Windang

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

Windang's population, as of November 2025, is estimated at approximately 2,606 people. This figure reflects a decrease from the 2021 Census count of 2,610 people, indicating a drop of 4 individuals (0.2%). AreaSearch validated this estimate through examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. The population density ratio is around 1,099 persons per square kilometer, aligning with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration primarily drove Windang's population growth during recent periods.

For projections, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia estimates for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilized. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to these projections, Windang's population is expected to decline by 10 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts like the 25 to 34-year-olds are anticipated to grow, with a projected increase of 50 people in this group over this period.

The level of residential development activity in Windang is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Windang has seen minimal development activity with an average of less than one approval per year over the past five years, totaling just one approval during this period. This limited development reflects Windang's rural nature where housing needs drive development rather than broad market demand. The small sample size means individual projects can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics.

Compared to Rest of NSW, Windang has notably less construction activity. Its development pattern is also below national averages.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified one major project likely affecting the region: Lake Illawarra Entrance Options Study, Warilla Beach Seawall Renewal, Southern Suburbs Community Centre and Library, Shellharbour Mobile Tiny Homes Pilot Program are key projects, with those listed below being most relevant.

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

Windang has a balanced workforce with representation from both white and blue collar jobs. Essential services sectors are well-represented in the area.

As of June 2025, Windang's unemployment rate is 8.3%. Over the past year, employment stability has been relative. The unemployment rate in Windang is 4.6% higher than that of Rest of NSW, which stands at 3.7%. Workforce participation lags significantly behind Rest of NSW, with a rate of 41.1% compared to the regional average of 56.4%.

Major employment industries among Windang residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The area specializes in construction, with an employment share that is 1.4 times higher than the regional level. However, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, with only 0.0% of Windang's workforce compared to Rest of NSW's 5.3%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 0.2%, while labour force grew by 0.7%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of NSW saw employment fall by 0.1%, labour force expand by 0.3%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. For future insights into potential job demand within Windang, Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 can be considered. These projections estimate that national employment will grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Windang's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years. It is important to note that this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Windang's median income among taxpayers is $45,416. The average income in Windang for the same period is $55,076. Nationally, these figures are lower than the average. In comparison, Rest of NSW has a median income of $49,459 and an average income of $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Windang's median income would be approximately $51,143 as of September 2025, with the average estimated at $62,021 during the same period. Census 2021 data indicates that household, family and personal incomes in Windang all fall within the first to tenth percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that 35.5% of locals (925 people) earn between $400 and $799 weekly, unlike regional trends where 29.9% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. A significant portion of Windang's community faces economic challenges, with 44.9% concentrated in sub-$800 weekly brackets. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the third percentile nationally.

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

Windang's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 80.4% houses and 19.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro NSW had 85.5% houses and 14.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Windang stood at 54.6%, with mortgaged properties at 22.6% and rented ones at 22.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure in Windang was $335, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $365. Nationally, Windang's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $335 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 56.2% of all households, including 19.7% couples with children, 25.8% couples without children, and 7.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 43.8%, with lone person households at 42.0% and group households making up 2.2%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.6.

Windang faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 12.5%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 8.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 41.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (8.8%) and certificates (32.8%).

A substantial 22.8% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 8.0% in primary, 7.1% in secondary, and 2.6% in tertiary education. Windang Public School serves local educational needs with an enrollment of 196 students as of a recent report. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. School places per 100 residents stand at 7.5, below the regional average of 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 has 29 active public transport stops. These are mixed bus services operating along 20 routes. They facilitate 558 weekly passenger trips in total.

The accessibility of these services is excellent with residents being an average of 127 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 79 daily trips across all routes, equating to around 19 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Windang faces significant health challenges, affecting both younger and older age groups. Approximately 49% (~1,270 individuals) have private health cover, lower than the Rest of NSW's 51.4% and the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent conditions are arthritis (14.4%) and mental health issues (8.8%), with 54.6% reporting no medical ailments, compared to 63.9% in Rest of NSW.

Windang has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 38.0% (990 people), compared to the Rest of NSW's 19.0%. The health outcomes among seniors are similar to those of the general population.

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

Windang has a low cultural diversity, with 85.8% of its population born in Australia and 89.7% being citizens. English is the primary language spoken at home by 94.4%. Christianity is the predominant religion, practiced by 58.3%, similar to the 58.1% across Rest of NSW.

The top three ancestry groups are English (30.8%), Australian (30.2%), and Irish (9.0%). Notably, Spanish (1.2%) and Welsh (0.9%) populations are higher than regional averages (0.9% and 0.6%, respectively). Hungarian ancestry is also slightly overrepresented at 0.6%.

Windang ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

The median age in Windang is 56 years, notably exceeding Rest of NSW's average of 43 years and significantly higher than Australia's 38 years. The 75-84 age group shows strong representation at 15.0%, compared to Rest of NSW's figure, whereas the 5-14 cohort is less prevalent at 8.5%. This concentration in the 75-84 age group is well above the national average of 6.0%. According to the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 7.2% to 8.1% of Windang's population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 14.0% to 12.5%. Demographic projections for Windang indicate significant shifts by 2041. The 85+ cohort is projected to show the strongest growth at 38%, adding 49 residents to reach a total of 180. However, population declines are projected for the 45-54 and 5-14 cohorts.