Windermere QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Windermere, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Windermere QLD is 188 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Windermere is $820 per week ($42,640 per year). Median rent in Windermere is $265 per week ($1,148 per month). Windermere has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Windermere has a population density of 15.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Windermere is England. The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Windermere is $1,625.

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Windermere Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Windermere Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$820/wk
$42,640 per year
#3251 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$265/wk
$1,148 per month
#5794 of 14,663
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Median Age
40years
2 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,625/mo
Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Windermere Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.0% (103) Female 44.0% (81)

Population Density

15.7
people per km²
188 people · 12.0 km²

Households

3.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,055
Family income/wk

Windermere 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Windermere Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
59.6% 28 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
40.4% 19 dwellings

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

Windermere Country of Birth

Australia
96.4%
England
3.6%

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

Windermere Religion

No Religion
34.3%
Anglican
16.9%
Catholic
15.1%
Pentecostal
11.4%
Not stated
9.6%
Lutheran
5.4%
Christian (other)
3.6%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Windermere Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.1%

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

Windermere Languages Spoken at Home

Other
100.0%

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

Windermere Employment

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Employed full-time
52.6% 70 people
Employed part-time
21.1% 28 people
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Not in labour force
26.3% 35 people

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

Windermere Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
40.3%
Bachelor Degree
34.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.4%
Postgraduate Degree
9.0%

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

Windermere Occupation

Professionals
32.3%
Managers
27.4%
Community & Personal Service
11.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.5%
Labourers
6.5%
Clerical & Administrative
4.8%

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

Windermere Field of Study

Engineering
27.3%
Management & Commerce
21.8%
Health
20.0%
Education
10.9%
Society & Culture
9.1%
Agriculture & Environment
5.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.5%

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

Windermere Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Windermere Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
7.9%
$650-$799/wk
7.9%
$800-$999/wk
10.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
21.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
13.2%
$4,000+/wk
31.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Windermere Marital Status

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Married
60.0% 90
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Divorced
9.3% 14
🕊️
Widowed
2.0% 3
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Never married
28.7% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Windermere Ancestry

English
31.3%
Australian
27.0%
German
14.5%
Other
8.2%
Irish
7.0%
Scottish
6.6%
Chinese
1.6%
Italian
1.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.2%
Indian
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Windermere School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt
29.7%
Secondary — Catholic
16.2%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
13.5%
Secondary — Government
8.1%
Pre-school
8.1%
Vocational Education
8.1%
Primary — Government
8.1%
Primary — Catholic
8.1%

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

Windermere Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.0% 7
No need for assistance
98.0% 339

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

Windermere Volunteering

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Volunteer
18.6% 27
Not a volunteer
81.4% 118

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Windermere Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
13.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
21.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
17.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
13.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
17.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Windermere How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.3%
Car (passenger)
14.8%
Walked only
6.8%
Other
4.5%
Did not go to work
4.5%

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

Windermere Car Ownership

1 vehicle
16.1%
2 vehicles
41.1%
3 vehicles
21.4%
4+ vehicles
21.4%

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

Windermere Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
8.2%
3 bedrooms
39.3%
4 bedrooms
31.1%
5 bedrooms
16.4%
6+ bedrooms
4.9%

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

Windermere Population Mobility

17.4%
moved in the last year
34.1%
moved in the last 5 years
0.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
72.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Windermere Indigenous Population

0.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
335
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Windermere Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
16
Diabetes
10
Arthritis
5
Asthma
3
Cancer
3
Lung condition
3

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

Windermere Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
4.5%
$1-$149/wk
7.3%
$150-$299/wk
5.5%
$300-$399/wk
2.7%
$400-$499/wk
6.4%
$500-$649/wk
2.7%
$650-$799/wk
13.6%
$800-$999/wk
10.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.4%
$3,500+/wk
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Windermere Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
57.7%
Couple — no children
34.9%
Couple — no children under 15
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Windermere Military Service

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Previously served
2.8% 4
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Never served
97.2% 138

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Windermere Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
10.9% 16
Did not provide
89.1% 131

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Windermere Children Ever Born

No children
7.0%
1 child
25.6%
2 children
48.8%
3 children
9.3%
4 children
9.3%

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

Windermere When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1981–1990
5
2001–2010
3
2011–2015
3
2019
18

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

Windermere Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.4%
5–14 hours
23.6%
15–29 hours
20.0%
30+ hours
10.0%
Did not do domestic work
30.0%

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

Windermere Household Size

1 person
12.1%
2 persons
37.9%
3 persons
19.0%
4 persons
10.3%
5 persons
12.1%
6+ persons
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Windermere Where Residents Moved From

Same address
152
Moved from QLD
27

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

Windermere Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Windermere Schools

2
schools nearby
1
government
1004
avg ICSEA score
1,191
total students
Bundaberg Christian College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 845 students
1039
ICSEA
Woongarra State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 346 students
969
ICSEA

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

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Windermere Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,062/wk
Median Rent $265/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.9%

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

If you earn X in Windermere

≈ $8,935/month
Median rent $265/wk
Left after rent $1,797/wk
Rent share 12.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Windermere vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Windermere

What is the population of Windermere QLD?

The population of Windermere QLD is 188 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 15.7 people per km².Windermere is ranked #7,132 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Windermere?

The median personal income in Windermere QLD is $820 per week, or $42,640 per year.The median household income is $2,062 per week.Family income is $2,055 per week.Windermere is ranked #3,251 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Windermere?

Median rent in Windermere QLD is $265 per week ($1,148 per month).Rent represents 12.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Windermere ranks #5,794 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Windermere?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Windermere QLD is $1,625. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Windermere?

The median age in Windermere QLD is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Windermere a good suburb to live in?

Windermere is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 188.The median income is $820/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 33093. All dollar figures in AUD.