Moving to Windsor (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Windsor in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Population: 7,800 (ABS Census 2021)
Windsor at a Glance
| Need | Windsor |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $300–$400/week |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Cafes | 7 |
| Schools | 8 |
| Parks | 12 |
| Medical | 3 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 0 |
Your First Week in Windsor
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Windsor has 3 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| High Street Medical Clinic | — | — |
| Chapel Gate Medical Centre | — | +61 3 9510 7888 |
| The Avenue Hospital | 40 The Avenue | — |
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Windsor has 18 restaurants and 7 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- One Thirty Two — 132 Chapel Street
- OPPEN — 2 Maddock Street
- Timeless
- Journeyman
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Windsor.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Windsor has 12 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Albert Park
- Gladstone Gardens
- Victoria Gardens
- Alma Park East
- Lumley Park
- Chris Gahan Reserve
If You Have Kids
Windsor has 8 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Windsor Primary School | 12 Hornby Street |
| St Mary’s College Presentation Campus | 187 Dandenong Road |
| Wesley College St Kilda Road Junior School Campus | 625 St Kilda Road |
| Prahran High School | 138 High Street |
| Victorian College for the Deaf | 597 St Kilda Road, Melbourne |
Cost of Living in Windsor
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $300–$400/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
Should You Move to Windsor?
Read our Honest Guide for the unfiltered pros and cons based on real data.
Related Guides
- Best Restaurants in Windsor
- Best Cafes in Windsor
- Best Bars in Windsor
- Cost of Living in Windsor
- Windsor Neighbourhood Guide
- Family Guide to Windsor
- Is Windsor Safe?
- Windsor Transport Guide
Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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