Windsor Downs, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Windsor Downs NSW is 1,183 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Windsor Downs is $908 per week ($47,216 per year). Median rent in Windsor Downs is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). Windsor Downs has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Windsor Downs has a population density of 156 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Windsor Downs is England. The most common religion is Catholic (40.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Polish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Windsor Downs is $2,500.

There were 1 recorded offences in Windsor Downs in 2025-26, a rate of 1 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

Population
1,183
Census 2021
Median income
$908/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$420/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
49years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Windsor Downs vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Windsor Downs is $908 a week, 19% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 578th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $420 a week, $35 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 16.0% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 49, 6 years older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureWindsor DownsTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$908/wk$765/wk +19%$766/wk
Household income$2,629/wk$1,704/wk +54%$1,637/wk
Rent$420/wk$385/wk +9%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,500/mo$1,965/mo +27%$1,733/mo
Median age4943 +6 yrs42
Rent share of household income16.0%22.6% −6.6 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Windsor Downs, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Windsor Downs Population

1,183 residents at the 2021 Census.

Windsor Downs Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$908/wk
$47,216 per year
Ranked 2,036 of 14,663
Median Rent
$420/wk
$1,820 per month
Ranked 1,513 of 14,663
Median Age
49years
11 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,500/mo
Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Windsor Downs Rent Prices & Affordability

16% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,629/wk
Median rent $420/wk
Rent to income 16.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Windsor Downs against your income

About $11,392 a month
Median rent $420/wk
Left after rent $2,209/wk
Rent share 16.0%

Windsor Downs Schools

4
schools nearby
2
government
974
avg ICSEA score
2,026
total students
Bede Polding College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,101 students
1007
ICSEA
Chisholm Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 411 students
1005
ICSEA
Windsor Park Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 231 students
949
ICSEA
Bligh Park Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 283 students
933
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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People in Windsor Downs

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.9% (612) Female 48.1% (568)

Population Density

156
people per km²
1,183 people · 7.6 km²

Households

3.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,664
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
3.8%
Malta
2.0%
Fiji
1.2%
Philippines
1.2%
Italy
1.0%
New Zealand
0.8%
Croatia
0.7%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Polish
1.2%
Croatian
1.1%
Hindi
1.0%
Italian
0.8%
Persian (excluding Dari)
0.8%
Mandarin
0.6%
Portuguese
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
34.9%
English
32.9%
Maltese
12.8%
Irish
8.6%
Scottish
6.0%
Italian
5.6%
German
3.6%
Dutch
2.4%
Australian Aboriginal
1.7%
Chinese
1.7%
Indian
1.6%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

Catholic
40.9%
Anglican
19.0%
No religion
18.9%
Christian (other)
4.4%
Not stated
4.2%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.3%
Eastern Orthodox
1.7%
Pentecostal
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
62.0% 646
Separated
1.4% 15
Divorced
3.8% 40
Widowed
3.9% 41
Never married
28.8% 300

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children under 15
36.0%
Couple: no children
30.4%
Couple: children under 15
27.0%
One parent: no children under 15
4.5%
One parent: children under 15
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
10.4%
2 persons
34.1%
3 persons
18.8%
4 persons
18.3%
5 persons
8.2%
6+ persons
10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Windsor Downs

Housing Tenure

Of the 361 occupied private dwellings in Windsor Downs at the 2021 Census, 5.3% were rented, 54.3% owned outright and 38.5% owned with a mortgage.

Owned outright
54.3% 196 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
38.5% 139 dwellings
Rented
5.3% 19 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.7% 6 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
99.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.1%
2 bedrooms
0.8%
3 bedrooms
4.7%
4 bedrooms
49.7%
5 bedrooms
31.0%
6+ bedrooms
12.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.7%
$300-$449/mo
5.8%
$450-$599/mo
2.9%
$600-$799/mo
6.7%
$800-$999/mo
2.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
14.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
13.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
18.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
6.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
22.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.4%
1 vehicle
9.5%
2 vehicles
31.5%
3 vehicles
21.4%
4+ vehicles
36.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Windsor Downs

