Windeyer, NSW 2850
Lithgow City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2850
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Median house price
$465,000
Median of 10 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Windeyer at a glance
- Median unit
- $274,320
- Weekly rent
- $650
- Houses · units $450
- Population
- 187
- Median age 54
Prices: Median of 10 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2850), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Windeyer
Houses change hands at $465,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median (10 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $274,320, roughly 41% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $93,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Windeyer on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2850)
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What to know about Windeyer
Windeyer (2850) sits in the Lithgow region of NSW. The median house here is $465,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M.
Windeyer has roughly 187 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Windeyer 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 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 1°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 772 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Schools in Windeyer
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 0/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Windeyer's population at 187, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 5% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (58% family, 32% lone person).
- Family households
- 58%
- Lone person
- 32%
- Owner occupied
- 89%
- Renter occupied
- 5%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 7.27% (median rent $650/wk against a $465,000 price tag). Units yield 8.53% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (5%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 7.27%
- On the $465,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 8.53%
- On the $274,320 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
18 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 772 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 29.4°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 1.4°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Windeyer
- What is the median house price in Windeyer?
- The median house price in Windeyer, NSW 2850 is $465,000 (median of 10 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $274,320.
- How much is my house worth in Windeyer?
- A useful starting point is the Windeyer median house price of $465,000 (units $274,320). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Windeyer a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Windeyer is 7.3%: the median weekly house rent is $650 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2850), June 2026) against the median house price of $465,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). No 12-month price change is published for Windeyer: the NSW Valuer General figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Windeyer is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Windeyer postcode?
- Windeyer is in the 2850 postcode, in NSW, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- Where is Windeyer?
- Windeyer is a suburb in the Lithgow City Council area, NSW 2850.
- What is the average rent in Windeyer?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Windeyer?
- There are 2 schools serving Windeyer on this page, including Hargraves Public School, St Matthews Catholic School Mudgee.
- How walkable is Windeyer?
- Windeyer has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Windeyer?
- Windeyer is close to Meroo, Long Creek, Avisford, Green Gully, Hargraves.
- What is the population of Windeyer?
- The population of Windeyer is approximately 187 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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