Windsor Downs · Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity in Windsor Downs

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

A typical resident in Windsor Downs is 49, making it far older than most similar areas. This community of 1,183 people is significantly older than the national average, with a population skewed heavily toward middle-aged and older adults.

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📍 Windsor Downs, Suburb / Locality

Where Windsor Downs sits — Total population

1,183 ▼ -8.3%
  • 1–1: 689 areas
  • 1–2: 0 areas
  • 2–3: 119 areas
  • 3–5: 108 areas
  • 5–7: 243 areas
  • 7–11: 241 areas
  • 11–16: 514 areas
  • 16–24: 579 areas
  • 24–36: 898 areas
  • 36–53: 1059 areas
  • 53–79: 1168 areas
  • 79–117: 1203 areas
  • 117–174: 1171 areas
  • 174–258: 1010 areas
  • 258–384: 856 areas
  • 384–571: 670 areas
  • 571–850: 616 areas
  • 850–1,263: 567 areas
  • 1,263–1,879: 520 areas
  • 1,879–2,794: 590 areas
  • 2,794–4,154: 679 areas
  • 4,154–6,177: 585 areas
  • 6,177–9,186: 528 areas
  • 9,186–13,659: 405 areas
  • 13,659–20,311: 195 areas
  • 20,311–30,202: 96 areas
  • 30,202–44,910: 33 areas
  • 44,910–66,781: 10 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Windsor Downs — higher than 74% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
Windsor Downs1,183
2756, NSW 35,328
New South Wales 8,072,163
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The population is larger than about 76% of similar areas, with a typical resident aged 49, which is far older than the New South Wales average of 39.

1,183 ▼ -8.3%

Higher than 74% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1,290
  • 2016: 1,179
  • 2021: 1,183

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

49 yrs ▲ +25.6%

Older than 67% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 39 yrs
  • 2016: 45 yrs
  • 2021: 49 yrs

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

Age profile

How the population splits across age groups.

Older adults aged 45 to 64 make up the largest group at 37.2%. This helps explain why children under 15 make up only 12.2% of the population, a figure well below the national average of 18.2%.

19.4% ▲ +132.4%

Higher than 53% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 8.4%
  • 2016: 13.6%
  • 2021: 19.4%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

12.2% ▼ -34.5%

Lower than 77% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 18.6%
  • 2016: 14.1%
  • 2021: 12.2%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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In Windsor Downs, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 37%, followed by Seniors (65+) (19%) and Young adults (25–44) (16%).

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

Most residents are married at 61.9%, while those in de facto relationships make up just 4.8%, which is well below the Australian figure of 11.5%.

2.0% ▲ +101.3%

Higher than 51% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.0%
  • 2016: 2.2%
  • 2021: 2.0%

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

4.8% ▲ +42.5%

Lower than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 3.4%
  • 2016: 3.6%
  • 2021: 4.8%

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

Marital status

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In Windsor Downs, Married is the majority at 62%; Never married is next at 29%.

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 7 males; 85+: 8 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 20 males; 80–84: 13 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 21 males; 75–79: 24 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 36 males; 70–74: 29 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 32 males; 65–69: 40 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 63 males; 60–64: 60 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 60 males; 55–59: 59 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 49 males; 50–54: 63 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 45 males; 45–49: 45 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 24 males; 40–44: 20 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 16 males; 35–39: 14 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 20 males; 30–34: 19 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 44 males; 25–29: 31 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 53 males; 20–24: 44 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 49 males; 15–19: 37 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 38 males; 10–14: 25 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 20 males; 5–9: 16 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 18 males; 0–4: 17 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 Downs [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL14344/windsor-downs/topic/demographics-identity