Employment

Employed full-time
39.1% 373 people
Employed part-time
21.7% 207 people
Unemployed
1.7% 16 people
Not in labour force
37.6% 359 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
24.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.8%
Managers
18.5%
Clerical & Administrative
14.1%
Community & Personal Service
8.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.2%
Labourers
4.9%
Sales Workers
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.8%
$1-$149/wk
1.2%
$400-$499/wk
2.1%
$500-$649/wk
0.9%
$650-$799/wk
4.8%
$800-$999/wk
5.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.3%
$4,000+/wk
29.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.2%
$1-$149/wk
4.0%
$150-$299/wk
4.7%
$300-$399/wk
2.9%
$400-$499/wk
3.3%
$500-$649/wk
3.3%
$650-$799/wk
8.1%
$800-$999/wk
10.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.3%
$3,500+/wk
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.7%
Did not go to work
19.7%
Truck
4.9%
Car (passenger)
3.9%
Walked only
1.2%
Other
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
37.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
43.8%
Bachelor Degree
21.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.5%
Postgraduate Degree
8.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.9%
Certificate I/II
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
24.9%
Engineering
22.5%
Education
12.1%
Architecture & Building
10.7%
Society & Culture
9.7%
Health
8.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.9%
Creative Arts
3.9%
Information Technology
1.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
1.5%
Agriculture & Environment
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Catholic
25.2%
Vocational Education
17.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
15.3%
Primary: Catholic
14.7%
Pre-school
9.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
8.0%
Primary: Government
7.4%
Secondary: Government
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
92.7%
Has need for assistance
4.2%
Need for assistance not stated
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
67
Arthritis
53
Diabetes
44
Heart disease
38
Asthma
37
Lung condition
20
Cancer
16
Kidney disease
15
Stroke
9
Dementia
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.9% 141
Did not provide
86.1% 877

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
14.5% 148
Not a volunteer
85.5% 874

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.6% 27
Never served
97.4% 995

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
30.5%
1 child
7.2%
2 children
30.1%
3 children
24.9%
4 children
7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
8
1951: 1960
36
1961: 1970
53
1971: 1980
46
1981: 1990
37
1991: 2000
27
2001: 2010
23
2011: 2015
10
2018
6
2019
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

7.5%
moved in the last year
27.1%
moved in the last 5 years
3.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,051
Moved from NSW
81
Moved: same area (SA2)
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.1%
5: 14 hours
26.8%
15: 29 hours
16.5%
30+ hours
12.2%
Did not do domestic work
26.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
86.9%
Step family: no other children
7.1%
Blended family: no other children
3.6%
Intact family: other children present
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Windsor Downs Crime Statistics

1 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Assault
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Windsor Downs

The closest suburb to Windsor Downs is Bligh Park, 2.4 km away.

Bligh Park
2.4 km away · income $935/wk · rent $410/wk
Berkshire Park
3.2 km away · income $756/wk · rent $450/wk
South Windsor
3.2 km away · income $763/wk · rent $360/wk
Melonba
3.6 km away · income $1,266/wk · rent $600/wk
Vineyard
4.6 km away · income $640/wk · rent $450/wk
Windsor (NSW)
5.4 km away · income $756/wk · rent $360/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Windsor Downs

What is the population of Windsor Downs NSW?

The population of Windsor Downs NSW is 1,183 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 156 people per km². Windsor Downs is ranked #3,728 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Windsor Downs?

The median personal income in Windsor Downs NSW is $908 per week, or $47,216 per year. The median household income is $2,629 per week. Family income is $2,664 per week. Windsor Downs is ranked #2,036 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Windsor Downs?

Median rent in Windsor Downs NSW is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). Rent represents 16.0% of household income, which is considered affordable. Windsor Downs ranks #1,513 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Windsor Downs?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Windsor Downs NSW is $2,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Windsor Downs?

The median age in Windsor Downs NSW is 49 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Windsor Downs a good suburb to live in?

Windsor Downs is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,183. The median income is $908/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 14344. All dollar figures in AUD.