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Windsor, New Zealand

Southland · New Zealand

Windsor is a small town in Southland, New Zealand with a population of 3,410. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
3,410 Population 15/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
46.4 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$22,680 Median Income
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$22,680 median income, 3.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$193,400 home value, $967/mo rent

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About Windsor

Windsor is a suburb of New Zealand's southernmost city, Invercargill.

People

Population3,410
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density15/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$22,680
Per Capita$22,680
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

D
Home Value$193,400
Rent$967
Ownership72.5%
Housing Units1,364

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain46.4 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population3,410
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates-46.3984°, 168.3601°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceSouthland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation46.4 inches (1,179 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.0 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$22,680
Median Age47.2 years

About Windsor

Windsor is a small town in New Zealand (Southland) with a population of 3,410. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.4 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Windsor has a population of 3,410 with a density of 15 people per square mile, spread across 225.8 square miles. The median age is 47.2 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,410
Total Population
15
People / sq mi
47.2yrs
Median Age
21% above New Zealand avg
225.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Windsor vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Windsor is $22,680, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,680 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $436, 70% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 314 business establishments.

Income: Windsor vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$22,680
70% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$22,680
Avg Weekly Wage$436

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)314

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Windsor is $193,400, 31% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $967 (17% below the national average of $1,163). 72.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,364 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$193,400
31% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$967
17% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership72.5%
Owner-Occupied72.5%
Renter-Occupied27.5%
Housing Units1,364

Property Tax

Climate in Windsor

Windsor has an average annual temperature of 10°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jan (14.1°C), the coldest is Jul (5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1101 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.1°C / 57°F 9.5° / 18.7° 109.5
Feb 14°C / 57°F 9.3° / 18.6° 79.3
Mar 12.6°C / 55°F 7.8° / 17.5° 84.9
Apr 10.4°C / 51°F 5.7° / 15° 86.2
May 8.2°C / 47°F 4° / 12.5° 103.8
Jun 6°C / 43°F 1.9° / 10° 93.7
Jul 5.4°C / 42°F 1.1° / 9.6° 87.2
Aug 6.7°C / 44°F 2.3° / 11.1° 77.6
Sep 8.5°C / 47°F 4° / 13° 89.9
Oct 9.9°C / 50°F 5.4° / 14.3° 96.6
Nov 11.3°C / 52°F 6.9° / 15.7° 101.4
Dec 13.2°C / 56°F 8.5° / 17.8° 91.0
Windsor experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below New Zealand avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area225.8 sq mi (584.7 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates-46.3984°N, 168.3601°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.29"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

84 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Jan 1, 2025.

Sep 30, 2003 53 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.6 144 km
Jul 12, 2008 85 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.1 137 km
Feb 28, 2010 48 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.1 128 km
Aug 21, 2003 25 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.1 145 km
Apr 25, 2000 35 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.0 144 km
Jul 15, 2009 54 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.9 142 km
Jul 15, 2009 77 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.9 119 km
Feb 21, 2007 38 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.8 148 km
Jul 15, 2009 82 km WNW of Riverton, New Zealand M4.8 109 km
May 11, 2012 61 km WNW of Riverton, New Zealand M4.7 88 km
Jul 20, 2011 77 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.7 145 km
May 28, 2011 55 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.7 137 km
Apr 25, 2005 81 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.7 118 km
Jan 13, 2015 49 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.7 134 km
Aug 25, 2009 122 km W of Riverton, New Zealand M4.6 149 km
Sep 30, 1991 32 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.6 143 km
Jul 15, 2009 95 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.6 149 km
Apr 14, 2009 29 km NW of Riverton, New Zealand M4.5 53 km
Jul 30, 2009 89 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.5 149 km
Oct 12, 2000 15 km N of Papatowai, New Zealand M4.5 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1987 DEEP COVE Meteorological 140 km
1839 WAIKAWA, SOUTHLAND Unknown 64 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in Warmest
February 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
March 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
May 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in Coldest
July 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
August 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in Driest
September 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
December 56°F (14°C) 3.9 in

Windsor has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 43°F in June to 61°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Windsor

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Waihopai School
Southland Boys' High School
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Museums in Windsor

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Awarua Communications Museum
Bill Richardson Transport World
Bluff Maritime Museum
Classic Motorcycles Mecca

Libraries in Windsor

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Invercargill Public Library0.0

Cafes in Windsor

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cheeky Llama Cafe

Zoos in Windsor

2 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Animal Reserve
Animal Reserve

Golf Courses in Windsor

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Queens Park Golf Course

Breweries in Windsor

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Invercargill Brewery

Airports Near Windsor

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Invercargill AirportIVCMedium Airport
Center Island AirstripSmall Airport
Centre Bush AerodromeSmall Airport
Gore3 AirportSmall Airport
Mandeville AerodromeSmall Airport
Ryan's Creek AerodromeSZSSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Auckland

🇳🇿 About New Zealand

Capital Wellington
Population 4,885,500
Area 268,680 km²
GDP (USD) $255,194,972,673
GDP per capita $49,076
HDI 0.939
Life expectancy 83.0 years
Internet users 96.2%
Urban population 83.9%
Currency NZD (Dollar)
Languages English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Calling code +64
TLD .nz
Driving side left

Public Holidays in New Zealand

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 Day after New Year's Day Day after New Year's Day
Jan 19 Wellington Anniversary Day Wellington Anniversary Day
Jan 26 Auckland Anniversary Day Auckland/Northland Anniversary Day
Feb 2 Nelson Anniversary Day Nelson Anniversary Day
Feb 6 Waitangi Day Waitangi Day
Mar 9 Taranaki Anniversary Day Taranaki Anniversary Day
Mar 23 Otago Anniversary Day Otago Anniversary Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 7 Southland Anniversary Day Southland Anniversary Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Jun 1 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Jul 10 Matariki Matariki
Sep 28 Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day Dominion Day
Oct 23 Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
Oct 26 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 2 Marlborough Anniversary Day Marlborough Anniversary Day
Nov 13 Canterbury Anniversary Day Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Chatham Islands Anniversary Day Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Westland Anniversary Day Westland Anniversary Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Windsor

What is the population of Windsor?

Windsor has a population of 3,410 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 225.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Windsor expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,680, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $193,400 (31% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $967 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Windsor?

Windsor has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.4 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Windsor?

Windsor has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $436. There are 314 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Windsor?

The median home value in Windsor is $193,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $967. The homeownership rate is 72.5%.

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