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Windellama NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Windellama NSW is 417 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Windellama is $621 per week ($32,292 per year). Median rent in Windellama is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). Windellama has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Windellama has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Windellama is Greece. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Windellama is $1,695.

There were 18 recorded offences in Windellama in 2024-25, a rate of 43 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Windellama Population

residents (Census 2021)

Windellama Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$621/wk

$32,292 per year

#6763 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$420/wk

$1,820 per month

#1513 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,695/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Windellama Demographics

Gender Split

Male 59.8% (247) Female 40.2% (166)

Population Density

1.3

people per km²

417 people · 313.7 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,731

Family income/wk

Windellama 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)

Windellama Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

58.3% 77 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

41.7% 55 dwellings

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

Windellama Country of Birth

Australia

94.2%

Greece

3.2%

England

2.6%

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

Windellama Religion

No Religion

37.0%

Anglican

22.2%

Not stated

17.1%

Catholic

15.8%

Eastern Orthodox

3.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.8%

Christian (other)

1.8%

Salvation Army

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Windellama Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.7%

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

Windellama Languages Spoken at Home

Arabic

73.3%

Spanish

26.7%

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

Windellama Employment

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Employed full-time

33.4% 98 people

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Employed part-time

15.0% 44 people

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Unemployed

5.5% 16 people

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Not in labour force

46.1% 135 people

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

Windellama Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.9%

Bachelor Degree

17.6%

Postgraduate Degree

9.2%

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

Windellama Occupation

Managers

24.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.3%

Professionals

12.9%

Community & Personal Service

12.9%

Clerical & Administrative

11.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.5%

Labourers

3.4%

Sales Workers

2.6%

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

Windellama Field of Study

Engineering

32.3%

Management & Commerce

16.7%

Society & Culture

15.6%

Architecture & Building

12.5%

Health

9.4%

Education

8.3%

Agriculture & Environment

5.2%

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

Windellama Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Windellama Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.2%

$150-$299/wk

2.5%

$300-$399/wk

2.5%

$400-$499/wk

8.4%

$500-$649/wk

2.5%

$650-$799/wk

4.2%

$800-$999/wk

5.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.0%

$4,000+/wk

13.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Windellama Marital Status

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Married

44.5% 157

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Separated

4.8% 17

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Divorced

11.6% 41

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Widowed

5.4% 19

👤

Never married

33.7% 119

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Windellama Ancestry

Australian

32.9%

English

31.2%

Irish

9.1%

Scottish

8.3%

Other

5.3%

German

4.1%

Italian

3.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.4%

Dutch

1.4%

Polish

1.4%

Lebanese

0.8%

Maltese

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Windellama School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.9%

Secondary — Government

25.7%

Vocational Education

18.6%

Primary — Catholic

10.0%

Pre-school

7.1%

Secondary — Catholic

5.7%

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

Windellama Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.4% 62

✅

No need for assistance

91.6% 678

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

Windellama Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

20.3% 62

—

Not a volunteer

79.7% 244

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Windellama Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

5.9%

$800-$999/mo

17.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

13.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

11.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Windellama How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.1%

Did not go to work

12.2%

Truck

4.6%

Car (passenger)

3.1%

Walked only

3.1%

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

Windellama Car Ownership

1 vehicle

21.2%

2 vehicles

38.4%

3 vehicles

22.6%

4+ vehicles

17.8%

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

Windellama Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.8%

2 bedrooms

22.3%

3 bedrooms

37.2%

4 bedrooms

24.3%

5 bedrooms

6.8%

6+ bedrooms

2.7%

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

Windellama Population Mobility

10.3%

moved in the last year

35.2%

moved in the last 5 years

7.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

49.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Windellama Indigenous Population

1.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

716

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Windellama Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Lung condition

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Windellama Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

15.9%

$1-$149/wk

3.3%

$150-$299/wk

10.0%

$300-$399/wk

8.5%

$400-$499/wk

6.7%

$500-$649/wk

1.5%

$650-$799/wk

5.6%

$800-$999/wk

5.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.9%

$3,500+/wk

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Windellama Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.0%

Couple — no children

38.2%

Couple — no children under 15

13.9%

One parent — no children under 15

5.2%

One parent — children under 15

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Windellama Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

1.0% 3

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Previously served

6.6% 20

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Never served

92.5% 282

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Windellama Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.7% 42

—

Did not provide

86.3% 264

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Windellama Children Ever Born

No children

35.1%

1 child

12.8%

2 children

31.9%

3 children

20.2%

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

Windellama When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Windellama Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.5%

5–14 hours

25.2%

15–29 hours

22.7%

30+ hours

15.5%

Did not do domestic work

19.1%

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

Windellama Household Size

1 person

35.2%

2 persons

33.8%

3 persons

11.0%

4 persons

10.3%

5 persons

6.2%

6+ persons

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Windellama Where Residents Moved From

Same address

323

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

Windellama Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

91.9%

Step family — no other children

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Windellama Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 18 total

Theft

Assault

Weapons

Other Against Property

Sexual Offences

Other Against Person

Homicide

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Windellama Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,483/wk

Median Rent $420/wk

Rent-to-Income 28.3%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Windellama

Your weekly income

≈ $6,426/month

Median rent $420/wk

Left after rent $1,063/wk

Rent share 28.3%

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Windellama vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Araluen (NSW)

Pop: 209 Income: $656/wk Rent: $225/wk

Far Meadow

Pop: 209 Income: $850/wk Rent: $300/wk

Gum Flat

Pop: 209 Income: $712/wk Rent: $300/wk

Winton (NSW)

Pop: 209 Income: $760/wk Rent: $325/wk

Blue Knob

Pop: 210 Income: $464/wk Rent: $250/wk

Girvan

Pop: 210 Income: $591/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Windellama

What is the population of Windellama NSW?

The population of Windellama NSW is 417 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.3 people per km².Windellama is ranked #5,343 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Windellama?

The median personal income in Windellama NSW is $621 per week, or $32,292 per year.The median household income is $1,483 per week.Family income is $1,731 per week.Windellama is ranked #6,763 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Windellama?

Median rent in Windellama NSW is $420 per week ($1,820 per month).Rent represents 28.3% of household income, which is considered moderate.Windellama ranks #1,513 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Windellama?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Windellama NSW is $1,695. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Windellama?

The median age in Windellama NSW is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Windellama a good suburb to live in?

Windellama is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 417.The median income is $621/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.3% 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: 14336. All dollar figures in AUD.