Windsor
VIC 3181 • Greater Melbourne
About Windsor
Windsor is a vibrant inner-city suburb located approximately 4 kilometres south of the Melbourne CBD, within the City of Port Phillip. With a population of 7,273 spread across just 1.08 square kilometres, it is one of Melbourne's most densely settled neighbourhoods. The suburb attracts a predominantly young demographic, with a median age of 34 and a median household income of around $105,000 per year, reflecting its strong appeal to young professionals and urban creatives.
Windsor is best known for its stretch of Chapel Street and High Street, lined with independent boutiques, cafes, bars, and live music venues that give the suburb its distinctly bohemian character. Tram services on Chapel Street provide easy access to the CBD, while Windsor Station offers metropolitan rail connections. The suburb's compact streets, lively nightlife, and eclectic mix of Victorian terrace houses and modern apartments make it a favourite for those seeking an energetic inner-urban lifestyle.
Windsor falls under postcode 3181 and is governed by Port Phillip Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Prahran (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.
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Schools
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7 Wynnstay Road
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
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Demographics
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 366
- 2. Greece 227
- 3. New Zealand 224
- 4. China 109
- 5. Ireland 87
- 6. Malaysia 84
- 7. India 76
- 8. United States 72
- 9. Italy 49
- 10. South Africa 49
Ancestry 2021 Census
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