Windang - Primbee

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

Windang - Primbee's population is approximately 4,226 as of November 2025. This figure represents a decrease of 13 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 4,239. The change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data of 4,220 in June 2024 and an additional 11 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a population density ratio of 756 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth in recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Projections indicate an overall population decline to 4,223 by 2041, but specific age cohorts like the 25-34 group are expected to grow 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 FY-21 to FY-25, 79 homes were approved, with a further 13 approved in FY-26 so far. 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 of new homes is $338,000. In terms of commercial development, $3.9 million in approvals have been recorded this financial year, indicating limited focus on such developments compared to residential ones. When compared to the Rest of NSW, Windang - Primbee records around 59% of building activity per person and ranks among the 53rd percentile nationally based on areas assessed.

New development consists of 67.0% standalone homes and 33.0% medium and high-density housing, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments offering options across different price points. The location has approximately 322 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. With population projections showing stability or decline, Windang - Primbee is expected to experience reduced housing demand pressures in the future, potentially benefiting buyers.

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

Changes to local infrastructure can significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects that are likely to impact the area. Key projects 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 had an unemployment rate of 9.8% with a balanced white and blue collar workforce in September 2025. There were 1,653 residents employed while the unemployment rate was 5.9% higher than Rest of NSW's 3.8%.

Workforce participation was significantly lower at 45.1%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Key employment industries included health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training, with a particular specialization in construction (1.3 times the regional level). Agriculture, forestry & fishing employed just 0.6% of local workers, below Rest of NSW's 5.3%. Limited local employment opportunities were indicated by Census data.

Over a 12-month period, labour force increased by 0.1% while employment declined by 1.4%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.4 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment contract by 0.5%, labour force fall by 0.1%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov showed NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with a state unemployment rate of 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggested national employment growth rates over five and ten years differed significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Windang - Primbee's employment mix indicated local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2022 shows that in Windang - Primbee SA2, median income is $47,038 and average income is $57,043. This is lower than the national averages of $49,459 (median) and $62,998 (average), which are for Rest of NSW. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% from July 2022 to September 2025, estimated median income is approximately $52,969 and average income is around $64,236 as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Windang - Primbee fall between the 4th and 13th percentiles nationally. Incomes range from $400 to $799 for 31.5% of individuals (1,331 people), unlike metropolitan trends where income ranges are higher. Financial pressure is evident with 40.9% of households having weekly budgets below $800. Housing affordability pressures are severe, 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 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 than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 40.6%, with lone person households at 38.1% and group households at 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 has university qualification rates of 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 at 3.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 40.1% of residents aged 15 and above holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas at 9.0% and certificates at 31.1%.

A notable 23.8% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, including 9.0% in primary education, 6.0% in secondary education, 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 48 active public transport stops. These are served by buses from 20 different routes, offering a total of 558 weekly passenger trips. The average distance to the nearest stop for residents is 122 meters.

On average, there are 79 trips per day across all routes, which translates to about 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, with various conditions affecting both younger and older residents. The rate of private health cover is low at approximately 48%, covering around 2,041 people, compared to Rest of NSW's 51.4% and the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (13.1%) and mental health issues (8.9%).

About 58.3% of residents report no medical ailments, lower than Rest of NSW's 63.9%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 32.3% or 1,363 people, compared to Rest of NSW's 19.0%. Seniors' health outcomes present challenges broadly in line with the general population's 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 lower cultural diversity, with 83.8% of its residents born in Australia and 90.5% being citizens. English is spoken exclusively at home by 90.8% of the population. Christianity is the predominant religion, practiced by 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 Hungarian (0.5%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Windang-Primbee compared to regional averages of 0.9% and 0.3%, respectively. Conversely, Macedonian ethnicity is underrepresented at 1.5% compared to the region's 3.8%.

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 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. Locally, the 75-84 age cohort is notably over-represented 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 25-34 age group has grown from 8.9% to 9.9% of the population, while the 55-64 cohort has declined from 14.5% to 12.9%. By 2041, Windang-Primbee is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. The 25-34 group is projected to grow by 20%, reaching 502 people from the current 417. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 45-54 and 5-14 cohorts.