Mount Hutton - Windale

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Mount Hutton - Windale's population is around 9,918 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 414 people (4.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,504 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,677 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 77 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,581 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Mount Hutton - Windale's 4.4% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (4.1%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 63.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Moving forward with demographic trends, a population increase just below the median of Australia's non-metropolitan areas is expected, with the area expected to grow by 997 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 7.6% in total over the 17 years.

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 experienced around 35 dwellings receiving development approval per year, with 178 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 26 so far in FY-26. At an average of 1.6 new residents per year arriving per new home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the market shows a good balance between supply and demand, supporting stable conditions, while new homes are being built at an average value of $227,000—under regional levels—indicating more accessible housing choices for buyers. Additionally, $3.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, supporting the area's residential character.

Compared to the Rest of NSW, Mount Hutton - Windale records 10.0% less building activity (per person) and ranks in the 32nd percentile of areas assessed nationally, meaning somewhat limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established homes. Recent construction comprises 36.0% standalone homes and 64.0% medium and high-density housing. This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing (currently 76.0% houses), indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. At around 522 people per approval, Mount Hutton - Windale indicates a mature market.

Future projections show Mount Hutton - Windale adding 756 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Mount Hutton - Windale has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 20 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include The Summit, Ryhope Street Subdivision, Mount Hutton Precinct Area Plan, and Windale Area Plan, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Employment conditions in Mount Hutton - Windale face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Mount Hutton - Windale features a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with essential services sectors well represented, and an unemployment rate of 9.4%. As of December 2025, 4,018 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 5.5% above Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%, showing room for improvement, and workforce participation lags significantly (55.2% compared to Regional NSW's 61.3%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 19.1% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in health care & social assistance, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 0.3% of local workers, below Regional NSW's 5.3%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw the labour force increase by 1.5% while employment declined by 2.0%, resulting in the unemployment rate rising by 3.2 percentage points. This contrasts with Regional NSW, where employment contracted by 1.2%, the labour force fell by 0.8%, and unemployment rose 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Mount Hutton - Windale. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Mount Hutton - Windale's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Mount Hutton - Windale SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $52,544 with the average level standing at $63,357. This is below the national average and compares to levels of $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $57,199 (median) and $68,970 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Mount Hutton - Windale all fall between the 13th and 14th percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows 28.2% of the population (2,796 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, mirroring the region where 29.9% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.6% of income remaining, ranking at the 12th percentile.

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

Dwelling structure within Mount Hutton - Windale, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 76.0% houses and 24.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Mount Hutton - Windale was lagging that of Regional NSW, at 25.3%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (29.9%) or rented (44.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Regional NSW average at $1,772, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $255, compared to Regional NSW's $1,733 and $330. Nationally, Mount Hutton - Windale's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

Mount Hutton - Windale features high concentrations of lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households dominate at 66.0% of all households, comprising 22.5% couples with children, 23.2% couples without children, and 18.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 34.0%, with lone person households at 30.8% and group households comprising 3.1% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 people matches the Regional NSW average.

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

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (14.2%) substantially below the NSW average of 32.2%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 10.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 39.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (30.3%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.6% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 3.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 98 active transport stops operating within Mount Hutton - Windale, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 38 individual routes, collectively providing 865 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 157 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 96%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. Some 19.1% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 123 trips per day across all routes, equating 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

Critical health challenges are evident across Mount Hutton - Windale, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. A range of health conditions has marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~5,008 people). The national average is 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 12.6% and 10.9% of residents, respectively, while 55.0% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 21.5% of residents aged 65 and over (2,130 people), which is lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 90.8% of its population being citizens, 90.6% born in Australia, and 94.8% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Mount Hutton - Windale is Christianity, which makes up 51.9% of the population. This compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Mount Hutton - Windale are Australian, comprising 33.0% of the population, English, comprising 31.1% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 7.7% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal is notably overrepresented at 6.5% of Mount Hutton - Windale (vs 4.6% regionally), Welsh at 0.7% (vs 0.5%) and Macedonian at 0.3% (vs 0.4%).

Mount Hutton - Windale's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The 40-year median age in Mount Hutton - Windale is modestly under Regional NSW's average of 43 though slightly above the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Regional NSW average, the 25 - 34 cohort is notably over-represented (15.9% locally), while 65 - 74 year-olds are under-represented (10.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 13.1% to 15.9% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 13.1% to 11.3% and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 12.4% to 10.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Mount Hutton - Windale. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to see notable expansion, growing by 238 people (15%) from 1,572 to 1,811. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 and 55 to 64 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.