Windale

City in New South Wales, Australia

Overview

Windale is a small suburb in the Lake Macquarie region of New South Wales, just south of Newcastle. It offers a mix of affordable housing, community parks, and convenient access to both city and coastal attractions, making it an attractive spot for families and commuters.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
3,421
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-32.99°, 151.68°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
55
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,270
Local Cost
$1,510
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
19.2°C
Summer Avg
23.1°C
Winter Avg
14.9°C
Record High
38.2°C
Record Low
6.5°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
993 mm
Internet Speed
476 Mbps
Upload
47 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
2
Parks
6
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
360.0
Airport
BEO
Distance
9 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 62/100.