Windella at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
845
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Windella.
The postcode for Windella is 2320 (NSW).
Windella (2320) sits in the Dungog region of NSW.
Windella has roughly 845 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Windella scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent 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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Windella's population at 845, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 3% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (94% family households, 6% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
845
Median age
41
Family households
94%
Lone person
6%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$373/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
3%
At a deeper level
845
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
17
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.
0
0
35
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Windella.
Local schools for Windella
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Government School Catchment
Lochinvar Public School
Rutherford Public School
Rutherford Technology High School
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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 Windella.
- What is the Windella postcode?
- Windella is in the 2320 postcode, in NSW, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- Where is Windella?
- Windella is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2320, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Windella?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $373, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Windella?
- There are 16 schools serving Windella on this page, including St Joseph's College, St Patrick's Primary School, Lochinvar Public School.
- How walkable is Windella?
- Windella has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 35.
- What suburbs are near Windella?
- Windella is close to Lochinvar, Anambah, Windermere, Rutherford, Melville.
- What is the population of Windella?
- The population of Windella is approximately 845 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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