Windale at a glance
Walk score
40
Car dependent
Population
3,421
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Windale.
The postcode for Windale is 2306 (NSW).
Windale (2306) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Windale has roughly 3,421 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Windale scores 40/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 13 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Windale's population at 3,421, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters (19% own, 78% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
3,421
Median age
37
Family households
58%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$186/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$186/wk
Owner occupied
19%
Renter occupied
78%
At a deeper level
3,421
Median age: 37
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Safety
Crime and safety.
790
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
40
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Windale.
Local schools for Windale
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Government School Catchment
Windale Public School
Hunter Sports High School
Wiripaang Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Windale.
- What is the Windale postcode?
- Windale is in the 2306 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Windale?
- Windale is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2306, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Windale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $186, for units it's $186.
- What schools are in Windale?
- There are 20 schools serving Windale on this page, including Windale Public School, St Pius X Primary School, Hunter Sports High School.
- How walkable is Windale?
- Windale has a Walk Score of 40 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Windale?
- Windale is close to Bennetts Green, Mount Hutton, Gateshead, Tingira Heights, Jewells.
- What is the population of Windale?
- The population of Windale is approximately 3,421 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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