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Windera

NSW 2800 • New South Wales

292
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
3.14 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Windera

Windera is a small rural locality in central-western New South Wales, located within the postcode area of 2800 which encompasses the broader Wellington district west of Orange. Set among the rolling hills and farming properties of the Central West, Windera is a sparsely populated locality where pastoral grazing and dryland agriculture define the landscape. The region sits inland from the Blue Mountains, with the Macquarie River catchment shaping the character of the surrounding countryside.

With few permanent residents, Windera offers an exceptionally quiet lifestyle away from urban pressures. Neighbouring localities and the nearby town of Wellington provide basic services, while Orange, approximately 50 kilometres to the east, offers full regional amenities including a hospital, shopping centres, and TAFE. The area attracts hobby farmers and those seeking affordable rural acreage in one of NSW's most historically rich inland regions.

Windera falls under postcode 2800 and is governed by the Cabonne Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Calare, while state elections fall under the Orange electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2800
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Cabonne
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Orange
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.21°, 149.02°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
3.14 km²
Population Density
93 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Windera for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$1.5M
5 sales · vs 2024 n/a

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2800

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2800, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$50,457
Median 2023–24
$62,042
▲ 23.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$78,381

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2800; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wellington Station
20 km
N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
290 km
By Train
TrainLink via Orange or Dubbo; approx. 4–5 hrs
By Car (Peak)
3 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr

🛣️ Via Great Western Highway through Bathurst and Orange.

Walkability Car Dependent

No local amenities; vehicle essential for all services

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
292
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Cabonne Local Government Area, which contains Windera. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
93.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
158.3 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
122.3 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
57.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Cabonne →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Windera NSW located? +

Windera is a rural locality in central-western NSW, in the Wellington district. It falls within postcode 2800 and is located roughly 50 km west of Orange.

What LGA is Windera NSW in? +

Windera is within the Dubbo Regional Council local government area, in the central-western tablelands of NSW.

What is the closest town to Windera NSW? +

Wellington, approximately 20 km away, is the nearest service town, offering a supermarket, school, and basic services. Orange is the nearest major regional centre.

Is Windera NSW good for hobby farming? +

Yes — the Windera area offers affordable rural acreage with good access to the Central West's farming infrastructure, making it popular with hobby farmers and lifestyle property buyers.

What is the median house price in Windera? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $1,500,000. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Windera a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Windera is part of the Cabonne LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Windera? +

Windera had a population of 292 at the 2021 Census.