Windsor Gardens, SA: suburb profile

The population of Windsor Gardens SA is 5,827 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Windsor Gardens is $777 per week ($40,404 per year). Median rent in Windsor Gardens is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Windsor Gardens has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Windsor Gardens has a population density of 2,313 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Windsor Gardens is India. The most common religion is No religion (36.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Windsor Gardens is $1,600.

There were 195 recorded offences in Windsor Gardens in 2025-26, a rate of 33 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (123 offences).

Population
5,827
Census 2021
Median income
$777/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$320/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
36years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

Windsor Gardens vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Windsor Gardens is $777 a week, 2% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 319th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $320 a week, $20 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 20.0% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 36, 7 years younger than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureWindsor GardensTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$777/wk$759/wk +2%$766/wk
Household income$1,602/wk$1,494/wk +7%$1,637/wk
Rent$320/wk$300/wk +7%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,600/mo$1,534/mo +4%$1,733/mo
Median age3643 −7 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.0%19.5% +0.5 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 Gardens, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Windsor Gardens Population

5,827 residents at the 2021 Census.

Windsor Gardens Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$777/wk
$40,404 per year
Ranked 4,002 of 14,663
Median Rent
$320/wk
$1,387 per month
Ranked 4,051 of 14,663
Median Age
36years
2 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,600/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Windsor Gardens Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,602/wk
Median rent $320/wk
Rent to income 20.0%

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

Median rent in Windsor Gardens against your income

About $6,942 a month
Median rent $320/wk
Left after rent $1,282/wk
Rent share 20.0%

Windsor Gardens Schools

26
schools nearby
16
government
1052
avg ICSEA score
15,588
total students
East Marden Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 548 students
1127
ICSEA
Stradbroke School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 694 students
1111
ICSEA
St Pius X School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 552 students
1108
ICSEA
Vale Park Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 393 students
1097
ICSEA
Sunrise Christian School Paradise Independent
Primary · R-6 · 175 students
1096
ICSEA
Hillcrest Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 395 students
1096
ICSEA
Cedar College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 884 students
1090
ICSEA
St Martin's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 691 students
1085
ICSEA
St Joseph's School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 859 students
1077
ICSEA
East Torrens Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 350 students
1073
ICSEA
Adelaide East Education Centre Government
Secondary · U · 49 students
1056
ICSEA
Kildare College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 768 students
1051
ICSEA
St Francis of Assisi School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 246 students
1049
ICSEA
Dernancourt School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 326 students
1046
ICSEA
Marden Senior College Government
Secondary · U, 11-12 · 496 students
1041
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 26 schools.

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 Gardens

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.2% (2,926) Female 49.8% (2,906)

Population Density

2,313
people per km²
5,827 people · 2.5 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,970
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

India
10.6%
China
4.9%
England
3.4%
Sri Lanka
1.8%
Italy
1.5%
Philippines
1.3%
Malaysia
1.1%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
5.9%
Punjabi
4.9%
Gujarati
3.5%
Italian
2.1%
Sinhalese
1.9%
Hindi
1.4%
Cantonese
1.1%

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

Ancestry

English
26.1%
Australian
21.7%
Indian
9.7%
Italian
9.4%
Chinese
8.7%
German
6.1%
Scottish
5.9%
Irish
4.7%
Greek
2.1%
Australian Aboriginal
1.9%
Polish
1.8%

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

No religion
36.4%
Catholic
18.4%
Hinduism
9.0%
Other religions
5.1%
Not stated
5.0%
Anglican
4.3%
Sikhism
4.1%
Christian (other)
3.2%

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
47.4% 2,271
Separated
3.1% 148
Divorced
8.8% 422
Widowed
4.2% 199
Never married
36.6% 1,752

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
45.9%
Couple: no children
27.1%
Couple: no children under 15
12.2%
One parent: no children under 15
7.6%
One parent: children under 15
7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
27.8%
2 persons
31.6%
3 persons
18.1%
4 persons
14.9%
5 persons
5.5%
6+ persons
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Windsor Gardens

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,302 occupied private dwellings in Windsor Gardens at the 2021 Census, 34.8% were rented, 26.8% owned outright and 35.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.1% 25 dwellings
Owned outright
26.8% 618 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
35.9% 826 dwellings
Rented
34.8% 801 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.3% 31 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
80.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
18.6%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.1%
2 bedrooms
16.1%
3 bedrooms
62.3%
4 bedrooms
16.5%
5 bedrooms
2.7%
6+ bedrooms
0.4%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.3%
$300-$449/mo
1.5%
$450-$599/mo
1.5%
$600-$799/mo
3.4%
$800-$999/mo
6.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
16.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
29.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
25.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
6.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
7.5%
1 vehicle
39.0%
2 vehicles
37.9%
3 vehicles
10.8%
4+ vehicles
4.8%

