Windsor, VIC 3181 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Windsor is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3181, home to 7,273 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Port Phillip local government area and roughly 5 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$411 /wk
Population7,273
Median age34
Area1.1 km²
To CBD5 km
LGAStonnington

Demographics

Population
7,273
Median age
34 years
Median household income
$2,022 /week
Median personal income
$1,278 /week
Median family income
$2,956 /week
Average household size
1.8
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Stonnington
Statistical region (SA4)
Melbourne - Inner
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Macnamara
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$411 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,145
Rent share of household income
20%

Schools

  • Windsor Primary School Primary · Government
  • Prahran High School Secondary · Government
  • St Mary's School Primary · Catholic
  • St Mary’s College Melbourne Secondary · Catholic
  • St Michael's Grammar School Other · Independent

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 4 metro stops, 36 tram stops, 14 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 6 metro stops, 110 tram stops, 81 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Duke St/Chapel St #44 tram · 229 m
  • Hornby St/High St #32 tram · 274 m
  • Windsor Railway Station/Chapel St #43 tram · 298 m
  • Windsor Rail Replacement Bus Stop bus · 324 m
  • Windsor Station metro · 335 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 39 cafés
  • 100 restaurants
  • 48 pubs and bars
  • 81 parks and reserves
  • 17 gyms and fitness centres
  • 5 libraries
  • 11 supermarkets
  • 39 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 648 mm
  • Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 5.5 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Curb serves 31.9% of the 5,372 resolvable premises in Windsor. Most premises here connect via fibre to a small pit on the kerb, then a short copper run into the home. Speeds up to NBN 250 are available on most addresses.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 19.7%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 31.9%
  • Fibre to the Building: 16.8%
  • Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 31.6%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 4,545 across postcode 3181 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 2,953 property offences, 603 violent offences, 285 drug offences.
  • Wider Stonnington LGA: 12,012 offences per 100,000 residents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Windsor?

Windsor (VIC 3181) had 7,273 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 34. It sits within the Stonnington local government area.

What is the median rent in Windsor?

The median advertised rent in Windsor is $411/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Windsor?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Windsor covering government, catholic, independent sectors. Nearest include: Windsor Primary School (0.3 km), Prahran High School (0.5 km), St Mary's School (0.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Windsor?

Windsor is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (31.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Windsor?

Across postcode 3181, 4,545 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (2,953), violent (603), drug offences (285). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Windsor?

In Windsor, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (5.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Windsor?

197 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Windsor centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 36 tram stops, 14 bus stops, 4 metro stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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