Springwood - Winmalee

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Springwood - Winmalee's population is around 22,377 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 413 people (1.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 21,964 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 22,137 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 46 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 321 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Springwood - Winmalee's 1.9% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (1.7%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 96.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 utilises 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. Anticipating future population dynamics, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the area's population expected to shrink by 330 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 85 and over age group, which is projected to grow by 838 people. See the age section for more details.

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 around 27 new dwelling approvals per year, with 138 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 5 so far in FY-26. With population declining over recent years, new supply has likely been keeping up with demand, offering good choice to buyers, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $340,000. Additionally, $21.5 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, suggesting balanced commercial development activity.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Springwood - Winmalee shows approximately 62% of the construction activity per person while it places among the 15th percentile of areas assessed nationally, meaning more limited choices for buyers, supporting demand for existing properties. This level is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints. New building activity shows 86.0% detached houses and 14.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated count of 1092 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment.

With population projections showing stability or decline, Springwood - Winmalee should see reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 6 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Woolworths Springwood Supermarket, Springwood District Library Redevelopment, Rail Infrastructure Upgrades - Springwood Station, and Springwood Town Centre Rejuvenation, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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The labour market strength in Springwood - Winmalee positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Springwood - Winmalee features a well-educated workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, and an unemployment rate of just 1.6%. As of December 2025, 11,776 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.6% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (65.8% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 42.0% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise education & training, health care & social assistance, and construction. The area has a particular employment specialization in education & training, with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level. In contrast, professional & technical services employ just 6.4% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The 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, over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 4.7% alongside a 4.5% employment decline, resulting in the unemployment rate falling by 0.3 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2%, labour force growth of 2.3%, with unemployment rising marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Springwood - Winmalee. 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 Springwood - Winmalee's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised 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 the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Springwood - Winmalee SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $60,554 with the average level standing at $72,963. This is above the national average and compares to levels of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates 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 the largest segment comprises 33.1% earning $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 while 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

Dwelling structure within Springwood - Winmalee, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 91.6% houses and 8.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Springwood - Winmalee was well beyond that of Sydney metro, at 40.3%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (45.5%) or rented (14.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Sydney metro average at $2,167, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $420, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Springwood - Winmalee's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 76.5% of all households, comprising 35.6% couples with children, 30.4% couples without children, and 10.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 23.5%, with lone person households at 22.0% and group households comprising 1.4% of the total. The median household size of 2.6 people 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 educational profile stands out regionally, with university qualification rates (32.1% of residents aged 15+) exceeding the SA4 region average of 23.9%, reflecting the community's emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees lead at 19.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.9%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 37.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (24.9%).

Educational participation is notably 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.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 241 active transport stops operating within Springwood - Winmalee, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 109 individual routes, collectively providing 2,283 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 216 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 91%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A high 42.0% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 326 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 9 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

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, and the rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 55% of the total population (~12,396 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 9.7% and 9.1% of residents, respectively, while 64.3% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents show an above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 22.6% of residents aged 65 and over (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 is below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 84.6% of its population born in Australia, 94.0% being citizens, and 94.8% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Springwood - Winmalee is Christianity, which makes up 53.0% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Springwood - Winmalee are English, comprising 30.5% of the population (substantially higher than the regional average of 19.0%), Australian, comprising 27.9% of the population (substantially higher than the regional average of 17.8%), and Irish, comprising 10.4% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of other ethnic groups: Maltese is represented at 1.0% in Springwood - Winmalee (vs 1.0% regionally), Hungarian at 0.4% (vs 0.3%), and Polish at 0.9% (vs 0.6%).

Springwood - Winmalee's median age exceeds the national pattern

The 43-year median age in Springwood - Winmalee is considerably higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 as well as substantially exceeding the 38-year national average. The age profile shows 65 - 74 year-olds are particularly prominent (11.5%), while the 25 - 34 group is comparatively smaller (7.6%) than in Greater Sydney. In the period since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 6.2% to 8.1% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 11.1% to 12.5%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 9.2% to 7.6%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Springwood - Winmalee's age structure. The 85+ age cohort 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. On the other hand, the 45 to 54 and 65 to 74 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.