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

Work, income and education in Windsor Gardens

Employment

Employed full-time
38.4% 1,707 people
Employed part-time
25.7% 1,142 people
Unemployed
3.9% 174 people
Not in labour force
32.1% 1,428 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
32.8%
Community & Personal Service
14.5%
Clerical & Administrative
12.2%
Managers
12.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.8%
Labourers
7.0%
Sales Workers
5.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.6%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
1.5%
$300-$399/wk
2.8%
$400-$499/wk
6.2%
$500-$649/wk
5.2%
$650-$799/wk
7.1%
$800-$999/wk
6.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.7%
$4,000+/wk
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.3%
$1-$149/wk
3.9%
$150-$299/wk
6.9%
$300-$399/wk
4.6%
$400-$499/wk
3.3%
$500-$649/wk
4.4%
$650-$799/wk
9.9%
$800-$999/wk
11.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.2%
$3,500+/wk
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.6%
Bus
10.8%
Did not go to work
10.7%
Car (passenger)
4.4%
Walked only
1.0%
Bicycle
0.9%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.5%
Other
0.3%
Truck
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
72.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
11.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.7%

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

Bachelor Degree
35.7%
Certificate III/IV
23.9%
Postgraduate Degree
17.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.6%
Certificate I/II
1.6%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
24.0%
Engineering
16.0%
Health
14.5%
Society & Culture
12.0%
Education
7.3%
Information Technology
6.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
5.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.0%
Creative Arts
4.4%
Architecture & Building
4.0%
Agriculture & Environment
1.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
21.4%
Primary: Catholic
18.8%
Vocational Education
15.2%
Secondary: Government
13.8%
Pre-school
12.8%
Secondary: Catholic
9.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.6%

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
90.6%
Has need for assistance
6.0%
Need for assistance not stated
3.4%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
530
Arthritis
168
Asthma
165
Diabetes
153
Heart disease
124
Cancer
86
Lung condition
70
Stroke
52
Kidney disease
43
Dementia
10

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.7% 627
Did not provide
86.3% 3,961

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.4% 710
Not a volunteer
84.6% 3,892

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.3% 16
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 3
Previously served
2.3% 106
Never served
97.3% 4,506

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
38.3%
1 child
17.6%
2 children
27.8%
3 children
11.2%
4 children
3.7%
5+ children
1.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
21
1951: 1960
112
1961: 1970
183
1971: 1980
83
1981: 1990
131
1991: 2000
136
2001: 2010
626
2011: 2015
444
2016
105
2017
86
2018
106
2019
172
2020
52
2021
5

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

Population Mobility

14.5%
moved in the last year
44.0%
moved in the last 5 years
5.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
4,758
Moved from SA
552
Moved: same area (SA2)
146
Moved from VIC
29
Moved from overseas
26
Moved from NSW
26
Moved from WA
4
Moved from QLD
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.5%
5: 14 hours
30.0%
15: 29 hours
13.0%
30+ hours
8.2%
Did not do domestic work
28.3%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
91.2%
Step family: no other children
4.6%
Blended family: no other children
2.2%
Intact family: other children present
1.6%
Other couple: children only
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Windsor Gardens Crime Statistics

195 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
123
Assault
24
Break & Enter
21
Property Damage
20
Fraud
5
Other Against Person
1
Robbery
1

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Windsor Gardens

The closest suburb to Windsor Gardens is Hillcrest (SA), 1.1 km away.

Hillcrest (SA)
1.1 km away · income $759/wk · rent $319/wk
Campbelltown (SA)
1.4 km away · income $713/wk · rent $330/wk
Paradise (SA)
1.9 km away · income $710/wk · rent $330/wk
Klemzig
1.9 km away · income $769/wk · rent $300/wk
Gilles Plains
2.0 km away · income $678/wk · rent $295/wk
Oakden
2.0 km away · income $649/wk · rent $283/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Windsor Gardens

What is the population of Windsor Gardens SA?

The population of Windsor Gardens SA is 5,827 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,313 people per km². Windsor Gardens is ranked #1,349 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Windsor Gardens?

The median personal income in Windsor Gardens SA is $777 per week, or $40,404 per year. The median household income is $1,602 per week. Family income is $1,970 per week. Windsor Gardens is ranked #4,002 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Windsor Gardens?

Median rent in Windsor Gardens SA is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Rent represents 20.0% of household income, which is considered affordable. Windsor Gardens ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Windsor Gardens?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Windsor Gardens SA is $1,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Windsor Gardens?

The median age in Windsor Gardens SA is 36 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Windsor Gardens a good suburb to live in?

Windsor Gardens is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 5,827. The median income is $777/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.0% 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: 41616. All dollar figures in AUD.