's IRSAD decile 10 and IEO decile 10, that crime exposure deserves attention, particularly in apartment buildings. Secure entry, lighting and package management can reduce everyday risks.
Is Windsor good for property investment?
Windsor can suit investors seeking an apartment-led rental market, but the numbers call for selectivity. Renting accounts for 58.5% of tenure, weekly rent is $411 and vacancy is 16.7%, giving tenants more choice than in a tight market. The median price rose 95.8% from 2013 to 2025, while 103 development applications in 12 months may increase competition. Compare net yield, owners-corporation costs and vacancy risk before buying.
How is Windsor's population changing?
Population change across the wider area is forecast at 24.8% over 10 years, with annual growth of 1.55% driven primarily by overseas migration. Windsor's current population is 7,273, and the shift trajectory is labelled Declining young as the young share falls 2.2 percentage points. Gentrification is at Early signs, score 26, while another shift measure records Active and 48, indicating a mixed transition rather than a single direction.
What is being developed in Windsor?
There were 103 development applications in the 12 months recorded, including planning permit amendments and changes to approved plans. The activity is consistent with Windsor's dense, apartment-led form and may add competition or improve existing stock. Review proposals for height, parking, construction effects and final dwelling numbers rather than assuming 103 completed homes.
Which languages are spoken in Windsor?
Recorded languages include Greek, with 154 speakers, followed by Mandarin at 53, Cantonese at 33, Italian at 32 and Russian at 32. Overseas-born residents account for 34.9%, which is 13.3 percentage points above the national comparison. Multilingual services may be useful for households navigating housing, education and local services.
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), Valuer-General Victoria (house prices), 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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