Lithgow City Council

Windeyer

NSW2850

Windeyer at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

187

Median age 54

The brief

What to know about Windeyer.

The postcode for Windeyer is 2850 (NSW).

Windeyer (2850) sits in the Lithgow region of NSW.

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.

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Day to day

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.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

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).

Population

187

Median age

54

Family households

58%

Lone person

32%

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)

$360/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$200/wk

Owner occupied

89%

Renter occupied

5%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

187

Median age: 54

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

23

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Intimidation, stalking and harassment8 (34.8%)
Theft4 (17.4%)
Against justice procedures4 (17.4%)
Assault3 (13.0%)
Malicious damage to property3 (13.0%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

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Education

Schools in Windeyer.

Local schools for Windeyer

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Government School Catchment

Hargraves Public School

K-6CoEdGovernment
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Non-Government Schools

St Matthews Catholic School Mudgee

K-12CoEdCatholic
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Frequently asked

About Windeyer.

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 regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2850, in the Lithgow City Council region.
What is the average rent in Windeyer?
The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $200.
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.

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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