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

Mount Hutton-Windale's population is 9,705 as of November 2025, a 2.1% increase from the 2021 Census figure of 9,504 people. This growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 9,677 in June 2024 and 69 new addresses validated since the Census date. The population density is 1,547 persons per square kilometer, exceeding national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Mount Hutton-Windale has shown resilience with a compound annual growth rate of 0.6%, outperforming its SA3 area. Interstate migration contributed approximately 63.4% to recent population gains. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024, based on 2022 data, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a 2021 base year.

Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. Future demographic trends suggest a population increase just below the median of Australia's non-metropolitan areas, with an expected growth of 997 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 10.0% over 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 seen approximately 35 dwellings granted development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25178 homes were approved, with an additional 22 approved in FY26 as of now. On average, 1.6 new residents have been arriving 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 $227,000, which is below regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY26, $3.9 million worth of commercial approvals have been registered in the area, reflecting its residential character. Compared to the rest of NSW, Mount Hutton-Windale experiences 10.0% less building activity per capita, and it ranks among the 32nd percentile nationally for areas assessed, implying somewhat limited buyer options while demand for established homes strengthens. Recent construction in the area comprises 36.0% standalone homes and 64.0% medium to high-density housing, creating more affordable entry points and appealing to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This shift represents a notable change from the existing housing stock, which is currently 76.0% houses, reflecting decreasing availability of developable sites and evolving lifestyles that require diverse, affordable housing options.

With approximately 522 people per approval, Mount Hutton-Windale indicates a mature market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is projected to add 966 residents by 2041. Current development levels appear aligned with future requirements, maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Mount Hutton - Windale has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 20 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones are The Summit, Mount Hutton Precinct Area Plan, Tingira Hills Care Community, and Ryhope Street Subdivision. Below is a list detailing those likely 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 consisting of both white and blue collar jobs. The area's unemployment rate was 7.9% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.9%.

As of September 2025, 4,115 residents are employed, but the unemployment rate is higher than Rest of NSW's rate at 4.1%, indicating room for improvement. Workforce participation lags behind Rest of NSW at 49.8% compared to 56.4%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade, with a notable concentration in health care & social assistance at 1.3 times the regional average. Agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 0.3% of local workers, below Rest of NSW's 5.3%.

The area may offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. In the past year, employment increased by 1.9%, while labour force increased by 3.5%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.4 percentage points. By comparison, Rest of NSW saw employment decline by 0.5% and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National forecasts suggest employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary between industry sectors. Applying these 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.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Mount Hutton - Windale SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $48,597 and an average income of $63,050. These figures are slightly below the national averages of $49,459 and $62,998 respectively for Rest of NSW. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated median income as of September 2025 is approximately $54,725, with the average being around $71,001. Census data indicates that incomes in Mount Hutton - Windale fall between the 13th and 14th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. Income analysis reveals that 28.2% of residents (2,736 people) earn within the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, reflecting regional patterns where 29.9% occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 12th 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 dwellings, as per the most recent Census, consisted of 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 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 $2,000 average. Median weekly rent in Mount Hutton-Windale was $255, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $370. Nationally, Mount Hutton-Windale's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,772 versus Australia's $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 NSW's average of 32.2%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 39.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (30.3%).

Educational participation is 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

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. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located 157 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 121 daily trips across all routes, which equates to roughly 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. Approximately 51% (~4959 people) have private health cover, slightly lower than the average SA2 area of 54.2%.

Mental health issues affect 12.6% of residents, while arthritis impacts 10.9%. Conversely, 55.0% report no medical ailments, compared to 62.6% in Rest of NSW. The area has 21.3% (2063 people) aged 65 and over, with health outcomes among seniors broadly aligning with the general population's 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% of its residents being Australian citizens, 90.6% born in Australia, and 94.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 51.9%, compared to 52.5% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (33.0%), English (31.1%), and Scottish (7.7%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal people were overrepresented at 6.5% versus the regional average of 3.4%. Welsh and Macedonian populations also differed slightly, with 0.7% and 0.3% respectively in Mount Hutton-Windale compared to 0.8% and 0.4% regionally.

Mount Hutton - Windale's population is slightly older than 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 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 cohort has decreased from 13.1% to 11.7%, and the 45-54 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 grow by 291 people (19%) from 1,519 to 1,811, while the 5-14 and 55-64 cohorts are expected to decrease in population.