Windsor VIC, 3181
Windsor Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Searching for property in Windsor, VIC 3181? It's crucial to determine if the suburb is a serious contender for your next home. The Homes.com.au suburb profile removes the guesswork by providing the Windsor property prices, market trends & demographics to help you make an intelligent decision about your future property purchase.
If you are making a move to Windsor, keep reading for a brief history lesson to learn more about the fantastic lifestyle and what makes this suburb a worthy option.
Overview Windsor is an inner suburb of Melbourne, situated only five kilometres away from Melbourne's Central Business District. The suburb is within the local government areas of Port Phillip and Stonnington and is neighboured by the suburbs of South Yarra, Prahran, Albert Park, St. Kilda, and St. Kilda East. As per the 2016 census, 7,281 people call Windsor their home.
Living in Windsor Windsor is the smallest suburb in the LGA of Stonnington; however, it has the basic facilities that any resident would need. On the suburb's northern border and Chapel Street are where most restaurants and cafes are located. Food options here vary from Mexican, Japanese, Italian, to Chinese cuisines. A comic book store, vintage stores and bowling club are also located within this area.
Windsor Park is located on Union Street, where there is a playground, children's centre, and a BMX Track.
The schools in and around the suburb include Windsor Primary School, Prahran High School, Swinburne University, and St. Michael's Grammar School.
History of Windsor Windsor was first known as Prahran South but was changed to Windsor in 1891. The suburb was named after Windsor in Berkshire, England. Windsor used to be a part of the boundaries of the City of Prahran, with institutions still referring to this. In 1956, a Windsor Post Office opened but was renamed St. Kilda in 1858. A local post office in the area opened in 1886.
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