Windang - Primbee
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Windang - Primbee's population is around 4,226 as of November 2025. This reflects a decrease of 13 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,239 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,220 in June 2024 and an additional 11 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 756 persons per square kilometer. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. 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 expected to reduce by 3 persons according to this methodology. The 25 to 34 age group is projected to expand by 101 people over this period.

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 averaged approximately 15 new dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, 79 homes were approved, with an additional 6 approved so far in FY26. Despite population decline, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice.

The average expected construction cost value for new homes is $338,000. In the current financial year, $3.9 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting limited focus on commercial development. Compared to Rest of NSW, Windang - Primbee records around 59% of building activity per person and ranks among the 54th percentile nationally when assessed against other areas.

New developments consist of 67.0% standalone homes and 33.0% medium and high-density housing, with an increasing mix of townhouses and apartments offering options across various price points. The location has approximately 322 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. With projected population stability or decline, Windang - Primbee is expected to have reduced housing demand pressures, potentially benefiting buyers.

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

AreaSearch has identified three projects that could significantly impact the local area due to changes in infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. These key projects are Lake Illawarra Entrance Options Study, Warrawong Community Health Centre, Warilla Beach Seawall Renewal, and Southern Suburbs Community Centre and Library. The following list provides details on those most likely to be 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 with white and blue collar jobs, notable in essential services sectors. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 8.4%.

Over the past year, employment remained stable at 1,669 residents while the unemployment rate was 4.8% higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation lagged significantly at 45.1%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction employment is particularly high, with a share of 1.3 times the regional level.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 0.6% of local workers, below Rest of NSW's 5.3%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment remained stable while labour force increased by 0.6%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment contract by 0.1% with a smaller increase in labour force and unemployment rising by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 estimate national growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local growth patterns may differ based on Windang - Primbee's specific industry mix.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending 30 June 2022 shows median income in Windang - Primbee was $47,038 and average income was $57,043. This is lower than national averages of $49,459 (median) and $62,998 (average). By September 2025, adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 12.61%, median income in Windang - Primbee would be approximately $52,969 and average income $64,236. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Windang - Primbee fall between the 5th and 13th percentiles nationally. Incomes of $400-$799 were reported by 31.5% (1,331 individuals), unlike metropolitan trends where 29.9% earn $1,500-$2,999. Financial pressure is evident with 40.9% of households having weekly budgets below $800. Housing affordability is severe, with only 81.1% of income remaining, 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's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 80.7% houses and 19.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 85.5% houses and 14.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Windang - Primbee was 50.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.0% and rented ones at 25.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,929, below Non-Metro NSW's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in Windang - Primbee was $345, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $365. Nationally, Windang - Primbee's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,929 than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $345 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 40.6%, with lone person households at 38.1% and group households comprising 2.4%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.6.

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 prevalent at 9.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 40.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas (9.0%) and certificates (31.1%).

A substantial 23.8% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 9.0% in primary education, 6.0% in secondary education, and 3.0% in tertiary education. Educational provision includes Windang Public School and Primbee Public School, serving a total of 304 students. These schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. The area has a lower school places per 100 residents ratio (7.2) compared to the regional average (12.9), indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

Windang-Primbee has 48 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 20 different routes that together facilitate 558 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as excellent, with residents typically living just 122 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 79 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 11 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Windang - Primbee is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Windang-Primbee faces significant health challenges, affecting both younger and older residents. Approximately 48% (~2,041 people) have private health cover, lower than Rest of NSW's 51.4% and the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent conditions are arthritis (13.1%) and mental health issues (8.9%), with 58.3% reporting no medical ailments, compared to 63.9% in Rest of NSW.

Residents aged 65 and over comprise 32.3% (1,363 people), higher than the 19.0% in Rest of NSW. Senior health outcomes align with the general population's health profile.

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 has a cultural diversity below average, with 83.8% of its population born in Australia, 90.5% being citizens, and 90.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 59.6%, compared to 58.1% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (28.6%), English (27.6%), and Irish (8.3%).

Notably, Spanish (1.4%) and Macedonian (1.5%) groups are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.9% and 3.8%, respectively. Hungarian representation is also higher at 0.5%.

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

Windang-Primbee's median age is 51 years, which is significantly higher than the Rest of NSW average of 43 and considerably older than the Australian median of 38. The 75-84 age cohort is notably over-represented in Windang-Primbee at 12.6%, compared to the Rest of NSW average, while the 5-14 year-olds are under-represented at 9.5%. This concentration of the 75-84 cohort is well above the national average of 6.0%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 8.9% to 9.9% of Windang-Primbee's population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 14.5% to 12.9%. By 2041, Windang-Primbee is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. The 25 to 34 group is projected to grow by 20%, reaching 502 people from the current 417. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 45 to 54 and 5 to 14 cohorts.