Windang - Primbee

Windang - Primbee has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Windang - Primbee's population was approximately 4,231 as of February 2026. This figure reflects a decrease of 8 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,239. The change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data of 4,220 in June 2024 and an additional 12 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 756 persons per square kilometer, similar to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth during recent periods.

AreaSearch is using 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 for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Over this period, projections indicate an overall population decline of 3 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are expected to grow, notably the 25 to 34 age group with a projected increase of 101 people.

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

Windang - Primbee has received approximately 15 residential approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, 79 homes were approved, with an additional 13 approved in FY26 so far. Despite a declining population, housing supply has kept pace with demand, resulting in a balanced market offering good buyer choice.

The average construction value of new properties is $338,000. This year, $3.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating the area's residential character. Compared to the rest of NSW, Windang - Primbee shows around 59% of the construction activity per person and ranks at the 53rd percentile nationally among assessed areas.

New developments consist of 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% townhouses or apartments, providing a mix of housing types across price ranges. With approximately 322 people per dwelling approval, Windang - Primbee is considered a low-density area. Population projections indicate stability or decline, which should ease housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

Windang - Primbee has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Local infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified three major projects expected to impact the region. Key initiatives include Lake Illawarra Entrance Options Study, Warrawong Community Health Centre, Warilla Beach Seawall Renewal, and Southern Suburbs Community Centre and Library. The following list details those most relevant:.

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Employment conditions in Windang - Primbee face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Windang - Primbee has a balanced workforce consisting of both white and blue collar jobs. Essential services sectors are well represented in the area, with an unemployment rate of 9.8% as of September 2025. There were 1,653 residents employed at this time, while the unemployment rate was 5.9% higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation in Windang - Primbee lagged behind Rest of NSW, with 50.3% compared to 61.5%. According to Census responses, a moderate 23.2% of residents worked from home. Key industries for employment among residents were health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The area showed strong specialization in construction, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

However, agriculture, forestry & fishing had limited presence with only 0.6% employment compared to the regional average of 5.3%. Over the year ending September 2025, labour force levels increased by 0.1%, while employment decreased by 1.4%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 1.4 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of NSW saw an employment decline of 0.5% and a labour force decline of 0.1%, with unemployment rising by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Windang - Primbee's employment mix indicates that local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years.

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

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released on 29 June 2023 for financial year 2023, the Windang - Primbee SA2's median income among taxpayers is $50,502. The average income in this area is $60,115. This is lower than the national average. Comparing with Rest of NSW, Windang - Primbee has a median income of $52,390 and an average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Windang - Primbee would be approximately $54,976 (median) and $65,441 (average) as of September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, household, family, and personal incomes in Windang - Primbee fall between the 4th and 13th percentiles nationally. Income analysis shows that 31.5% of the population, which is 1,332 individuals, falls within the $400 - $799 income range. This differs from patterns across the broader area where $1,500 - $2,999 dominates with 29.9%. The prevalence of lower-income residents indicates constrained household budgets across much of the district. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Windang - Primbee, with only 81.1% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 5th percentile nationally.

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

Windang - Primbee dwelling structure in the latest Census showed 80.7% houses and 19.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Windang - Primbee was 50.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.0% and rented ones at 25.7%. Median monthly mortgage repayments were $1,929, exceeding Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Windang - Primbee was $345, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $330. Nationally, Windang - Primbee's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are lower at $375.

Windang - Primbee features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 59.4% of all households, including 22.2% couples with children, 25.4% couples without children, and 10.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for 40.6%, with lone person households at 38.1% and group households making up 2.4%. The median household size is 2.2 people, smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

Windang - Primbee 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%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 40.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (9.0%) and certificates (31.1%).

A notable 23.8% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, including 9.0% in primary, 6.0% in secondary, and 3.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Windang-Primbee has 50 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 20 different routes that collectively facilitate 568 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 122 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most commuters travel outward, with cars being the primary mode of transportation at 95%. On average, there are 1.1 vehicles per dwelling, lower than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 23.2% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 81 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 11 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Windang - Primbee is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Windang - Primbee faces significant health challenges, according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantial across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is low at approximately 49% of the total population (around 2,068 people), compared to 51.9% in Rest of NSW and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 13.1% of residents) and mental health issues (8.9%). About 58.3% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Rest of NSW. Working-age population health challenges include elevated chronic condition rates. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 32.5% (1,375 people), compared to 23.4% in Rest of NSW. Senior health outcomes present some challenges, with national rankings broadly similar to the general population.

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

Windang-Primbee had a cultural diversity below average, with 83.8% of its population born in Australia and 90.5% being citizens. English was the language spoken at home by 90.8%. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 59.6%, compared to 55.9% across Rest of NSW.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (28.6%), English (27.6%), and Irish (8.3%). Spanish (1.4%) and Hungarian (0.5%) were overrepresented, while Macedonian was notably present at 1.5%.

Windang - Primbee ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Windang-Primbee has a median age of 50, which is higher than the Rest of NSW figure of 43 and well above the national average of 38. The 75-84 age group constitutes 12.9% of its population, compared to 6.1% nationally and 8.7% in the Rest of NSW. Meanwhile, the 5-14 cohort makes up 9.6%, lower than both national (15.3%) and Rest of NSW figures (10.9%). Post-2021 Census, Windang-Primbee's 25 to 34 age group grew from 8.9% to 10.2%, while the 55 to 64 cohort decreased from 14.5% to 12.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Windang-Primbee's age profile. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 74 people (41%), from 178 to 253. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 45 to 54 (-60 people) and 5 to 14 (-90 people) cohorts.