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VIC · Stonnington Council

Windsor, 3181

Current weather

11.3°CLight drizzle

82% humidity · 23.4 km/h wind · 12.9° / 10.7° today · 8.3 mm rain

Desirability score

49.5/100

1784th in Australia

82% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Windsor (Vic.) is a smaller suburban community in the Stonnington area, home to around 7,273 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 1,409 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+13%), roughly 193.7 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, 10 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
7,273
Median age
34
Median household income / week
$2,022
Dwelling vacancy
16.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
722 of 4,331
Median monthly mortgage
$2,145
Employment rate
69.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
160 / 991 / 2,148

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.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
1,409
Against the person
194
Against property
885
Rate per 1,000 residents
193.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 37 residents
State safety percentile
90.1th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+13.4%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage79
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle242
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store100
  • B49 Other Theft129
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order122

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,064.5
  • Prahran High SchoolSecondary
  • Windsor Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

34 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Prahran Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Windsor Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Windsor Railway Station
  • Windsor Station
  • Windsor Station

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

10 active roadworks / incidents

  • Utility Works activities occurring between 13/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PUNT ROAD12 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 13/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.RALEIGH STREET12 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 13/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PUNT ROAD, ANDREW STREET12 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 13/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PUNT ROAD, RALEIGH STREET12 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 13/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PUNT ROAD, UNION STREET12 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 13/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PUNT ROAD12 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 13/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PUNT ROAD, ANDREW STREET12 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 13/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PUNT ROAD, RALEIGH STREET12 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 13/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.RALEIGH STREET12 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 13/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PUNT ROAD, UNION STREET12 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

147 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Use of the land as a Bar & On-Premises Liquor Licence (including footpath trading) in the Activity Centre Zone & the display of illuminated signage in a Heritage Overlay.
    137 CHAPEL STREET WINDSOR 3181Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension of a dwelling on a lot less than 500sqm in a Neighbourhood Residential Zone
    5 THOMAS SOUTH STREET SOUTH WINDSOR 3181Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a new dwelling on a lot less than 500m2 in a General Residential Zone, reduction in car parking requirement, re-subdivision of 3 lots to 2, and removal of easement
    11A GREEN STREET WINDSOR 3181NOD issued by a delegate
  • Extension of a dwelling and construction of a front fence on a lot less than 300sqm in a General Residential Zone
    25 GREEN STREET WINDSOR 3181NOD issued by a delegate

  • August 2021

  • Sale and consumption of liquor associated with a restaurant use (as of right), partial demolition, buildings and works and the display of an illuminated business identification sign in a Commercial 1 Zone and Heritage Overlay
    75 CHAPEL STREET WINDSOR 3181Withdrawn
  • S72 Amendment to approved Planning Permit and/or Plans - Partial dismantling and reconstruction of walls on the southern and northern boundaries.
    5 GEORGE STREET WINDSOR 3181Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Secondary Consent Amendment to Approved Plans
    SHOP, 153 CHAPEL STREET WINDSOR 3181Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and construction of buildings and works to an existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    5 GEORGE STREET WINDSOR 3181Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works (awnings) to an existing shopfront in a Heritage Overlay
    133 CHAPEL STREET WINDSOR 3181Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • On premises liquor licence associated with the use of the site as a Place of Assembly (Karaoke Bar) in an Activity Centre Zone
    FLOOR 1/64 CHAPEL STREET WINDSOR 3181In progress
  • S72 Amendment to approved plans comprising further alterations and additions at ground floor.
    18 RALEIGH STREET WINDSOR 3181NOD issued by a delegate
  • Extension and construction of buildings and works to a dwelling on a lot less than 500sqm in a Neighbourhood Residential Zone and Special Building Overlay
    49A JAMES STREET WINDSOR 3181NOD issued by a delegate
  • Two lot subdivision - PS 849740 X
    115 ALBERT STREET WINDSOR 3181Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Extension of a dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres in an Activity Centre Zone.
    5 EARL STREET WINDSOR 3181In progress
  • Partial demolition and extension of a dwelling on a lot less than 500m2 in a General Residential Zone and Heritage Overlay
    17 MCILWRICK STREET WINDSOR 3181Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Re-cladding of portion of front wall (balustrade) at ground and first levels only, re-cladding of front entry portico and replacement of portico framing, re-cladding of ground level side entry portico
    101 PUNT ROAD WINDSOR 3181Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Sixty one (61) lot subdivision PS841655G SPEAR REF: S176378H
    1/105 PUNT ROAD WINDSOR 3181In progress
  • Partial demolition, buildings and works to an existing building, part use and development of the land to the rear for a dwelling and a reduction in the car parking requirement in an Activity Centre Zone, Heritage Overlay and Special Building Overlay
    94 CHAPEL STREET WINDSOR 3181Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Construction of two dwellings and front fences on a lot in a Neighbourhood Residential Zone
    49 PEEL STREET WINDSOR 3181Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • S72 Amendment to approved Planning Permit and/or Plans - Number of dwellings reduced from 10 to 6; Number of car spaces reduced from 14 to 13; As a result of the above changes, conditions need to be amended as detailed in the attached letter.
    320-322 HIGH STREET WINDSOR 3181Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension of a dwelling on a lot less than 500sqm in a Neighbourhood Residential Zone and Special Building Overlay
    61 NEWRY STREET WINDSOR 3181Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part demolition and construction of buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling on a lot less than 500sqm in a Neighbourhood Residential Zone and Heritage Overlay
    32 GLADSTONE STREET WINDSOR 3181NOD issued by a delegate
  • S72 Amendment to approved Planning Permit and/or Plans - Extension of a dwelling on a lot less than 500m2 in a Neighbourhood Residential Zone
    21 ERICA STREET WINDSOR 3181Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • S72 Amendment to approved Planning Permit and/or Plans - Condition 3 - Increase patronage to 80. Condition 4 - Increase sale and consumption of liquor to 1am. Condition 5 - Roller door to remain open during operating hours
    GROUND, 62 CHAPEL STREET WINDSOR 3181Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • S72 Amendment to approved Plans comprising inclusion of a window to the living room and construction of a roof terrace
    30 UPTON ROAD WINDSOR 3181NOD issued by a delegate
  • Extension to a dwelling on a lot with two dwellings in a General Residential Zone
    2/60 UPTON ROAD WINDSOR 3181Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction and display of business identification signage and partial demolition, buildings and works to a building in a Heritage Overlay
    SHOP, 153 CHAPEL STREET WINDSOR 3181Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • S72 Amendment to approved plans and permit comprising part demolition, alterations and additions in a Heritage Overlay, extension of the licensed area and extension to opening hours of the roof top terraces. As a consequence of the changes, the proposal also seeks to amend condition 17 of the planning permit and to delete condition 18.
    58 CHAPEL STREET WINDSOR 3181NOD issued by a delegate
  • Extension of a dwelling on a lot less than 500sqm in a General Residential Zone
    47 MCILWRICK STREET WINDSOR 3181Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension to a dwelling on a lot under 500sqm in a Neighbourhood Residential Zone.
    52 EARL STREET WINDSOR 3181Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension of hours to an existing Restaurant / Cafe Liquor Licence
    268 HIGH STREET WINDSOR 3181Withdrawn
  • S72 Amendment to approved Planning Permit and/or Plans and variation of the existing liquor license to increase patron numbers from 20 to 40 associated with the use of the land as a restaurant (as of right use) in an Activity Centre Zone.
    145 CHAPEL STREET WINDSOR 3181Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, buildings and works to a dwelling on a lot in an Activity Centre Zone, Heritage Overlay and Special Building Overlay and a reduction in the car parking requirement
    8 MCILWRICK STREET WINDSOR 3181Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 96A combined amendment and planning permit application for the use and development of a six-storey building comprising a shop(s), food and drink premises, office floorspace and a reduction in car parking. The associated planning scheme amendment would amend the schedule to Clause 72.01 to designate the Minister for Planning as the responsible authority for the permit application.
    196-206 HIGH STREET WINDSOR 3181Permit issued by the RA

