This inner north Brisbane suburb is all about proximity to the city. Although it won’t feel like you’re so close with green surroundings aplenty and lifestyle appeal for families. Bordering Lutwyche, Grange, Albion, Wilston, and Newmarket, Windsor is in good company when it comes to having great neighbours.
You will have everything a family could want, right on your doorstep. Residents enjoy the parks, sporting facilities, bike paths, walking tracks, cafes, restaurants, shops and entertainment. Located only four kilometres from the CBD, Windsor is mostly a residential suburb with some commercial activity thrown in.
Can you see yourself living in Windsor?
Quality Schools
There are so many great schools around Windsor. You are spoiled for choice with both appealing private schools nearby, such as St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School, and highly regarded public schools, such as Kedron State High School and Kelvin Grove State College.
Families in Windsor are perfectly located to take advantage of all the excellent educational facilities in their area including:
- Windsor State School
- St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School
- Kedron State High School
- Kelvin Grove State College
Windsor Homes
As one of Brisbane’s more established suburbs, it’s known for its vintage Queenslanders, grand old houses and heritage-listed homes. Residents get to bask in the beautiful views from the elevated streets of Windsor.
Many homes present elegance, history and charm. It’s not hard to sell potential buyers on the Windsor suburb profile. Residents who live in the area, boast about the lifestyle that comes with it. It’s a peaceful and intimate pocket of Brisbane without sacrificing access to urban facilities.
Our Windsor Suburb Profile Shows Why we Love Windsor
Windsor is known as being one of the best and most beautiful in Brisbane.
Here is why we love it so much:
Connectivity
The bus and train lines are exceptional. Lutwyche Road runs through Windsor which links residents to Brisbane’s northern and southern suburbs.. Windsor residents can be in the city in eight minutes by train from Windsor train station. Albion train station is also nearby. The airport is less than 15 minutes away. And Windsor is handy to both the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast highways for weekends away.
Recreational Appeal
The impressive array of parks and playing fields in Windsor is what makes this suburb so family friendly. There is no shortage of green spaces and recreational offerings in Windsor.
Locals can enjoy:
- The Windsor Sports and Community Park along Northey Street in Windsor,
- Downey Park – home to the Downey Park Netball Association,
- Windsor Park,
- Windsor Bowls Club,
- Flynn Oval Park, and
- Eildon Hill Reserve to name but a few.
Shopping and Eateries
Windsor Homezone offers a range of shopping and eateries all in one convenient spot. Colwill Place is a heritage-listed 1920s shopping strip. This is where you will find Bear Boy Espresso, a popular hangout for locals. The Low Road Café and The Green Edge are also popular with residents of Windsor. The Green Edge is a large vegan grocery store and café for those on a plant-based diet. An impressive line-up of more options can be found in neighbouring Wilston Village, Newmarket Village, and Albion Marketplace.
City Farm
Windsor is home to the city’s only farm! Which means residents have their own fresh produce market. Northey Street Organic Farmers’ Market is open every Sunday morning at Northey Street City Farm. Locals can pick up organic, fresh, local fruit and veggies. As well as a whole host of other produce including local meats, honey, and baked goods.
Enoggera Creek
The Enoggera Creek and the Enoggera Creek Bikeway both run through Windsor. Locals can cycle through the surrounding suburbs of Wilston and Newmarket. The best part? You can stop along the way at playgrounds and picnic spots.
Does this sound like the perfect place for your family?
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If you loved our Windsor suburb profile, check out our suburb profiles for neighbouring suburbs, Wilston and Newmarket.