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 is 9,705 as of Nov 2025, up from 9,504 in the 2021 Census. This increase of 201 people reflects a growth rate of 2.1%. The ABS estimated resident population was 9,677 in June 2024, with an additional 69 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this change. The population density is 1,547 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Mount Hutton-Windale has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 0.6%, outperforming its SA3 area. Interstate migration drove recent population growth, contributing approximately 63.4% of overall gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a 2022 base year. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 using a 2021 base year are applied. Growth rates by age group are used for all areas from 2032 to 2041. Based on current demographic trends, Mount Hutton-Windale is expected to grow by 997 persons to 2041, recording a total gain of 10.0% 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 granted development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 178 homes were approved, with an additional 22 approved in FY-26 thus far. On average, about 1.6 new residents per year have been arriving for each new home over these five years, suggesting a balanced supply and demand market that supports stable conditions.

The average construction cost value of new homes has been around $227,000, which is below regional levels, indicating more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY-26, approximately $3.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's predominantly residential character. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Mount Hutton - Windale has recorded around 10.0% less building activity per person, and it ranks among the 33rd percentile of areas assessed nationally, suggesting somewhat limited buyer options while demand for established homes strengthens. Recent construction trends in the area show that approximately 36.0% of new dwellings are standalone homes, with the remaining 64.0% being medium or high-density housing. This shift towards higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and caters to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

This represents a notable change from the area's existing housing stock, which is currently around 76.0% houses, indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for diverse, affordable housing options. With approximately 522 people per approval, Mount Hutton - Windale indicates a mature market. Future projections suggest that the area will add around 969 residents by 2041. Existing development levels appear aligned with future requirements, helping to maintain 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 twenty projects potentially impacting the region. Notable ones are 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 had a balanced workforce in June 2025, with an unemployment rate of 7.2% and estimated employment growth of 1.8% over the past year. It had 4,151 residents employed, which was 3.5% higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%.

The workforce participation rate was lower at 49.8%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Employment was concentrated in health care & social assistance (1.3 times the regional average), construction, and retail trade. Agriculture, forestry & fishing employed only 0.3% of local workers, below Rest of NSW's 5.3%. The area offered limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data.

Over a 12-month period ending in June 2025, employment increased by 1.8%, while the labour force grew by 2.5%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.7 percentage points. By comparison, Rest of NSW saw employment decline by 0.1%, labour force growth of 0.3%, and a 0.4 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mount Hutton - Windale's employment mix suggested 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.

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 on 2nd July 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 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $54,725 (median) and $71,001 (average) as of September 2025. 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 (2,736 people), reflecting patterns seen in the region where 29.9% similarly occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.6% of income remaining, ranking at the 13th percentile.

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

The dwelling structure in Mount Hutton-Windale, as per the latest Census, consisted of 76.0% houses and 24.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 82.4% houses and 17.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Hutton-Windale was at 25.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.9% and rented ones at 44.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,772, below Non-Metro NSW's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent was $255, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $370. Nationally, Mount Hutton-Windale's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $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 account for 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 constitute the remaining 34.0%, with lone person households at 30.8% and group households comprising 3.1% of the total. 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%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 39.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 9.6% and certificates at 30.3%. Educational participation is high, with 28.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 10.6% in primary, 7.6% in secondary, and 3.2% in tertiary.

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, resulting in many families traveling for schooling.

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

Mount Hutton-Windale has 95 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 38 different routes that together facilitate 849 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 157 meters to the nearest stop.

On average, there are 121 trips per day across all routes, translating to about 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 notable health challenges, affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 51% of the total population (~4,959 people), slightly lower than the average SA2 area's 54.2%.

Mental health issues impact 12.6% of residents, while arthritis affects 10.9%. A total of 55.0% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 62.6% across Rest of NSW. The area has 21.3% of residents aged 65 and over (2,063 people). Health outcomes among seniors present challenges broadly in line 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 showed lower cultural diversity, with 90.8% citizens, 90.6% born in Australia, and 94.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 51.9%, compared to 52.5% regionally. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (33.0%), English (31.1%), and Scottish (7.7%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal (6.5%) and Welsh (0.7%) were overrepresented, while Macedonian (0.3%) was slightly underrepresented compared to regional averages of 3.4%, 0.8%, and 0.4% respectively.

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 year-olds are under-represented at 10.4%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 13.1% to 15.7%, while the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 13.1% to 11.7% and the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 12.4% to 11.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Mount Hutton - Windale, with the 25 to 34 age cohort projected to grow by 291 people (19%), from 1,519 to 1,811. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 and 55 to 64 cohorts are expected to decrease in population.