Windradyne

Windradyne lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Windradyne's population, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 3,500. This figure reflects an increase of 191 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,309. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 3,443 residents following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024, and an additional 92 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,383 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Windradyne's growth of 5.8% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (2.9%) and the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 73.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, 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. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, a significant population increase is forecast for Windradyne, with an expected increase of 945 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 24.9% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Windradyne recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Windradyne has seen approximately 7 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 36 homes were approved, with another 6 approved in FY-26 so far.

This results in an average of about 5.6 new residents per year arriving for each dwelling constructed during this period. The demand for housing significantly outpaces supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost value of $450,000. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Windradyne records markedly lower building activity, with 51.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new properties typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties.

This activity is also under the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. New development consists of 80.0% detached dwellings and 20.0% townhouses or apartments, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. The location has approximately 454 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area. Looking ahead, Windradyne is expected to grow by 871 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Windradyne has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Three projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area: Windradyne 1100 Subdivision, Bathurst Hospital Redevelopment, 56 Colville Street Residential Development, and Robin Hill Convenience Centre.

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Windradyne ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Windradyne has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 1.2%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of June 2025, 1,937 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.5% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%.

Workforce participation in Windradyne stands at 62.3%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety, with a notable concentration in the latter at 1.4 times the regional average. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence, accounting for only 0.8% of employment compared to 5.3% regionally. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities.

Between Jun-24 and Jul-25, labour force decreased by 2.0%, while employment declined by 2.2%, causing unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of NSW saw an employment decline of 0.1% and a labour force growth of 0.3%, with unemployment rising by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, although industry-specific projections vary significantly. Applying these projections to Windradyne's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

Windradyne's median taxpayer income was $56,018 and average was $67,561 in financial year 2022. This is higher than Rest of NSW's median income of $49,459 and average income of $62,998. By September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $63,082 and average $76,080, based on a 12.61% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. According to Census 2021 income data, personal income ranks at the 58th percentile ($843 weekly) and household income at the 39th percentile. The earnings profile shows that 35.0% earn $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,225 residents). Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.5% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 40th percentile.

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

Windradyne's dwelling structure in the latest Census showed 89.5% houses and 10.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro NSW's 86.1% houses and 13.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Windradyne was at 33.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.1% and rented ones at 30.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,635, below Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Windradyne was $350, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $315. Nationally, Windradyne's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Windradyne features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 69.4% of all households, including 27.6% couples with children, 26.5% couples without children, and 13.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 30.6%, with lone person households at 27.1% and group households comprising 3.9%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the average for the Rest of NSW.

Educational achievement in Windradyne places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

The area's university qualification rate is 21.5%, significantly lower than NSW's average of 32.2%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common, at 15.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 40.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (30.8%).

Educational participation is high, with 29.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.1% in primary education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 3.6% pursuing tertiary education. Educational facilities appear to be outside the immediate catchment boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

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

Windradyne has 38 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 15 different routes, offering a total of 476 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport in Windradyne is rated excellent, with residents on average living just 127 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, there are an average of 68 trips per day, which amounts to roughly 12 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

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

Approximately 54% (~1,877 people) of Windradyne's total population has private health cover, compared to 51.4% across the Rest of NSW. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are asthma (affecting 11.5% of residents) and mental health issues (impacting 11.1%). However, 60.7% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.5% across the Rest of NSW. Windradyne has 18.9% (661 people) of its residents aged 65 and over. The health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, largely aligning with the general population's health profile in the area.

Windradyne is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Windradyne's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 91.2% of its population being citizens, 90.4% born in Australia, and 95.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Windradyne, comprising 60.0% of people, compared to 61.6% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (33.4%), English (30.2%), and Irish (10.4%).

Notably, Hungarian representation is higher at 0.5% in Windradyne compared to the regional average of 0.2%. Similarly, Australian Aboriginal representation is higher at 5.3%, compared to 4.6% regionally, and Serbian representation is also higher at 0.3%, compared to 0.1%.

Windradyne's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Windradyne is 37 years, which is lower than the Rest of NSW average of 43 years and close to the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that individuals aged 25-34 are prominent at 14.7%, while those aged 55-64 comprise a smaller proportion at 10.2% compared to Rest of NSW. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 11.8% to 12.9%. Conversely, the 45-54 age cohort has decreased from 10.7% to 9.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Windradyne's age structure. The 25-34 age group is projected to rise substantially by 62%, from 514 to 831 individuals. Meanwhile, both the 15-24 and 65-74 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.