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Windale NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Windale, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Windale NSW is 3,421 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Windale is $462 per week ($24,024 per year). Median rent in Windale is $186 per week ($806 per month). Windale has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Windale has a population density of 1661.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Windale is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Windale is $1,478.

There were 167 recorded offences in Windale in 2025-26, a rate of 49 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (41 offences).

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Windale Population

residents (Census 2021)

Windale Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$462/wk

$24,024 per year

#8559 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$186/wk

$806 per month

#7825 of 14,663

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Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,478/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Windale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.1% (1,611) Female 52.9% (1,811)

Population Density

1661.7

people per km²

3,421 people · 2.1 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,007

Family income/wk

Windale 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 & Locality (SAL)

Windale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

40.4% 99 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

59.6% 146 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Windale Country of Birth

Australia

98.3%

England

1.1%

Germany

0.3%

India

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Windale Religion

No Religion

45.8%

Anglican

16.9%

Not stated

15.5%

Catholic

14.4%

Uniting Church

2.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.8%

Christian (other)

1.8%

Baptist

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Windale Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

41.9%

Year 12 or equivalent

26.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

21.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Windale Languages Spoken at Home

Other

35.8%

Australian Indigenous

15.1%

SAL Tot

13.2%

Mandarin

7.5%

French

5.7%

Russian

5.7%

Serbian

5.7%

Malayalam

5.7%

Arabic

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Windale Employment

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Employed full-time

17.7% 393 people

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Employed part-time

14.7% 327 people

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Unemployed

5.7% 126 people

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Not in labour force

61.9% 1,375 people

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

Windale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

63.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.8%

Bachelor Degree

12.2%

Certificate I/II

8.3%

Postgraduate Degree

2.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

0.6%

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

Windale Occupation

Community & Personal Service

22.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.7%

Professionals

13.9%

Labourers

11.8%

Clerical & Administrative

10.2%

Managers

8.3%

Sales Workers

7.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.3%

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

Windale Field of Study

Society & Culture

19.8%

Management & Commerce

18.7%

Engineering

17.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

11.0%

Health

9.9%

Education

8.8%

Architecture & Building

7.7%

Creative Arts

2.2%

Agriculture & Environment

1.9%

Information Technology

1.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.1%

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

Windale Dwelling Types

Separate house

81.2%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

12.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Windale Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.7%

$1-$149/wk

0.9%

$150-$299/wk

4.2%

$300-$399/wk

7.6%

$400-$499/wk

17.9%

$500-$649/wk

8.1%

$650-$799/wk

11.4%

$800-$999/wk

10.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

5.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

2.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

0.9%

$4,000+/wk

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Windale Marital Status

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Married

20.7% 551

↔️

Separated

4.8% 127

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Divorced

13.7% 365

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Widowed

7.1% 189

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Never married

53.8% 1,435

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Windale Ancestry

Australian

36.6%

English

31.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

12.4%

Irish

5.9%

Scottish

5.6%

German

2.7%

Other

2.7%

Italian

1.4%

Chinese

0.5%

Welsh

0.5%

Dutch

0.4%

Filipino

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Windale School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

39.8%

Secondary — Government

27.5%

Pre-school

14.2%

Vocational Education

11.5%

Primary — Catholic

4.3%

Secondary — Catholic

1.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.3%

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

Windale Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

14.5% 855

✅

No need for assistance

85.5% 5,051

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

Windale Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

7.8% 179

—

Not a volunteer

92.2% 2,110

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Windale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.7%

$450-$599/mo

4.7%

$800-$999/mo

2.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

28.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

31.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

21.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Windale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

65.3%

Did not go to work

18.1%

Car (passenger)

