Windsor
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Windsor, VIC 3181.
About Windsor
Welcome to Windsor
Windsor sits about six kilometres south-east of the Melbourne CBD, a small, densely packed pocket wedged between Prahran and St Kilda. It's one of those inner-south suburbs that punches well above its size, with a strong Chapel Street presence, leafy side streets of Victorian terraces, and a population that skews young, mobile and design-conscious.
With a median age of 34 and just over 7,200 residents, Windsor has the feel of a suburb built for renters and first-time buyers who want inner-city energy without quite paying St Kilda Road prices. It suits people who value walkability, good coffee and a short tram ride to the city over a big backyard.
Lifestyle & dining
Windsor's identity is bound up with Chapel Street, which runs along its eastern edge and delivers one of Melbourne's densest strips of cafes, bars, boutiques and live-music venues. Windsor's own stretch tends to be a little quieter and more considered than the Prahran end, with neighbourhood wine bars and casual dining sitting alongside longstanding pubs. The suburb's proximity to St Kilda means beachside walks and the Esplanade markets are only a short trip away, while Prahran's Greville Street and Commercial Road add further options for a night out.
Shopping
Chapel Street doubles as Windsor's main shopping precinct, mixing independent fashion labels with larger retailers, homewares stores and the kind of specialty grocers that suit the suburb's apartment-heavy population. For a bigger shop, Prahran Market is a short walk or tram ride away, well known for its produce, seafood and deli stalls, and residents can also duck into Chadstone or the St Kilda strip for a change of pace.
Getting around
Windsor railway station sits on the Sandringham line, giving direct access into Flinders Street in a matter of minutes, and the suburb is also crossed by tram routes along Chapel Street and High Street that connect through to St Kilda, Prahran, Yarra and the CBD. It's a genuinely walkable, cyclable part of Melbourne, and many residents get by comfortably without a car, though on-street parking can be tight given the density of apartments.
Schools & families
Windsor Primary School anchors local family life within the suburb itself, while Prahran High School serves the area's secondary students. Wesley College's St Kilda Road Junior Campus is close by for families considering the independent system. Windsor isn't primarily marketed as a family suburb — its dwelling mix skews strongly towards apartments — but there's still a steady population of younger families drawn by the schools and the inner-city lifestyle.
Housing & architecture
The current listings mix tells the Windsor story clearly: 56% apartments or units, 30% houses, 7% townhouses and 8% other dwelling types. Where houses do appear, they're often single-fronted or double-fronted Victorian and Edwardian terraces on narrow blocks, many beautifully preserved with their original facades. The apartment stock ranges from older walk-up blocks to newer boutique developments, reflecting decades of infill development close to Chapel Street.
The property market
Windsor's median house price currently sits at $1.53 million, against a median unit or apartment price of $640,000 — a gap that reflects just how differently the two markets behave in a suburb this compact. House prices have eased slightly over the recent period, down 0.8%, which may offer a small window of opportunity for buyers who've been priced out previously. Renters face a median asking rent of $1,050 a week, underlining strong ongoing demand for a suburb that offers easy access to both the city and the bay, sandwiched neatly between St Kilda, St Kilda West, Prahran and Yarra.
Market snapshot
Windsor property market
Median sale price
$1.53m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$1,050
per week
Gross rental yield
3.6%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.09m
Median
$1.53m
Premium
$2.26m
Days on market
43
Auction clearance
55%
Sold this year
46
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth -3.6% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Windsor by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Windsor, VIC 3181.
Population
7,273
residents (2021)
Median age
34
years
Household income
$2,022
median, per week
Median rent
$411
per week
Median mortgage
$2,145
per month
Mortgage / income
24%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Windsor
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Wesley College - St Kilda Road Junior Campus
Recent results
Recently sold in Windsor
$470k
6/157 Peel Street
Sold ~July 2026
$555k
17/43 Williams Road
Sold ~July 2026
$310k
7/24 The Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$900k
404/6K High Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.05m
7 De Murska Street
Sold ~June 2026
$600k
309/3 Victoria Street
Sold ~June 2026
$1.38m
5 Frederick Street
Sold ~June 2026
$475k
2/13A Lewisham Road
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Windsor suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Windsor?
The median unit price in Windsor, VIC is $640k for a 2-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 1.9%.
How much is rent in Windsor?
The median weekly rent in Windsor is around $650 per week.
Is Windsor a good place to live?
Windsor is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 7,273 and 3 schools in the area.
What is the population of Windsor?
Windsor has a population of 7,273 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 34.
What schools are in Windsor?
There are 3 schools in or near Windsor, including Wesley College - St Kilda Road Junior Campus, Windsor Primary School and Prahran High School.
How long do homes take to sell in Windsor?
Properties in Windsor take around 29 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 79%.
How much do you need to buy in Windsor?
Entry-level properties in Windsor start around $528k, while premium homes reach $910k.
What suburbs are near Windsor?
Suburbs near Windsor include St Kilda, Kilda, St Kilda West, Yarra and Prahran.
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