South Windsor

South Windsor is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census South Windsor statistical area's population is estimated at around 6020 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 72 people (1.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5948 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 6020, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS on June 2024 and an additional 32 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 714 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 68.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 is utilising 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. Looking at population projections moving forward, lower quartile growth of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is anticipated, with the South Windsor (SA2) expected to increase by 28 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 0.6% in total over the 17 years.

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

South Windsor has recorded approximately 14 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years ending June 2021. This totals an estimated 72 homes. In the current financial year, FY-26, four approvals have been recorded as of this date. The population has fallen during this period, suggesting that new supply has kept pace with demand, offering good choice to buyers.

The average value of new homes being built is $425,000, which is moderately above regional levels, indicating an emphasis on quality construction. Additionally, $13.5 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, indicating steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, South Windsor records roughly half the building activity per person. Nationally, it places among the 32nd percentile of areas assessed, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings.

This level reflects market maturity and possible development constraints. New development consists of 77.0% standalone homes and 23.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated count of people per dwelling approval in South Windsor is 523, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. Future projections show South Windsor adding 34 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

South Windsor has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

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While South Windsor retains a healthy unemployment rate of 3.8%, recent employment declines have impacted its national performance ranking

South Windsor has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 3.8% as per AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of September 2025, 3,061 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is 0.4% lower than Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation in South Windsor is similar to Greater Sydney's at 60.0%. The dominant employment sectors include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction is particularly strong, employing 18.7% of residents compared to the regional average of 10.3%.

Conversely, professional & technical services employ only 4.4%, lower than Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.7, indicating a higher-than-average level of local employment opportunities. Between August 2024 and September 2025, South Windsor's labour force decreased by 4.2% while employment declined by 2.9%, leading to a 1.2 percentage point fall in unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1% during the same period. State-level data as of 25-Nov-2025 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Nationally, unemployment stands at 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to South Windsor's current employment mix suggests local employment could grow by 6.0% in five years and 12.6% in ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

South Windsor's median income among taxpayers was $50,015 in financial year 2023, according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. The suburb's average income stood at $62,276 during the same period. In comparison, Greater Sydney's median and average incomes were $60,817 and $83,003 respectively in financial year 2023. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since then, current estimates for South Windsor would be approximately $54,446 (median) and $67,794 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes in South Windsor ranked at the 33rd percentile, family incomes at the 38th percentile, and personal incomes at the 41st percentile. The largest segment of earners in South Windsor comprised 34.5% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (2,076 residents), mirroring regional levels where 30.9% occupied this bracket. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 77.2% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 24th percentile.

South Windsor is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

South Windsor's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 75.9% houses and 24.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 75.9% houses and 20.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in South Windsor stood at 17.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.1% and rented ones at 45.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent in South Windsor was $360, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, South Windsor's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $360 compared to the national figure of $375.

South Windsor has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 67.4% of all households, consisting of 27.1% couples with children, 21.0% couples without children, and 18.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 32.6%, with lone person households at 29.4% and group households making up 3.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in South Windsor fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 14.8%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 9.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 41.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (31.4%). Educational participation is high, with 30.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 10.8% in primary, 7.9% in secondary, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.8% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

South Windsor has 61 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 52 different routes that together facilitate 795 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located just 125 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 113 trips across all routes, which works out to approximately 13 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

South Windsor faces significant health challenges, as indicated by health data. Both younger and older age groups have notable prevalence of common health conditions.

Approximately 52% (~3,105 people) have private health cover, lower than Greater Sydney's 54.8%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 11.4% and 10.1% of residents respectively. However, 63.5% report no medical ailments, compared to 65.9% in Greater Sydney. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 15.2% (915 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 17.8%. Health outcomes among seniors present challenges broadly consistent with the general population's health profile.

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

South Windsor's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 86.0% of its population being citizens, 84.8% born in Australia, and 90.9% speaking English only at home. The dominant religion in South Windsor is Christianity, which accounts for 55.2%. This compares to the Greater Sydney figure of 60.7%.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups are Australian (30.0%), English (28.0%), and Irish (6.8%). Notably, Maltese representation is higher in South Windsor at 2.3% compared to the regional average of 4.6%. Similarly, Australian Aboriginal representation stands at 6.5%, exceeding the regional figure of 4.0%. Lebanese representation is also higher than the regional average, with 0.9% in South Windsor compared to 0.5%.

South Windsor hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

South Windsor's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, South Windsor has a higher proportion of residents aged 0-4 (7.5%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (13.4%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population share of those aged 35-44 has increased from 12.6% to 13.4%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 45-54 has decreased from 11.6% to 10.5%. By 2041, South Windsor's population is forecasted to undergo significant demographic changes. The cohort aged 75-84 is projected to grow by 87%, adding 261 residents and reaching a total of 562. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 95% of the population growth, indicating a trend towards an aging population. Conversely, population declines are projected for the cohorts aged 15-24 and 0-4.