Windsor

POSTAL CODE: VIC, 3181
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Property investors have seen a 0.94% gain in WINDSOR based on an increase in median home prices for the past three months.

Based on its average 5-year and quarterly capital gains WINDSOR, 3181 saw average growth in the long term.

The VIC suburb also delivered a stronger performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value.Investors saw the median home price rise to $1,403,000

Profits averaged -5.67% per annum over a 3-year period, due to an downward trend in home prices in WINDSOR, 3181.

This means, real estate investors could earn a rental income of $700 based on current median home prices for the suburb.

The gross rental yield in WINDSOR, 3181 is 2.59%.

An average of 6.83 real estate transactions take place per month in WINDSOR which translates to 82 per annum.

Surburb overview

Windsor is an inner-south-eastern suburb of Melbourne located within the City of Stonnington. The suburb is situated approximately 5 kilometres south-east of the Melbourne central business district and is bordered by Prahran, St Kilda, St Kilda East and Albert Park.

Windsor recorded a population of around 8,000 residents at the 2021 census, reflecting its compact size and inner-urban residential character. The demographic profile includes a high proportion of young adults, professionals and renters, with a median age well below the metropolitan average.

Single-person and couple households are common, alongside a smaller number of family households. Housing in Windsor is dominated by medium- and high-density development, including apartments, townhouses and converted period buildings.

Victorian and Edwardian-era terraces remain a feature in some streets, contributing to a varied inner-city streetscape. Residential density is highest near Chapel Street, transport corridors and activity precincts, with quieter residential streets located further from commercial areas.

Public transport access is a defining feature, with Windsor railway station located on the Sandringham line. The station provides frequent train services to the Melbourne CBD and bayside suburbs.

Multiple tram routes operate along Chapel Street and nearby arterial roads, offering strong connectivity across inner Melbourne. Road access is provided by Chapel Street, Dandenong Road and High Street, though traffic congestion and limited on-street parking are common.

Chapel Street forms the suburb’s primary retail, dining and entertainment strip, containing supermarkets, specialty retail, cafés, restaurants, bars and professional services. The precinct functions as a major employment and nightlife destination serving a wide inner-city catchment.

Educational facilities in and around Windsor include primary schools, as well as secondary schools and tertiary institutions in neighbouring suburbs.

Recreational amenities include proximity to Albert Park Lake, which provides extensive open space, walking and cycling paths and sporting facilities. Local parks and small reserves within Windsor support passive recreation and community use. Shared cycling routes connect the suburb to the CBD, bayside areas and surrounding inner suburbs.

Employment among residents spans professional services, retail, hospitality, health care and creative industries, with many working locally or commuting short distances. Windsor’s character is shaped by its inner-city location, strong public transport access and concentration of high-density housing, nightlife and commercial activity within Melbourne’s inner south-east.

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