Windsor Gardens · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity in Windsor Gardens

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

Noticeably younger residents define Windsor Gardens, where the typical person is just 35. This is six years younger than the South Australian average, and the area has grown quickly with 4,002 new people arriving since 2011.

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📍 Windsor Gardens, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Windsor Gardens sits — Total population

22,587 ▲ +21.5%
  • 1–1: 40 areas
  • 1–2: 0 areas
  • 2–3: 0 areas
  • 3–4: 12 areas
  • 4–6: 6 areas
  • 6–9: 9 areas
  • 9–13: 10 areas
  • 13–19: 7 areas
  • 19–27: 17 areas
  • 27–39: 6 areas
  • 39–56: 5 areas
  • 56–81: 4 areas
  • 81–116: 1 area
  • 116–168: 5 areas
  • 168–242: 3 areas
  • 242–349: 4 areas
  • 349–503: 2 areas
  • 503–725: 9 areas
  • 725–1,045: 3 areas
  • 1,045–1,506: 5 areas
  • 1,506–2,171: 31 areas
  • 2,171–3,130: 83 areas
  • 3,130–4,513: 217 areas
  • 4,513–6,507: 318 areas
  • 6,507–9,382: 402 areas
  • 9,382–13,526: 546 areas
  • 13,526–19,501: 496 areas
  • 19,501–28,116: 231 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Windsor Gardens — higher than 92% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
Windsor Gardens22,587
5087, SA 12,541
South Australia 1,781,516
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The population grew 22% over the last decade to reach 22,587 people, making it one of the largest areas at this level. Despite this growth, the typical age of 35 has barely changed since 2011.

22,587 ▲ +21.5%

Higher than 92% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 18,585
  • 2016: 20,288
  • 2021: 22,587

The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.

35 yrs → 0.0%

Younger than 79% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 35 yrs
  • 2016: 35 yrs
  • 2021: 35 yrs

Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.

Age profile

How the population splits across age groups.

Young adults aged 25 to 44 make up the largest group at 35.5%. People aged 65 and over represent 14.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.

14.2% ▼ -9.5%

Lower than 68% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 15.7%
  • 2016: 14.8%
  • 2021: 14.2%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

18.4% ▲ +11.2%

Higher than 56% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 16.5%
  • 2016: 17.4%
  • 2021: 18.4%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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In Windsor Gardens, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 36%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (21%) and Children (0–14) (18%).

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

About 1.7% of the population are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is about the same as the state average. Those in de facto relationships make up 8.7% of residents, a figure much lower than most similar areas.

1.7% ▲ +12.2%

Lower than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.5%
  • 2016: 1.6%
  • 2021: 1.7%

Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

8.7% ▲ +0.5%

Lower than 80% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 8.7%
  • 2016: 8.5%
  • 2021: 8.7%

Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).

Marital status

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In Windsor Gardens, the largest group is Married at 48%, followed by Never married (36%) and Divorced (8%).

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 198 males; 85+: 337 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 182 males; 80–84: 259 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 254 males; 75–79: 316 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 357 males; 70–74: 434 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 402 males; 65–69: 481 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 515 males; 60–64: 577 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 542 males; 55–59: 570 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 600 males; 50–54: 640 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 629 males; 45–49: 650 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 827 males; 40–44: 750 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 1,117 males; 35–39: 1,124 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 1,098 males; 30–34: 1,114 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 1,015 males; 25–29: 989 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 799 males; 20–24: 674 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 496 males; 15–19: 509 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 580 males; 10–14: 537 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 729 males; 5–9: 684 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 869 males; 0–4: 754 females

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Windsor Gardens [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/402031038/windsor-gardens/topic/demographics-identity