SA · Port Adelaide Enfield Council
Windsor Gardens, 5087
Current weather
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Updated
Desirability score
- Top transport
- Growing
- Families
- Green space
- Schools
Suburb profile
Windsor Gardens is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Port Adelaide Enfield with everyday amenities close at hand. Its inner position means surrounding suburbs are never far away, whether for a meal out or a change of scene. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.
Families and commuters make up much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in transport and access and parks and green space.
Population
- Population
- 5,827
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $1,602
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 140 of 2,440
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,600
- Employment rate
- 62.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 148 / 435 / 17
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $470
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $630
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $615
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 55
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $982,500
- Median price change
- +9.3%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 288
- Against the person
- 69
- Against property
- 219
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 49.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 84 residents
- State safety percentile
- 63.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 107
- Increase (daily rate)
- +2.8%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental55
- Other Theft42
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury37
- Theft From Motor Vehicle34
- Theft From Shop23
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 4 (3 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,018.5
- Avenues CollegeCombined · ICSEA 929
- Avenues College Centre of Deaf EducationMcKay AvenueSpecialist Facilities
- Avenues College Children's Centre for ECD&PMcKay AvenueIntegrated Centres
- Beafield EC McKay Avenue CampusMcKay AvenueSupport Services
- St Pius X SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1108
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
47 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 26 North East Rd - South East side
- Stop 28 North East Rd - South East side
- Stop 29A Darley Rd - East side
- Stop 29B Sudholz Rd - South West side
- Stop 29C Sudholz Rd - South side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
420 planning-related records
2026· 40 proposals
June 2026
- Conventional land division creating 2 allotments from 1 and demolition of existing garage82 PITMAN RD WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Under Assessment
- Shed, verandah and swimming pool safety fencing32 BEAVERDALE AV WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Under Assessment
- Verandah at side of dwelling65 LYONS RD WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)4 HARTLEY GR WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Decision Made
- Shed & two verandahs3 -6 BODEN CT WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Decision Made
- Single storey dwelling27 TALLACK ST WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Under Assessment
May 2026
- Conventional one (1) into three (3) land division7 ORMSBY ST WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Decision Made
- Single-storey dwelling, retaining walls/fencing, removal of one significant tree (Washingtonia Filifera)10 DEE ST WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Under Assessment
- Single-storey dwelling, retaining walls, fencing18 PAMELA AV WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Under Assessment
- Single-storey dwelling, retaining walls and fencing3 BURTON AV WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Under Assessment
- Conventional land division to create 2 allotments from 1, and removal of one significant tree (willow myrtle)11 TALLACK ST WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling with swimming pool and safety fence and ancillary retaining wall and fencing7 LOTHIAN AV WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Under Assessment
- Domestic Patio3 LOTHIAN AV WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Decision Made
- Removal of significant street tree (Callistemon viminalis)6 TALLACK ST WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Decision Made
- Conventional land division creating two (2) allotments from one (1) existing allotment13 LAGONDA DR WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Decision Made
April 2026
- Conventional land division creating 3 allotments from 148 ALBERT ST WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Decision Made
- Three dwellings in a terrace style arrangement with associated retaining walls and fencing43 RIVER GLEN DR WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Under Assessment
- Installation of new perimeter fencing, retaining wall, roof conversion of existing ancillary accommodation and new storage outbuilding70 WINDSOR GR WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Under Assessment
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling, alterations to existing dwelling and front addition27 TINDARA AV WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Under Assessment
- 2 two storey detached dwellings and removal of 2 regulated trees18 SHERWOOD AV WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Under Assessment
- Removal of a Significant Eucalyptus Camaldulensis (River Red Gum) tree on a Council reserve123 PITMAN RD WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation at rear of allotment26 TALLACK ST WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Under Assessment
March 2026
- Conventional land division: 2 allotments from 16 ALBION ST WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Decision Made
- Freestanding verandah7A COOKES RD WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Decision Made
- Torrens title land division - 2 into 559 MCLAUCHLAN RD WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087;61 MCLAUCHLAN RD WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Decision Made
- Retaining wall up to 1.4m with 1.8m fence on top13 FRASER ST WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Decision Made
- Retaining walls and fencing35 HEATHER AV WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Decision Made
- Removal of significant tree - Melia azedorach3 OLINDA RD WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Decision Made
- Single-storey dwelling36 TALLACK ST WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Decision Made
- Conventional land division creating two (2) allotments from one (1)14 ORMSBY ST WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Decision Made
February 2026
- Opening and Fixed Roof Verandah8A WAROONA AV WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Decision Made
- Single-story dwelling36 TALLACK ST WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Decision Made
- Cantilevered weatherproof verandah over drop off/pick up waiting areaLOT 1 HILLBURN AV WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Decision Made
- Removal of significant tree - Lemon Scented Gum14 TINDARA AV WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Decision Made
- Two (2) single-storey dwellings, retaining walls, fencing13 LAGONDA DR WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Decision Made
- Single-story detached dwelling7 LOTHIAN AV WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Under Assessment
- Conventional land division creating two allotments from one in accordance with 2504036010 LOTHIAN AV WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Decision Made
- Two verandahs13 PETROVA AV WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Decision Made
- Construction of a new single storey split-level dwelling with associated retaining walls and fencing10 PAMELA AV WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Under Assessment
- Verandah17 DICKSONS RD WINDSOR GARDENS SA 5087Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
92 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq (2)
- Bench (12)
- Bicycle Parking (3)
- Hail and Ride - Sudholz Road / Longview RoadBus stop
- Stop 22 Mclachlan Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 22 Mclachlan Road - South East sideBus stop
- Stop 23 Mclachlan Road - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 23 Mclachlan Road - South East sideBus stop
- Stop 24 Mclachlan Road - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 24 Mclachlan Road - South East sideBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 2
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Icon Cancer Centre Windsor GardensTenancy 1 Level 1 480 North East RoadPrivate Day Only Hospital
- Windsor Gardens Day SurgerySuite 1 Level 1 480 North East RoadPrivate Day Only Hospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
5 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 8
- Parks (OSM)
- 8
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 54.5/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 12% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 1270th in Australia
- State rank
- 84th in SA
- Peer rank
- #21 among Metro Adelaide · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #65 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime55
- Other Theftcrime42
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime37
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime34
- Theft From Shopcrime23
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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