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 Aug 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, which aligns with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, 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. Projections indicate a decline in overall population over this period, with Windang - Primbee's population expected to reduce by 3 persons by 2041. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 25 to 34 age group, projected to expand by 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 averaged approximately 15 new dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, a total of 79 homes were approved, with an additional 5 approved so far in FY-26. Despite experiencing population decline, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a well-balanced market with good buyer choice.

The average value for new homes being built is $591,000, moderately above regional levels, suggesting an emphasis on quality construction. This financial year, $3.9 million worth of commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Rest of NSW, Windang - Primbee records around 59% of building activity per person and ranks in the 54th percentile nationally when assessed against other areas.

New development consists mainly of standalone homes (67.0%) with a growing mix of medium and high-density housing (33.0%), offering options across various price points from family homes to compact living. The location has approximately 322 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. With stable or declining population projections, Windang - Primbee is expected to experience reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

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

Four projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly: Lake Illawarra Entrance Options Study, Warrawong Community Health Centre, Warrawong Plaza Mixed-Use Development, and Warilla Beach Seawall Renewal. These projects can greatly influence an area's performance.

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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 encompassing both white and blue-collar jobs. Essential services sectors are well represented, with an unemployment rate of 8.4% as of June 2025.

There are 1,669 residents employed, which is 4.8% higher than the Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. The workforce participation rate is significantly lower at 45.1%, compared to the Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Major employment industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction stands out with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 0.6% of local workers, below Rest of NSW's 5.3%.

Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data. In the past year, employment remained stable at 0.0%, with labour force increasing by 0.6%, resulting in a 0.6 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. This contrasts with Rest of NSW where employment contracted by 0.1%, labour force grew by 0.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data to Sep-25 shows NSW's employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. Nationally, employment growth was 0.26%, and the unemployment rate was 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Windang - Primbee's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.5%% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not consider localised population projections.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows median income in Windang - Primbee is $47,038 and average income is $57,043. This is lower than national averages of $49,459 (median) and $62,998 (average) for Rest of NSW. Considering a 10.6% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of March 2025 would be approximately $52,024 (median) and $63,090 (average). According to 2021 Census figures, Windang - Primbee's household, family, and personal incomes fall between the 5th and 13th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows 31.5% of individuals earn between $400-$799, unlike metropolitan trends where 29.9% earn between $1,500-$2,999. Economic conditions indicate financial pressure, with 40.9% of households operating on 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 had 80.7% houses and 19.3% other dwellings in its latest Census evaluation, 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 dwellings at 25.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,929, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent was $345, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $365. Nationally, Windang - Primbee's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,929 versus 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 comprise 59.4 percent of all households, including 22.2 percent couples with children, 25.4 percent couples without children, and 10.1 percent single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 40.6 percent, with lone person households at 38.1 percent and group households comprising 2.4 percent of the total. 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%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 9.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 40.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas (9.0%) and certificates (31.1%). A total of 23.8% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, including 9.0% in primary, 6.0% in secondary, and 3.0% in tertiary education.

Windang Public School and Primbee Public School serve a combined total of 304 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 958) indicating balanced educational opportunities. Both schools cater exclusively to primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. The area has 7.2 school places per 100 residents, below the regional average of 12.9, suggesting some students may attend schools in adjacent regions.

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 offering bus services. These stops are served by 20 different routes that facilitate a total of 558 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is excellent, with residents generally located 122 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 79 daily trips 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, affecting both younger and older residents. Private health cover stands at approximately 48% (around 2,041 people), lower than Rest of NSW's 51.4% and the national average of 55.3%. Arthritis and mental health issues are prevalent, impacting 13.1% and 8.9% respectively.

About 58.3% report no medical ailments, compared to 63.9% in Rest of NSW. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 32.3% (1,363 people), compared to 19.0% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors broadly 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, as per the data, had a lower than average cultural diversity with 83.8% of its population born in Australia and 90.5% being citizens. English was spoken by 90.8% at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 59.6%, slightly higher than the Rest of NSW's 58.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (28.6%), English (27.6%), and Irish (8.3%). Spanish, Macedonian, and Hungarian groups showed notable differences in representation compared to regional averages: Spanish at 1.4% vs 0.9%, Macedonian at 1.5% vs 3.8%, and Hungarian at 0.5% vs 0.3%.

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

Windang-Primbee's median age is 51 years, significantly higher than the Rest of NSW average of 43 and the Australian median of 38. Locally, those aged 75-84 comprise 12.6%, notably over-represented compared to the Rest of NSW average, while those aged 5-14 make up 9.5%, under-represented relative to the regional average. The national percentage for the 75-84 cohort is 6.0%. Post-2021 Census data indicates the 25-34 age group grew from 8.9% to 9.9%, while the 55-64 cohort declined from 14.5% to 12.9%. By 2041, Windang-Primbee's population is projected to shift significantly. The 25-34 group is expected to grow by 20%, reaching 502 people from its current 417. Declines are forecast for the 45-54 and 5-14 age cohorts.