Winston Hills
Detached family ownership dominates Winston Hills more than most Sydney middle-ring suburbs: 88.1% of dwellings are separate houses and 86.5% are either owned outright or with a mortgage. The median house price is $1,615,500, supported by household income in the 88.3 percentile nationally. Compared with nearby Baulkham Hills and Seven Hills, the suburb reads as quieter and more owner-occupied, with 12,123 residents, a median age of 41, and 30.3% born overseas, 8.7 percentage points above the national level.
Population
12,123
Median Age
41.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,309/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
128
Median House
$1.6M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
Homebuyers are paying for land, schools and stability rather than apartment choice. The median house price is $1,615,500, while the latest 2025 price point is $1,650,000, 3.1% higher than 2024. Separate houses make up 88.1% of stock, apartments only 7.2%, and 49.1% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms, so family buyers get scale but face a tight detached market. Mortgage payments sit at 26.8% of income, below common stress thresholds, because local household income ranks in the 88.3 percentile nationally.
For Buyers
Homebuyers are paying for land, schools and stability rather than apartment choice. The median house price is $1,615,500, while the latest 2025 price point is $1,650,000, 3.1% higher than 2024. Separate houses make up 88.1% of stock, apartments only 7.2%, and 49.1% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms, so family buyers get scale but face a tight detached market. Mortgage payments sit at 26.8% of income, below common stress thresholds, because local household income ranks in the 88.3 percentile nationally.
For Investors
Winston Hills is an ownership-heavy market, which makes rental supply thinner but turnover lower. Renters account for 13.5% of households, much lower than the combined 86.5% owned outright or mortgaged share, so investor demand depends on families needing access to the area rather than a large transient tenant base. Median rent is $530 per week and vacancy is 4.3%, indicating less pressure than a tight inner rental market. The 104 development approvals in 12 months point to renovation and rebuild activity that can lift dwelling quality over time.
Development Activity
Total DAs
647
Last 12 Months
128
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+30.6%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Winston Hills iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Winston Hills Public School
K-6 · 636 students
Winston Heights Public School
K-6 · 304 students
St Paul the Apostle Primary School
K-6 · 385 students
Demographics
The suburb skews educated, family-sized and slightly older than the national pattern. Median age is 41, which is 1.0 year above the national benchmark, while average household size is 2.9, 0.4 higher than nationally. University attainment is 44.9%, 14.8 percentage points above the national rate, supporting the professional and managerial workforce. Overseas-born residents make up 30.3%, 8.7 points above national, with English ancestry at 3,337 people, Chinese at 1,125, and Mandarin, Arabic and Cantonese adding visible multilingual depth.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
88.1%
Houses
4.8%
Townhouse
7.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing in Winston Hills is defined by large detached stock and low rental churn. Prices rose from $1,600,000 in 2024 to $1,650,000 in 2025, a 3.1% gain and 0.0% below the recent peak because the latest price is also the peak. Ownership is high: 40.9% own outright, 45.6% have a mortgage, and only 13.5% rent. Bedroom mix explains the buyer profile, with 40.0% of homes at 3 bedrooms and 49.1% at 4 or more. Compared with denser apartment markets, the 7.2% apartment share keeps entry options limited.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,681
Rent / wk
$530
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$907
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.3%
Unoccupied
187
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.8%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
20.8%
Couples, no children
10,790
Total families
Economy & Employment
Local earnings are supported by skilled service work and strong socioeconomic scores. Healthcare leads employment at 16.9%, followed by education at 13.4%, professional and tech at 10.8%, construction at 9.2%, and finance at 7.7%. The occupation base is similar: 1,655 professionals, 1,010 managers and 863 clerical or admin workers. Unemployment is 4.0%, with 67.4% of employed residents working full time. SEIFA is consistently above average: IEO decile 8, IER decile 10, IRSD decile 9 and IRSAD decile 9. The higher IER than IEO suggests household resources are especially strong compared with education and occupation alone.
Unemployment
1.6%
Labour Force
6,741
Unemployed
108
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
67.4%
Part-time
28.6%
Participation
52.5%
Employed
4,816
Occupations
Top Industries
University
44.9%
Postgraduate
11.8%
Born Overseas
30.3%
Dwellings
4,117
Transport to Work
Everyday life is car-led, school-focused and affluent compared with national averages. Car drivers make up 86.7% of commuters, far higher than the 4.1% using public transport and 2.8% walking or cycling, so convenience depends heavily on road access. There are 3 local primary schools with ICSEA scores from 1100 to 1104; Winston Hills Public School is the top score at 1104, Winston Heights Public School is close at 1103, and Catholic choice comes through St Paul the Apostle at 1100. IRSAD decile 9 reinforces the area’s above-average social advantage.
Drive
86.7%
Public Transport
4.1%
Walk / Cycle
2.8%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.28%/yr
(+31 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth is forecast to be slow because internal outflow is offsetting overseas arrivals. The trend rate is 0.28% a year, or about 31 people annually, taking the medium population path from 11,302 in 2026 to 11,457 in 2031. Migration is labelled Overseas migration, with average net overseas migration of 103 a year but average net internal migration of -122 a year. Compared with faster release-area markets, this is a mature infill suburb. The gentrification score is 0 and stage is Not gentrifying, although the shift picture is Mixed with 23.3% rent growth.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+103
Net Internal / yr
-122
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Net internal outflow -122/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Winston Hills compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Winston Hills a good suburb to live in?
Yes, especially for households wanting a detached, owner-occupied setting. Separate houses make up 88.1% of dwellings, household income sits in the 88.3 percentile nationally, and there are 3 local primary schools.
What is the median house price in Winston Hills?
The median house price is $1,615,500. The latest price point is $1,650,000 in 2025, which is 3.1% higher than the 2024 level of $1,600,000 and equal to the recent peak.
What schools are in Winston Hills?
Winston Hills has 3 local primary schools: Winston Hills Public School with ICSEA 1104, Winston Heights Public School with ICSEA 1103, and St Paul the Apostle Primary School with ICSEA 1100.
Is Winston Hills safe?
A suburb-level crime rate per 1,000 residents is not available, so current NSW crime maps should be checked. Socioeconomic indicators are strong, with IRSAD decile 9 and 40.9% of homes owned outright.
Is Winston Hills good for property investment?
It suits investors seeking stable family demand more than high rental turnover. Renters are only 13.5% of households, median rent is $530 per week, vacancy is 4.3%, and 104 development approvals show ongoing renewal.
How is Winston Hills's population changing?
Population growth is modest, forecast at 0.28% a year or about 31 people annually. The medium path reaches 11,457 residents by 2031, with overseas migration of 103 a year offset by internal migration of -122.
What languages are spoken in Winston Hills?
English remains dominant, but the suburb has a notable multilingual layer. Overseas-born residents are 30.3% of the population, with Mandarin spoken by 243 people, Arabic by 234, Cantonese by 147, Korean by 107 and Hindi by 92.
Is there much development in Winston Hills?
Yes, there is steady small-scale activity rather than large greenfield expansion. There were 104 development applications in 12 months, including dwelling houses, demolition and rebuild work, and some commercial development.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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