  • April 2021

  • S72 Amendment to approved Plans - comprising the construction of a carport to the north-east of the dwelling
    12 HENRY STREET WINDSOR 3181Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of business identification signage in a Commercial 1 Zone and Heritage Overlay
    416-418 HIGH STREET WINDSOR 3181Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Part demolition, buildings and works to an existing building in a Activity Centre Zone, Heritage Overlay and Special Building Overlay
    37-39 CHAPEL STREET WINDSOR 3181Withdrawn
  • Building and works and advertising signage in an Activity Centre Zone and Heritage Overlay
    133 CHAPEL STREET WINDSOR 3181Lapsed
  • Secondary Consent Amendment to approved Plans - Change the business logo.
    79A CHAPEL STREET WINDSOR 3181Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition of the building and the construction of buildings and works including the painting of unpainted brickwork (rear elevation only) in a Commercial 1 Zone and Heritage Overlay
    410 HIGH STREET WINDSOR 3181NOD issued by a delegate

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

94 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • LiquorlandAlcohol
  • Blackhearts & SparrowsBar

    88 Punt Road, Windsor

  • Fat BoyBar
  • Holy GrailBar

    67 Chapel Street

  • Jungle BoyBar
  • La La LandBar

    134 Chapel Street

  • WonderlandBar
  • Yellow Bird CafeBar

    122 Chapel Street

  • Bench (6)
  • Swim Bike RunBicycle

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

Parks & reserves

6 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Chris Gahan ReservePark
  • F.G. Hughes ReservePark
  • Gladstone GardensPark
  • Harry Gregory ReservePark
  • James Street ReservePark
  • Windsor SidingPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
3
Emergency department
On site
  • Chapel Gate Medical Centredoctor
  • Mulqueeny Midnight PharmacyHigh Streetpharmacy
  • The Avenue HospitalThe Avenuehospital

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

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

Heritage

3 state heritage places

  • FORMER GAS VALVE HOUSENH0675
  • PRAHRAN MECHANICS INSTITUTENH0400
  • WINDSOR RAILWAY STATION COMPLEXNH1600

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
6
Parks (OSM)
6

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
49.5/100
National rank
1784th in Australia
State rank
397th in VIC
Peer rank
#100 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#257 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
82%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime79
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime242
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Storecrime100
  • B49 Other Theftcrime129
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime122
  • FORMER GAS VALVE HOUSEheritageNH0675
  • PRAHRAN MECHANICS INSTITUTEheritageNH0400
  • WINDSOR RAILWAY STATION COMPLEXheritageNH1600
  • Chapel Gate Medical Centrehealthdoctor
  • Mulqueeny Midnight PharmacyhealthHigh Streetpharmacy

Data sources & freshness

  • Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
  • Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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