- Est. Median Value
- $669K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $372/wk
- Safety Score
- 87/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 7.2°C
- Median Age
- 47 yrs
~38 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Windsor
Windsor is a northern Invercargill suburb around 3 km from the central city, between Avenal and Waikiwi. It's a settled mid-century residential suburb of brick-and-tile housing on flat streets, with around 4,500 residents and the quiet, low-drama character that defines a lot of Invercargill suburbs. Windsor doesn't go in for big announcements.
The Windsor shops on North Road are the local hub: the New World Windsor (the supermarket that gives the area its name in many searches), the Windsor Medical Centre, takeaways and a row of suburban services. Windsor Park provides the local green space, with sports fields, a playground and walking paths.
Most homes are 1960s and 1970s brick-and-tile on standard sections, with mature gardens reflecting the long-term resident base. Windsor has had a relatively stable population for decades, the kind of suburb where people buy, raise their kids, retire and stay.
Schools include Windsor North School (state co-ed primary) and St Theresa's School (Catholic-integrated primary). Older students typically attend James Hargest College or Southland Boys' High School and Southland Girls' High School. The Invercargill central business district is a 5-minute drive south.
Is Windsor a good place to live?
Windsor is home to roughly 3,291 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Windsor scores 61 out of 100, with a safety score of 87/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Windsor has 26 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $669K, and weekly rent typically sits around $372.
Lifestyle: Windsor has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 7.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Windsor is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety87
- Amenities76
- Schools75
- Housing Affordability56
- Green space10
- Community56
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $669K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $372/wk
- Median HH Income
- $71K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.5%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Windsor in Invercargill?
- Windsor is a northern Invercargill suburb around 3 km from the central city, between Avenal (south) and Waikiwi (north). It sits on the flat north of central Invercargill, with North Road as the main spine.
- Where is New World Windsor?
- New World Windsor is on North Road, central Windsor, the suburb's main supermarket and one of the most-searched local destinations. Standard New World range, with free parking on site.
- What is Windsor Park?
- Windsor Park is the local green space, with sports fields, a children's playground and walking paths. Well-used by local schools and sports clubs through the week. Free public access daily.
- Where is the Windsor Medical Centre?
- The Windsor Medical Centre on North Road is one of the main general practices serving northern Invercargill. Standard family practice services on site, with the Windsor pharmacy nearby for prescription dispensing.
- How do I get from central Invercargill to Windsor?
- By car, around 5 to 8 minutes via North Road or Dee Street. Bus services run regularly from the central Invercargill interchange to Windsor via the North Road route.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Windsor
Schools in zone for Windsor
Children living in Windsor have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Windsor North School
Contributing · roll 308 · decile 8
Verdon College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 716 · decile 6
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
St John's Girls' School (Invercargill)
Full Primary · roll 124 · decile 9
James Hargest College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1893
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Windsor. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Windsor that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
St Theresa's School (Invercargill)
Contributing · roll 264 · decile 7 · 0.4 km away
Southland Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1101 · decile 7 · 0.8 km away
Salford School
Contributing · roll 236 · decile 8 · 0.9 km away
Waihopai School
Contributing · roll 335 · decile 8 · 1.1 km away
Waverley Park School
Contributing · roll 252 · decile 4 · 1.2 km away
Murihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre
Teen Parent Unit · 1.4 km away
Invercargill Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 1.7 km away
Ascot Community School
Full Primary · roll 215 · decile 3 · 1.8 km away
Invercargill Middle School
Contributing · roll 157 · decile 3 · 1.9 km away
Southland Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1109 · decile 7 · 2.5 km away
Ruru Special School
Specialist School · roll 126 · decile 4 · 2.7 km away
St Joseph's School (Invercargill)
Full Primary · roll 154 · decile 5 · 2.7 km away
Donovan Primary School
Contributing · roll 353 · decile 6 · 2.8 km away
Newfield Park School
Contributing · roll 206 · decile 3 · 2.9 km away
Te Wharekura o Arowhenua
Composite · roll 189 · decile 2 · 3.1 km away
Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi)
Contributing · roll 82 · decile 9 · 3.2 km away
St Patrick's School (Invercargill)
Contributing · roll 272 · decile 3 · 3.5 km away
Fernworth Primary School
Contributing · roll 251 · decile 2 · 4.0 km away
Aurora College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 631 · decile 2 · 4.1 km away
New River Primary
Contributing · roll 214 · decile 1 · 4.4 km away
Myross Bush School
Contributing · roll 163 · decile 10 · 4.5 km away
Explore Windsor
Things to do(1)
J & T's Fitness Studio
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Windsor
Places to eat & drink(8)
Manthebbq Hq
Invercargill Pizzeria
Invercargill Pizzeria (pizza, pasta, salad)
Souper Natural
First In Windsor
Subway
Eat on Windsor
Flying Wasabi
Tradies & Services in Windsor
Tradies & services(6)
'SKIDS' Safe Kids In Daily Supervision
BlackS Building Ltd
Discount Drainage
Honda Service Store
interior Girls
Windsor Motors Honda
Shops in Windsor
Shops(7)
Bowerbird Recycle Boutique
ComplEat Wellness
Margo's Fashions
New World Windsor
Windsor Health
Windsor Wines
Woodstock on Windsor
Beauty & Fitness in Windsor
Beauty & fitness(15)
Equilibrium Wellness
Hair by Noelle
J & T's Fitness Studio
Kerrys Hair Design
Kulture on Windsor
Mermaids Cove Beauty
Pink Cheeks Beauty Therapy
Quintessence Salon Ltd
Revolution Hair and Beauty
The Brow Studio
The Florence Society
Trimbles Hair Design
VAMP Hair Salon
Vivo Hair Salon Windsor
Vivo Windsor
Professional Services in Windsor
Professional services(1)
CommercialCleanersInvercargill.co.nz
Windsor Weather
Current conditions: 7.2°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.64 | 10.85 | 4.07 | 10.7 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.4 | 10.37 | 4.26 | 10.31 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.18 | 8.77 | 5.11 | 8.36 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.1 | 8.34 | 3.33 | 6.89 |
| 🍂 May | 12.07 | 6.1 | 3.83 | 4.87 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.11 | 3 | 3.19 | 5.56 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.64 | 3.29 | 3.74 | 5.69 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.61 | 3.63 | 2.96 | 6.8 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.56 | 5.35 | 4.94 | 7.78 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.55 | 5.92 | 4.2 | 8.38 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.91 | 6.97 | 2.89 | 10.35 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.64 | 9.9 | 5.1 | 9.73 |
Windsor Community
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