9.5%

Bus

2.5%

Walked only

1.9%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.0%

Bicycle

0.7%

Truck

0.6%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.4%

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

Windale Car Ownership

0 vehicles

21.2%

1 vehicle

48.2%

2 vehicles

21.7%

3 vehicles

5.6%

4+ vehicles

3.3%

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

Windale Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

11.1%

2 bedrooms

22.3%

3 bedrooms

58.3%

4 bedrooms

7.7%

5 bedrooms

0.4%

6+ bedrooms

0.2%

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

Windale Population Mobility

10.9%

moved in the last year

32.5%

moved in the last 5 years

13.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

34.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Windale Indigenous Population

18.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

1,107

Indigenous residents

4,839

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Windale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

700

Asthma

212

Lung condition

180

Arthritis

142

Diabetes

139

Heart disease

131

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Windale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.3%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

13.3%

$300-$399/wk

12.2%

$400-$499/wk

11.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

11.2%

$800-$999/wk

11.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

1.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

1.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.4%

$3,500+/wk

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Windale Family Structure

One parent — children under 15

31.4%

Couple — children under 15

24.0%

Couple — no children

19.5%

One parent — no children under 15

14.4%

Couple — no children under 15

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Windale Military Service

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Previously served

2.2% 50

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Never served

97.8% 2,255

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Windale Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

17.3% 392

—

Did not provide

82.7% 1,874

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Windale Children Ever Born

No children

25.3%

1 child

12.8%

2 children

23.2%

3 children

19.1%

4 children

13.9%

5+ children

5.7%

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

Windale When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

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

Windale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.4%

5–14 hours

19.8%

15–29 hours

10.3%

30+ hours

10.6%

Did not do domestic work

42.8%

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

Windale Household Size

1 person

38.3%

2 persons

28.5%

3 persons

15.7%

4 persons

9.5%

5 persons

4.5%

6+ persons

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Windale Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,558

Moved from NSW

229

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from NT

Moved from WA

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

Windale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

73.5%

Blended family — no other children

9.2%

Step family — no other children

8.2%

Intact family — other children present

3.6%

Other couple — children only

3.6%

Step family — other children present

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Windale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 167 total

Theft

Other Against Person

Other Against Property

Assault

Property Damage

Sexual Offences

Drug Offences

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Windale Schools

schools nearby

government

987

avg ICSEA score

6,396

total students

St Joseph's Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 361 students

1102

ICSEA

Redhead Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 240 students

1089

ICSEA

Charlestown South Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 235 students

1075

ICSEA

St Mary's Catholic College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 989 students

1062

ICSEA

Warners Bay High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,161 students

1056

ICSEA

Charlestown Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 234 students

1037

ICSEA

Charlestown East Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 319 students

1036

ICSEA

Jewells Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 262 students

1026

ICSEA

Floraville Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 488 students

1026

ICSEA

St Paul's Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 294 students

1023

ICSEA

Hunter Sports High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 941 students

955

ICSEA

Belmont North Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 160 students

946

ICSEA

Mount Hutton Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 166 students

940

ICSEA

Lakeside School Government

Combined · U · 58 students

910

ICSEA

Wiripaang Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 182 students

853

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 17 schools

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

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Windale Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $775/wk

Median Rent $186/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.0%

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

If you earn X in Windale

Your weekly income

≈ $3,358/month

Median rent $186/wk

Left after rent $589/wk

Rent share 24.0%

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Windale vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,739 Income: $726/wk Rent: $380/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Windale

What is the population of Windale NSW?

The population of Windale NSW is 3,421 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1661.7 people per km².Windale is ranked #2,168 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Windale?

The median personal income in Windale NSW is $462 per week, or $24,024 per year.The median household income is $775 per week.Family income is $1,007 per week.Windale is ranked #8,559 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Windale?

Median rent in Windale NSW is $186 per week ($806 per month).Rent represents 24.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Windale ranks #7,825 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Windale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Windale NSW is $1,478. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Windale?

The median age in Windale NSW is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Windale a good suburb to live in?

Windale is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 3,421.The median income is $462/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 14333. All dollar figures in AUD.