Mount Hutton - Windale
Statistical Area - sa2

Mount Hutton - Windale has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Mount Hutton - Windale's population was 9,504 as of Aug 2021. By Aug 2025, it is around 9,708, reflecting an increase of 204 people (2.1%). This growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 9,677 in June 2024 and the addition of 70 validated new addresses since Aug 2021. The population density ratio is 1,548 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Over a decade (Aug 2011 to Aug 2021), Mount Hutton - Windale's population grew at a compound annual growth rate of 0.6%, outperforming its SA3 area. Interstate migration contributed approximately 63.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on latest population numbers, Mount Hutton - Windale is expected to grow by 997 persons to 2041, recording a gain of 9.9% in total over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Mount Hutton - Windale according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Mount Hutton - Windale has seen approximately 35 dwellings receiving development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25178 homes were approved, with a further 22 approved in FY26. On average, 1.6 new residents arrive per year for each new home built over these five years, indicating a balanced supply and demand market that supports stable conditions.

The average construction cost value of new homes is $422,000, consistent with regional patterns. In the current financial year, $3.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's primarily residential character. Compared to the rest of NSW, Mount Hutton - Windale has 10.0% less building activity per person and ranks among the 33rd percentile nationally, suggesting somewhat limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established homes. Recent construction comprises 36.0% standalone homes and 64.0% medium to high-density housing. This shift from the area's existing housing composition (currently 76.0% houses) indicates decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles, creating more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

With around 522 people per approval, Mount Hutton - Windale demonstrates a mature market. Future projections anticipate an addition of 966 residents by 2041. Existing development levels appear aligned with future requirements, maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Mount Hutton - Windale has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 47thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects expected to impact the area. Notable ones include 41 Wilsons Road Townhouses, The Summit, Mount Hutton Precinct Area Plan, and Tingira Hills Care Community. The following list details those most relevant:.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Mount Hutton - Windale faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Mount Hutton-Windale has a balanced workforce comprising both white and blue collar jobs. Key sectors include essential services, with an unemployment rate of 7.2% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.8%. There are 4,151 residents currently employed, but the unemployment rate is higher than Rest of NSW's by 3.5%, indicating room for improvement. Workforce participation lags behind Rest of NSW at 49.8%. Major employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Health care & social assistance has particularly high concentration with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average, while agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 0.3% of local workers compared to Rest of NSW's 5.3%. Limited local employment opportunities are suggested by Census data comparison. Over a 12-month period, employment increased by 1.8%, but labour force grew by 2.5%, raising unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. Meanwhile, Rest of NSW saw employment decline by 0.1% and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data to Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41%, with state unemployment rate at 4.3%. National unemployment rate is 4.5%, with national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly by industry sector. Applying these projections to Mount Hutton-Windale's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.8% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2022, Mount Hutton - Windale had a median income among taxpayers of $48,597 with the average level standing at $63,050. This is just below the national average and compares to levels of $49,459 and $62,998 across Rest of NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% from financial year ended June 2022 to March 2025, current estimates would be approximately $53,748 (median) and $69,733 (average). Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Mount Hutton - Windale all fall between the 14th and 15th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 28.2% of residents (2,737 people), reflecting patterns seen the region where 29.9% similarly occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 13th percentile nationally.

Mount Hutton - Windale is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Mount Hutton-Windale's dwelling structure in the latest Census showed 76.0% houses and 24.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Non-Metro NSW had 82.4% houses and 17.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Hutton-Windale was 25.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.9% and rented ones at 44.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,772, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in Mount Hutton-Windale was $255, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $370. Nationally, mortgage repayments were lower at $1,863 and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Mount Hutton - Windale features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 66.0% of all households, including 22.5% couples with children, 23.2% couples without children, and 18.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 34.0%, with lone person households at 30.8% and group households comprising 3.1%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.5.

Mount Hutton - Windale faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 14.2%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 10.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 39.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (30.3%). Educational participation is high at 28.6%, including primary education (10.6%), secondary education (7.6%), and tertiary education (3.2%).

The three schools in Mount Hutton-Windale have a combined enrollment of 450 students, focusing exclusively on primary education with secondary options available nearby. Local school capacity is limited at 4.6 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 14.6, leading many families to travel for schooling.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The public transport analysis indicates that Mount Hutton - Windale has 95 active transport stops in operation, all of which are bus routes. These stops are served by 38 different routes, collectively offering 849 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically situated 157 meters from the nearest stop.

The average service frequency across all routes is 121 trips per day, which equates to approximately 8 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Mount Hutton - Windale is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Mount Hutton - Windale faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. As of approximately mid-2018, about 51% (~4,960 people) had private health cover, slightly lower than the average SA2 area's 54.2%.

Mental health issues were the most common condition, impacting 12.6% of residents, followed by arthritis at 10.9%. Around 55.0% reported having no medical ailments, compared to 62.6% in Rest of NSW. The area has approximately 2,063 people aged 65 and over, making up about 21.3% of the total population. Health outcomes among seniors present challenges broadly aligned with the general population's health profile.

Mount Hutton - Windale is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Mount Hutton-Windale was found to have a cultural diversity below average, with 90.8% of its population being citizens born in Australia who speak English only at home. Christianity is the main religion in Mount Hutton-Windale, comprising 51.9% of people, compared to 52.5% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (33.0%), English (31.1%), and Scottish (7.7%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal representation is higher at 6.5% versus the regional average of 3.4%, while Welsh and Macedonian representations are lower at 0.7% and 0.3% respectively compared to the region's 0.8% and 0.4%.

Mount Hutton - Windale's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Mount Hutton-Windale is 40 years, which is slightly below Rest of NSW's average of 43 but above Australia's median of 38. Compared to the Rest of NSW average, the 25-34 age group is notably higher at 15.7% locally, while the 65-74 age group is lower at 10.4%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 25-34 age group has increased from 13.1% to 15.7%, the 5-14 age group has decreased from 13.1% to 11.7%, and the 45-54 age group has dropped from 12.4% to 11.2%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Mount Hutton-Windale. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to increase by 290 people (19%), from 1,520 to 1,811. Meanwhile, the 5-14 and 55-64 age groups are expected to experience population declines.