Windsor

QLD 4030 • Greater Brisbane

7,811
Population (2021)
$59,644
Median Income
2.88 km²
Area
$400/wk
Median Rent
Inner CityHeritage CharacterProfessionalWell-ConnectedCafé Culture

About Windsor

Windsor is a vibrant inner-northern suburb of Brisbane, located just 3.5 kilometres from the CBD in the City of Brisbane. With a population of around 7,800, it is a densely settled residential area characterised by charming Queenslander homes alongside modern apartments. The suburb has a professional demographic with a strong rental market, reflecting its popularity among young professionals and couples drawn to its inner-city convenience.

Lutwyche Road and Newmarket Road form the commercial spine of Windsor, offering a lively mix of cafés, restaurants, specialty shops, and everyday services. The suburb benefits from excellent public transport connections and easy access to the Royal Brisbane Hospital precinct and inner-city employment hubs. Windsor attracts a mix of young professionals, long-term residents in heritage homes, and families who value the walkable lifestyle and proximity to Brisbane CBD.

Windsor falls under postcode 4030 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Clayfield electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4030
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Inner North-West
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.43°, 153.03°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
2.88 km²
Elevation
15m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Windsor
0.3 km
4 min
Lutwyche
0.8 km
10 min
Albion
1.2 km
15 min
Wilston
1 km
12 min

Bus Services

  • 300, 301, 302, 322 — Brisbane CBD, Chermside, Kedron 10-25 min
  • 340, 341 — Brisbane CBD via Lutwyche Road 10-15 min

Commute to Brisbane

Distance
3.5 km
By Train
8-10 min
By Bus
10-15 min
By Car (Peak)
15-20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
8-10 min

🛣️ One of Brisbane inner suburbs with excellent multi-modal transport options

Walkability Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot along Lutwyche and Newmarket Roads

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,300
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
32 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
7,013
Census 2021
7,811
11.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$48,516
Income 2021
$59,644
22.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,640
Born Overseas 1,849

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 256
  • 2. New Zealand 214
  • 3. India 130
  • 4. Nepal 118
  • 5. China 67
  • 6. Philippines 60
  • 7. South Africa 59
  • 8. Brazil 58
  • 9. United States 49
  • 10. Italy 48

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,884
Australian 2,526
Irish 1,175
Scottish 1,003
Italian 438
German 431
Chinese 258
Indian 165
Australian Aboriginal 162
Dutch 108

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,024
Both parents born in Australia
2,205
Both parents born overseas
1,177
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
49.0%
Christianity
38.5%
Hinduism
2.4%
Buddhism
1.9%
Islam
0.6%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
377 (4.8%)
5-14 years
703 (9.0%)
15-19 years
374 (4.8%)
20-24 years
898 (11.5%)
25-34 years
2,035 (26.1%)
35-44 years
1,184 (15.2%)
45-54 years
987 (12.6%)
55-64 years
617 (7.9%)
65-74 years
377 (4.8%)
75-84 years
175 (2.2%)
85+ years
81 (1.0%)

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