Springwood - Winmalee

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

Springwood-Winmalee's population was around 22,377 as of February 2026. This showed an increase of 413 people from the 2021 Census figure of 21,964. The growth was inferred from ABS data: the estimated resident population in June 2024 was 22,137, with an additional 46 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a population density of 321 persons per square kilometer. Springwood-Winmalee's growth rate of 1.9% since the 2021 Census exceeded the SA3 area average of 1.7%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 96.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch used ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where applicable, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Projections indicated an overall population decline by 330 persons by 2041, but growth was expected in specific age cohorts, notably the 85 and over group projected 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 has averaged approximately 27 new dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, a total of 138 homes were approved, with an additional 6 approved so far in FY-26. The average construction value for these dwellings is $340,000.

In terms of commercial development, $21.5 million in approvals have been recorded this financial year. Compared to Greater Sydney, Springwood-Winmalee shows around 62% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 15th percentile nationally for property choices, suggesting limited options for buyers. This area is characterized by a low density nature with approximately 86.0% detached houses and 14.0% townhouses or apartments. The estimated population per dwelling approval in Springwood-Winmalee is around 1092 people.

Population projections indicate stability or decline, which may reduce housing demand pressures in the area.

Springwood - Winmalee has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified six projects likely impacting the area. Key projects are Woolworths Springwood Supermarket, Springwood District Library Redevelopment, Rail Infrastructure Upgrades - Springwood Station, and Springwood Town Centre Rejuvenation. 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 well-educated workforce with essential services sectors being well represented. Its unemployment rate is 1.4%. As of September 2025, there are 11,927 residents employed while the unemployment rate is 2.7% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation stands at 66.5%, slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 42.0% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key employment industries include education & training, health care & social assistance, and construction. Notably, education & training employs a high proportion at 18.0%, which is 1.8 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services employ only 6.4% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area appears to have limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 4.1%, alongside a 3.7% decline in employment, leading to a fall in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Springwood-Winmalee's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Springwood - Winmalee SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $60,554 and an average income of $72,963. This is above the national average. In Greater Sydney, median income was $60,817 and average income was $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Springwood - Winmalee would be approximately $65,919 (median) and $79,428 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Springwood - Winmalee cluster around the 67th percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that 33.1% earn $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (7,406 residents), reflecting patterns seen in the broader area where 30.9% similarly occupy this range. Housing accounts for 14.0% of income. Strong earnings rank residents within the 72nd percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Springwood - Winmalee is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Springwood-Winmalee as per the latest Census data, 91.6% of dwellings were houses while 8.4% consisted of semi-detached homes, apartments and other types of accommodation. This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan area's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Springwood-Winmalee stood at 40.3%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 45.5% and rented ones for 14.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, lower than Sydney's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent was recorded at $420, compared to Sydney's $470. Nationally, Springwood-Winmalee's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,167 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 76.5% of all households, including 35.6% couples with children, 30.4% couples without children, and 10.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 23.5%, with lone person households at 22.0% and group households comprising 1.4%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 32.1%, exceeding the SA4 region average of 23.9%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.9%). Vocational credentials are held by 37.8% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 12.9% and certificates at 24.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.5% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.7% in primary, 8.4% in secondary, and 4.4% in tertiary education.

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

Springwood-Winmalee has 241 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 109 routes, facilitating 2,283 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is good, with residents typically located 216 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily, with car being the primary mode at 91%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 42% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 326 trips per day across all routes, equating to around 9 weekly trips per stop. A map accompanies this data, displaying the 100 nearest stops to the area's centerpoint.

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 based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 55% of the total population (around 12,396 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Mental health issues and arthritis were found to be the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 9.7 and 9.1% of residents respectively. However, 64.3% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents show above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 22.6% of residents aged 65 and over (around 5,066 people), which is higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 was found to have a below average level of cultural diversity, with 84.6% of its population born in Australia and 94.0% being citizens. The majority of residents spoke English only at home, with this figure standing at 94.8%. Christianity was the predominant religion in Springwood-Winmalee, making up 53.0% of people, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups were English (30.5%), Australian (27.9%), and Irish (10.4%). These percentages were substantially higher than the regional averages of 19.0%, 17.8%, and 6.5% respectively. Notable divergences in ethnic group representation included Maltese, which was overrepresented at 1.0% compared to the regional average of 1.0%, Hungarian at 0.4% versus 0.3%, and Polish at 0.9% compared to 0.6%.

Springwood - Winmalee's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Springwood-Winmalee is 43 years, considerably higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and substantially exceeding the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 years make up 11.5%, while those aged 25-34 years constitute 7.6%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 6.2% to 8.1%, and the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 11.1% to 12.5%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 9.2% to 7.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Springwood-Winmalee's age structure. The 85+ age group is projected to grow exceptionally, expanding by 772 people (115%) from 673 to 1,446. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 100% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 45 to 54 and 65 to 74 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.