Winmalee

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

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Winmalee is around 6,430 people. This figure represents an increase of 42 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,388. AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population as 6,422 in June 2025, along with two validated new addresses since the Census date, supports this inference. The population density is approximately 709 persons per square kilometer, aligning with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Winmalee's growth rate of 0.7% since the census places it within 0.9 percentage points of the SA3 area's 1.6%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 97.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to these projections, Winmalee's population is expected to decline by 279 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are anticipated to grow, with the 75 to 84 age group projected to increase by 116 people over this period.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Winmalee has seen approximately four new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 21 homes were approved, with one more approved in FY26 so far. On average, 0.9 people moved to the area per dwelling built over these five years.

This suggests that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing buyers with more options and potentially driving population growth beyond current expectations. The average value of new homes being constructed is $451,000, slightly above the regional average, indicating a focus on quality developments. In FY26, $6.8 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential character. Comparatively, Winmalee has significantly less development activity than Greater Sydney, with 67.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. This level is also below the national average, suggesting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

The new development consists of 80.0% detached houses and 20.0% medium to high-density housing, maintaining Winmalee's traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 98.0% houses, indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. The estimated population per dwelling approval in Winmalee is 2571 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. With population expected to remain stable or decline, Winmalee should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

Winmalee has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

AreaSearch has identified a single project that is likely to impact the area: Rail Infrastructure Upgrades - Springwood Station, along with other key projects such as Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley Flood Management, Digital Western Parkland City, and Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market strength in Winmalee positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Winmalee's skilled workforce has an unemployment rate of 1.6%, as per AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, there are 3461 residents employed with an unemployment rate of 2.5% lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney's 68.8%.

Notably, 39.2% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Education & training is particularly strong with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level, while professional & technical employs only 6.0% of local workers compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area appears to have limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population.

Between December 2024 and December 2025, Winmalee's labour force decreased by 5.0%, employment declined by 4.7%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point drop in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.2% and labour force expansion of 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest total employment could increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Winmalee's employment mix indicates local employment growth could be around 6.6% in five years and 13.6% in ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 indicates that Winmalee's median income is $58,423 and average income stands at $71,348. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003 for the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% from financial year ending June 2023 to March 2026, estimated median income would be approximately $64,452 and average income around $78,711 by March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes in Winmalee cluster around the 71st percentile nationally. The data shows that 34.8% of individuals in Winmalee earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, reflecting a pattern seen in metropolitan regions where 30.9% fall within this income range. Housing expenses account for 13.8% of income. The area's strong earnings place residents within the 77th percentile for disposable income, and its SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Winmalee's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.1% houses and 1.8% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Winmalee was at 39.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 48.5% and rented ones at 11.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Winmalee was $450, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Winmalee's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,167 against the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Winmalee features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 81.0% of all households, including 40.2% couples with children, 29.7% couples without children, and 10.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 19.0%, with lone person households at 17.5% and group households comprising 1.4%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

The educational profile of Winmalee exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Winmalee's educational qualifications trail Greater Sydney's benchmarks, with 28.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 38.0%. This gap indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.5%) and certificates (27.2%).

Educational participation is high, with 30.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.4% in primary, 9.2% in secondary, and 4.4% in tertiary education.

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

Winmalee has 45 operational public transport stops, served by a mix of buses along 37 routes. These routes facilitate 408 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents on average located 205 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Winmalee's residential nature. Cars are the dominant transport mode at 92%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 39.2% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 58 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 9 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Winmalee is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Winmalee shows superior health outcomes based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and elderly age groups exhibit low prevalence of common health issues.

Private health cover is high at approximately 55% (~3,544 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 8.9 and 8.6% respectively. 66.6% of residents declare no medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Health outcomes among working-age individuals are typical. The area has 19.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,234 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 15.5%. Senior health outcomes are above average, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

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

Winmalee's population was found to have low cultural diversity, with 86.0% born in Australia and 94.9% being citizens. English was spoken at home by 95.5%. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 54.9%.

Judaism was overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 0.8%. The top ancestry groups were English (30.3%), Australian (28.5%), and Irish (9.9%). Notable divergences included Welsh (0.8% vs regional 0.4%), Dutch (1.8% vs 0.7%), and Maltese (1.2% vs 1.0%).

Winmalee's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Winmalee has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. Comparing Winmalee's age distribution with Greater Sydney's average, the 65-74 cohort is notably over-represented at 10.9%, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 9.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 4.8% to 6.8% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort has risen from 12.5% to 14.1%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 10.2% to 9.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Winmalee's age profile will change significantly. The 85+ age group is projected to grow dramatically by 110 people (115%), from 96 to 207 individuals. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for all of Winmalee's total population growth. Meanwhile, the 45-54 and 65-74 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.