Winmalee

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

As per ABS population updates for the broader area and validated addresses by AreaSearch, the estimated population of Winmalee as of February 2026 is around 6,500. This reflects a growth of 112 people (1.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,388. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimated resident population of 6,438, based on their examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 717 persons per square kilometer, roughly inline with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Winmalee's growth rate exceeded that of its SA3 area (1.7%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 97.0% 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. According to these projections, Winmalee's population is expected to decline by 265 persons by 2041, with a projected increase of 143 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. Between FY21-FY25, around 21 homes were approved, with one more approved in FY26 so far. The population decline over recent years has maintained adequate housing supply relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice.

New homes are constructed at an average value of $451,000, slightly above the regional average, indicating focus on quality developments. This year, $6.8 million worth of commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Winmalee has significantly less development activity, 68.0% below the regional average per person, which typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. This level is also below national average, suggesting planning constraints and maturity of the area. New developments consist of 80.0% detached houses and 20.0% medium to high-density housing, maintaining Winmalee's traditional low density character appealing to families seeking space. This shift from the current 98.0% houses reflects decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyles requiring diverse affordable housing options.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 2561 people, indicating a quiet development environment with stable or declining population expected in the future, potentially creating buying opportunities.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely affecting this region: Rail Infrastructure Upgrades - Springwood Station. Key projects also include 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 has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%. As of December 2025, there are 3482 residents in work, with the unemployment rate at 2.6%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is somewhat lower at 68.2% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%.

According to Census responses, a high 39.2% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Winmalee shows strong specialization in education & training with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services employ only 6.0% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, indicated by a lower Census working population compared to resident population. During the year to December 2025, Winmalee's labour force decreased by 4.9%, alongside a 4.6% employment decline, causing unemployment to fall by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest total employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Winmalee's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by approximately 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

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 shows median income in Winmalee at $58,423 and average income at $71,348. This is higher than Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from financial year ending June 2023 to September 2025, estimated current incomes are approximately $63,599 (median) and $77,669 (average). According to the 2021 Census, Winmalee's household, family, and personal incomes rank at the 71st percentile nationally. The income band of $1,500 - $2,999 captures 34.8% of residents (2,262 individuals), similar to metropolitan Sydney's 30.9%. Housing costs account for 13.8% of income. Residents rank in the 77th percentile for disposable income, and the area's 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 structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.1% houses and 1.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Winmalee stood at 39.7%, with the rest being mortgaged (48.5%) or rented (11.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427, and median weekly rent was $450, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Winmalee's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,167 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 account for 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 constitute 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, which is 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

In Winmalee Trail, 28.1% of residents aged 15 years and above hold university degrees compared to Greater Sydney's 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational credentials are held by 39.7% of residents aged 15 years and above, with advanced diplomas at 12.5% and certificates at 27.2%. Educational participation is high, with 30.4% currently enrolled in formal education: 10.4% in primary, 9.2% in secondary, and 4.4% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably 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.

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

Winmalee has 45 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 37 different routes, offering a total of 408 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically living 205 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Winmalee's residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 92%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 39.2% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 58 trips per day across all routes, equating to 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 better-than-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups have a low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is high at approximately 55% (~3,583 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Mental health issues affect 8.9% of residents, while asthma impacts 8.6%. Sixty-six point six percent declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among the working-age population are typical. Nineteen point four percent of residents are aged 65 and over (1,261 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors 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, as per the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census of Population and Housing conducted on 9 August 2016, showed low cultural diversity with 86.0% of its population born in Australia. The proportion of citizens was high at 94.9%, and English speakers at home were dominant at 95.5%. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 54.9% of Winmalee's population.

Notably, Judaism had a higher representation in Winmalee at 0.2% compared to Greater Sydney's average of 0.8%. In terms of ancestry, English heritage was significantly higher than regional averages at 30.3%, Australian heritage was also high at 28.5%, and Irish heritage was present at 9.9%. Other ethnic groups with notable divergences included Welsh (0.8% vs regional average of 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 and Australia's figure of 38 years. Comparing Winmalee's demographic with Greater Sydney's average, the 65-74 age group is notably over-represented at 10.8%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 8.7%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 4.8% to 7.0% of the population, and the 15-24 cohort has risen from 12.5% to 13.8%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 10.2% to 8.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Winmalee's age profile. The 85+ age cohort is projected to surge by 107 people (103%) from 104 to 211. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 100% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Meanwhile, the 45-54 and 65-74 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.