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Windsor
4 km²
Daily life in Windsor revolves around a highly walkable town centre where almost every home is within a short stroll of parks, shops, and health services. It is a community with a strong First Nations presence and a diverse mix of ages, including a high proportion of seniors. While the area feels like a traditional hub with many detached houses, it has a modern edge with a high number of renters and a population that is frequently on the move.
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The community has a strong First Nations presence, with 6.8% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 41, and about 20.4% of the population are seniors aged 65 and over.
English and Australian ancestries are the most common, making up 38.4% and 37.7% respectively. While 15.7% of people were born overseas, this is far below the figures for New South Wales and Australia.
English is the main language for 84.3% of residents. Only 8.4% of people use another language at home, though the proportion of those who speak little or no English is higher than in most similar areas.
Christianity is the most common faith at 51.1%. About 35.2% of residents report having no religion, which is a little above the state average but well below the national figure.
Education access is high, with 10 schools within 3km and more schools per 1,000 children than most areas. However, 44.7% of adults completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures.
Typical weekly family income is $2,123, which is about the same as the national figure. About 20.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate that is higher than in most similar areas.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are particularly prevalent at 12.0%, well above the national figure of 8.8%.
Community involvement is lower than usual, with only 13.2% of people volunteering, which is much lower than most similar areas. Around 11.2% of residents provide unpaid care, a figure that is about the same as the national average.
The area has a larger First Nations population than about 89% of similar areas. While the unemployment rate for this group is lower than the national figure at 8.2%, Year 12 completion is well below the national average at 27.4%.
Single-person households are very common, with 33.1% of people living alone, well above the national figure. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most similar areas, making up 19.6% of households.
Detached houses are the most common home type at 77.1%, but rental rates are far above the national average at 41.6%. Home loan payments are also high, with a typical monthly payment of $2,167.
Public transport is highly accessible, with 18 stops and a very short walk to the nearest one. Despite this, 9.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is higher than in most similar areas.
The population is quite mobile, with 40.3% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 12.6% of the community.
About 55.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%. The most common industries for local workers are construction and health care.
Windsor is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.3, far above the state average. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, or health services.
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