Windera NSW 2800
Windera is a rural locality in New South Wales, 277 km from Sydney CBD, around 3 hours 50 minutes by car. Population is 292; the median age is 41 and the median household income is $167,544 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the top 20% nationally. Population fell 1.7% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $600 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $2,080. The area shows no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is low.
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Median House Price
Q4 2025Windera's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $1.5 million in the December 2025 quarter, about 3% above where it sat a year earlier. That said, only five sales settled in the quarter, so the median is a noisy signal — treat it as a direction rather than a level. Zoom out: prices have climbed roughly 88% over the past decade — 6.5% per year on average.
$1,500,000
Based on 5 recorded sales in the quarter.
Rental Market
Rent agreed on new leases
Jul–Sep 2026- 3-bed houses
- $580/wk
- 176 bonds
- +27% since 2021
- 2-bed units
- $445/wk
- 35 bonds
- +38% since 2021
Median weekly rent on bonds lodged for new tenancies across postcode 2800 (NSW publishes bonds by postcode, which can cover several suburbs). Change since 2021 compares the median of the first four quarters with the last four. Asking rents above come from advertised listings.
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025101 Moderately unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 30% of its income on the median rent in postcode 2800.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Is Windera safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Windera sits in the low band, with 5 incidents recorded in 2025 — up roughly 67% on the prior year.
5 offences
66.7% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–2025No crash in Windera killed anyone or put anyone in hospital in 2021–2025.
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Council Flood Studies
Cabonne Shire Council has published 8 flood studies on the NSW Flood Data Portal. The mapped flood areas are in those studies; SuburbScan does not hold them.
Schools
Walkability
Windera is very car-dependent on foot — at 14/100, nearly all errands require a car.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Windera.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 93
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Cabonne: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Windera is home to 292 residents, with a median age of 41, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $168,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
292
Median Age
41
Median Household Income
$167,544/yr
Census Median Rent
$600/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$2,080/mo
Avg Household Size
3.2
Median Personal Income
$56,940/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
0.0%
Total Dwellings
89
Owner-Occupier Rate
95.5%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
18.6%
Mortgage Stress
14.9%
Work From Home
19.6%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 88.0%
- English Spoken at Home
- 95.5%
- Employment Rate
- 76.8%
- Completed Year 12
- 54.5%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
2% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (3 of 175).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $750 a year through Cabonne based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Residential 69%
- Rural and farming 31%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the locality around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Cabonne
In the year to August 2026, 29 new dwellings were approved across Cabonne. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses. Approvals are down 42.9% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Land Council
Aboriginal land in this area is administered by the Orange Local Aboriginal Land Council.
Local Aboriginal Land Councils are statutory bodies under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983, responsible for land claims and land management for their members. Their boundaries are administrative and are not a statement of whose Country this is. NSW does not publish a register of Aboriginal parties by area — they are registered for each project.
Air Quality
MODERATEPM2.5 averaged 6 µg/m³ in 2025 — below Australia's NEPM annual standard (8 µg/m³), slightly above the stricter WHO guideline (5 µg/m³). 1 day exceeded the daily threshold of 25 µg/m³.
PM10 averaged 10.8 µg/m³ · NO₂ averaged 0.4 pphm. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 1 · NO₂ 0 · ozone 0.
From the Orange monitoring station, 10.1 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Orange Agricultural Institute, 13.9 kmModerate rainfall — warm summers, cold winters with occasional frost.
- Elevation
- 715 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Near high-voltage lines
- 9.9% of addresses
- 10 within 100 m of an overhead line of 110 kV or more
- Annual rainfall
- 894 mm
- 79 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 26.3°C
- 1 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 2.2°C
- 23 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 2800, 233 of 39,606 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 3.2% (1,259 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 3.8%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 2800, 9,312 rooftop-solar systems totalling 71.5 MW have been installed since 2001, against 19,355 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 654 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $600,000.
Off-the-plan or contracted-build value cap is $750,000 (vs $600,000 for completed new homes). Stamp duty concessions are a separate scheme (First Home Buyers Assistance).
Mortgage repayments
Q4-2025 median22 mortgage brokers are registered in postcode 2800.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Revenue NSW
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $600,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with Revenue NSW.
At $1,500,000 this is $900,000 above the $600,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Revenue NSW.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Andrew Gee Independent
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Andrew Gee | 37.7% | 62.3% | +3.2 |
| 2022 | Andrew Gee | 34.5% | 65.5% | +2.2 |
| 2019 | Andrew Gee | 36.7% | 63.3% | +1.5 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Philip Donato Independent
Next state election: 13 March 2027.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Philip Donato IND | 71.9% |
| 2019 | Philip Donato | 65.2% |
| 2015 | Andrew Gee NP | 71.7% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: © State of New South Wales through the NSW Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0, adapted.
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
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Common questions about Windera
Is Windera a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Windera is low (17/100, ranked against other NSW suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Windera?
Windera has no recorded bushfire history. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Windera?
Windera, NSW had a population of 292 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Windera, NSW?
The postcode for Windera, NSW is 2800.
How far is Windera from Sydney?
Windera is 277 km from Sydney CBD by road, about 232 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Windera?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Windera was $167,544 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Windera?
There are too few current rental listings in Windera for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $600, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Windera?
The median age of residents in Windera was 41 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Windera walkable?
Windera scores 14/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the air quality in Windera?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Windera (Orange) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 6.0 µg/m³ and PM10 of 10.8 µg/m³. That puts Windera below the Australian NEPM annual standard of 8 µg/m³ but above the stricter WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in Windera?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Windera, Orange Agricultural Institute (13.9 km away), summer days average 26.3°C, winter nights 2.2°C, 894 mm of rain a year over 79 rainy days, and 1 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
What is the median house price in Windera?
The median sale price for houses in Windera was $1,500,000 in the Q4 2025 quarter, based on 5 recorded sales.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Windera?
First-home buyers in NSW may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $600,000. The grant is administered by Revenue NSW; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Windera belong to?
Windera sits within the Cabonne local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Windera?
The average residential rates bill through Cabonne is $750 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Windera?
Across Cabonne, 29 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 42.9% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Windera in?
Windera sits within the federal Division of Calare, currently held by Andrew Gee (Independent).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Q4 2025
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2023
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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