Winmalee

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

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population of Winmalee is around 6,437, reflecting an increase of 49 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 6,388. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's validation of resident population at 6,425 following examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and one additional validated new address since the Census date. The population density ratio is approximately 710 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across other areas assessed by AreaSearch. Winmalee's growth rate of 0.8% since the census positions it within 0.4 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 1.2%. Population growth in the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 97.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. For population projections, 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, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to these projections, the suburb's population is expected to decline by 265 persons by 2041, with a projected increase of 134 people in the 75 to 84 age group.

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

Winmalee has seen approximately four new homes approved annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 22 homes were approved, with one more approved so far in FY-26.

The population decline in recent years has maintained an adequate housing supply relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. New homes are being constructed at an average cost of $451,000, aligning with regional trends. Compared to Greater Sydney, Winmalee has significantly less development activity, 66.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties due to limited new home supply. The area's development activity is also under the national average, suggesting its established nature and potential planning limitations.

New development consists predominantly of detached houses (83.0%) and townhouses or apartments (17.0%), preserving Winmalee's traditional low-density character focused on family homes. As of now, there are an estimated 1281 people per dwelling approval in the area, 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 very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely affecting the region: Rail Infrastructure Upgrades - Springwood Station. Other notable projects include Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley Flood Management, Digital Western Parkland City, and Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport. The most relevant projects are listed below.

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Employment performance in Winmalee ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

Winmalee has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 1.6% as of June 2025, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. This rate is 2.6 percentage points lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Winmalee stands at 65.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Notably, the area has a particular specialization in education & training, with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services employ only 6.0% of local workers, lower than Greater Sydney's 11.5%.

The predominantly residential nature of Winmalee suggests limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between the Census working population and resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, the labour force in Winmalee decreased by 2.3%, while employment declined by 2.2%, resulting in a fall of 0.1 percentage points in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.6% and the labour force expand by 2.9%, with an increase of 0.3 percentage points in unemployment during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years for national employment. Applying these projections to Winmalee's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Winmalee's median income among taxpayers was $58,423 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $71,348 during the same period. These figures are higher than Greater Sydney's median and average incomes of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated median income in Winmalee would be approximately $65,790 by September 2025, with average income projected at $80,345. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Winmalee cluster around the 71st percentile nationally. The predominant income cohort spans 34.8% of locals (2,240 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, which is similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort represents 30.9%. Housing accounts for 13.8% of income in Winmalee. Residents' strong earnings place them within the 77th percentile for disposable income nationally, with the area's SEIFA income ranking placing it in the 7th decile.

Winmalee is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Winmalee, as per the latest Census, 98.1% of dwellings were houses, with 1.8% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Sydney metro's 92.3% houses and 7.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Winmalee stood at 39.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 48.5% and rented ones at 11.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,033. Median weekly rent in Winmalee was $450, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Winmalee's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than 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 make up 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 account for 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 2.4.

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

Educational qualifications in Winmalee trail regional benchmarks, with 28.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney. 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.

This includes 10.4% in primary education, 9.2% in secondary education, and 4.4% pursuing tertiary education. Winmalee High School and Winmalee Public School serve a total of 1,075 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1044) with balanced educational opportunities. Educational provision follows conventional lines, split between one primary and one secondary institution.

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

Transport analysis in Winmalee shows 44 active public transport stops operating, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 37 different routes that together facilitate 411 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as good, with residents on average being located 205 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, there is an average service frequency of 58 trips per day, which equates to approximately 9 weekly trips per individual stop.

Winmalee's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Winmalee's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks, reflecting a typical range of common health conditions seen across both younger and older age groups.

Approximately 55% (~3,548 people) of Winmalee's total population has private health cover, which is notably high. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 8.9 and 8.6% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 66.6%, claim to be completely free from medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 64.1%. Winmalee has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 18.8% (1,210 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 24.3%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Winmalee are above average and outperform the general population in terms of health metrics.

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

Winmalee's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 86.0% of its population born in Australia, 94.9% being citizens, and 95.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion in Winmalee, comprising 54.9% of people. Judaism was overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, with 0.2% of Winmalee's population identifying as such.

The top three ancestry groups were English (30.3%), Australian (28.5%), and Irish (9.9%). Notably, Welsh (0.8%) Dutch (1.8%) and Maltese (1.2%) populations were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.7%, 1.6% and 0.8% respectively.

Winmalee's median age exceeds the national pattern

Winmalee has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's median age of 38. The 65-74 age cohort is notably over-represented in Winmalee at 10.8%, compared to the Greater Sydney average, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 9.1%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 4.8% to 6.7% of the population, and the 15-24 cohort increased from 12.5% to 13.7%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has declined from 10.2% to 9.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Winmalee's age profile will change significantly. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to increase by 111 people (26%), from 431 to 543. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for all of Winmalee's population growth, reflecting its aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 65-74 and 45-54 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.