Windsor Downs
NSW 2756 • Greater Sydney
About Windsor Downs
Windsor Downs is a semi-rural suburb in the City of Hawkesbury, located in the north-western outskirts of Sydney, approximately 53 kilometres from the Sydney CBD. Established as a suburb in 1990, it had a population of 1,183 at the 2021 census. The area sits at around 26 metres elevation on the Cumberland Plain and is characterised by large residential blocks and a leafy, spacious feel distinct from typical Sydney suburbia.
Windsor Downs offers a relaxed, semi-rural lifestyle while maintaining proximity to the historic town of Windsor and the growing commercial hub of Richmond. Residents enjoy large properties, horse paddocks, and a strong sense of community. The suburb is popular with families seeking space and a quieter pace of life, with Windsor's shops, restaurants, and heritage sites just minutes away along Windsor Road.
Windsor Downs falls under postcode 2756 and is governed by Hawkesbury Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hawkesbury electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 680 — Windsor to Parramatta 55 min to Parramatta
- 740 — Windsor to Richmond 15 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Most residents drive. M7 and M2 motorways provide access to Sydney.
No local shops or footpaths within the suburb. Windsor town centre is a short drive for all services.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Lot 341 Rifle Range Road
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Bligh Park Public School ICSEA 933Alexander St
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30 Collith Avenue
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Cattai Public School ICSEA 990487 Cattai Rd
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Colo Heights Public School ICSEA 949Singleton Rd
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Ebenezer Public School ICSEA 995531 Sackville Rd
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Freemans Reach Public School ICSEA 957Kurmond Rd
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Hawkesbury High School ICSEA 9461 Hibberts Lane
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Glossodia Public School ICSEA 954Golden Valley Drive
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Maroota Public School ICSEA 950Old Northern Rd
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Pitt Town Public School ICSEA 987Buckingham St
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Windsor Downs by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Windsor Downs Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Windsor Downs" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 45
- 2. Malta 24
- 3. Fiji 14
- 4. Philippines 14
- 5. Italy 12
- 6. New Zealand 10
- 7. Croatia 8
- 8. South Korea 8
- 9. Germany 7
- 10. Ireland 6
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)