Springwood - Winmalee
Statistical Area - sa2

Springwood - Winmalee has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Springwood-Winmalee's population, as of Aug 2025, is around 22,181, showing an increase of 217 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 21,964. This growth is inferred from ABS data: estimated resident population of 22,137 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 318 persons per square kilometer. Since census, Springwood-Winmalee's growth rate (1.0%) is close to its SA3 area's rate (1.2%). Overseas migration contributed approximately 96.6% of recent population gains. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections (released in 2022, base year 2021) are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the area's population is projected to decline by 330 persons, while the 85 and over age group is expected to grow by 838 people.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Springwood - Winmalee, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Springwood - Winmalee averaged approximately 45 new dwelling approvals annually. ABS data from financial years 2020 to 2025 shows 229 homes approved, with 3 more in FY-26 as of present. The population has declined recently, yet development activity has been adequate relative to demand, maintaining a balanced market with good buyer choice. New properties are constructed at an average cost of $451,000, aligning with broader regional development trends.

This financial year, $21.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Springwood - Winmalee has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks at the 16th percentile nationally, suggesting limited buyer options but strong demand for established properties. New development consists predominantly of detached dwellings (86.0%) with a lower density nature, attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 1092 people, reflecting its quiet development environment.

With stable or declining population expected, Springwood - Winmalee may see reduced housing pressure, presenting potential buying opportunities.

Springwood - Winmalee has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

No factors influence an area's performance more than changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 0 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Westfield Penrith Entertainment Expansion, M12 Motorway - Western Package (M12 West), Digital Western Parkland City, and Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley Flood Management. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Springwood - Winmalee significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Springwood-Winmalee has a highly educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 1.6% as of June 2025.

The area had 12,168 residents employed at this time, with an unemployment rate 2.6 percentage points lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was comparable to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries among residents included education & training, health care & social assistance, and construction. The area showed particular specialization in education & training, with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services employed only 6.4% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Analysis of SALM and ABS data revealed that during the year to June 2025, the labour force decreased by 2.3%, alongside a 2.2% employment decline, leaving unemployment broadly flat. In contrast, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with unemployment rising slightly to 4.5%. State-level data up to Sep-25 showed NSW employment had contracted by 0.41%, losing 19,270 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, with national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's forecasts from May 2025 projected national employment to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Springwood-Winmalee's employment mix suggested local growth of approximately 6.6%% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not account for localized population projections.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch aggregated latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022. Springwood - Winmalee had a median taxpayer income of $57,844 and an average of $70,641. These figures are above the national averages of $56,994 (median) and $80,856 (average) in Greater Sydney. As of March 2025, based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes are approximately $63,975 (median) and $78,129 (average). Census 2021 income data shows Springwood - Winmalee's household, family, and personal incomes cluster around the 67th percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that 33.1% of residents earn between $1,500 to $2,999 weekly (7,341 residents), reflecting patterns seen in the broader area where 30.9% occupy this range. Housing accounts for 14.0% of income, and residents rank within the 72nd percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Springwood - Winmalee is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Springwood-Winmalee's dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 91.6% houses and 8.4% other types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other'). Sydney metro had 92.3% houses and 7.7% others. Home ownership in Springwood-Winmalee was 40.3%, similar to Sydney's 40.5%. Mortgaged dwellings were 45.5%, rented ones 14.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, above Sydney's $2,033. Median weekly rent was $420, compared to Sydney's $400. Nationally, Springwood-Winmalee's repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents at $375.

Springwood - Winmalee has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 76.5 percent of all households, including 35.6 percent couples with children, 30.4 percent couples without children, and 10.1 percent single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 23.5 percent, with lone person households at 22.0 percent and group households comprising 1.4 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.4.

Springwood - Winmalee shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The educational landscape in the area is notable within its region, with university qualification rates at 32.1% for residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA4 regional average of 23.9%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 19.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.9%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 37.8% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 12.9% and certificates at 24.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.7% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 4.4% pursuing tertiary education. Eleven schools serve a total of 4,109 students in the area. Springwood - Winmalee demonstrates favorable socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA index of 1059. Education provision is balanced with seven primary and four secondary schools serving distinct age groups. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs at 18.6 places per 100 residents, compared to the regional average of 14.5, suggesting the area functions as an educational hub for the broader region.

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

Springwood-Winmalee has 225 operational public transport stops. These are served by a combination of trains and buses, with 106 unique routes providing a total of 2,093 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated good, with residents on average 216 meters from the nearest stop.

Daily service frequency averages 299 trips across all routes, equating to approximately nine weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Springwood - Winmalee is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Springwood-Winmalee faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

Private health cover is very high at approximately 55%, covering about 12,199 people. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and arthritis, affecting 9.7% and 9.1% of residents respectively. 64.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 64.1% across Greater Sydney. There are 22.1% residents aged 65 and over (4,908 people), lower than the 24.3% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Springwood - Winmalee ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Springwood-Winmalee, as per the 2016 Census, had a cultural diversity index of below average with 84.6% born in Australia, 94.0% being citizens, and 94.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion at 53.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 47.1%. The top three ancestry groups were English (30.5%), Australian (27.9%), and Irish (10.4%).

Notably, Hungarian (0.4% vs 0.5%), Maltese (1.0% vs 0.8%), and Welsh (0.7% vs 0.7%) were relatively overrepresented compared to regional averages.

Springwood - Winmalee hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Springwood - Winmalee is 43 years, which is considerably higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and also exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 years make up a significant portion at 11.5%, while those aged 25-34 years are relatively smaller at 7.9% compared to Greater Sydney. Between 2021 and the present, the population of those aged 75-84 has grown from 6.2% to 7.7%, while the 15-24 age group has increased from 11.1% to 12.4%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 9.2% to 7.9%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Springwood - Winmalee's age structure. The population aged 85 and above is projected to grow exceptionally, increasing by 813 people (129%) from 632 to 1,446. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for all of the total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 45-54 and 65-74 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.