Conder

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Conder's population is around 4,908 as of Feb 2026. This reflects a decrease of 200 people (3.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,108 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,908 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 1 validated new address since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,085 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth, which contributed approximately 69.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections, with 2022 as a base, are adopted. Considering the projected demographic shifts, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the area's population expected to shrink by 34 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 65 to 74 age group, which is projected to increase by 159 people. See the age section for more details.

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

Conder has seen virtually no dwelling approvals in recent years, with 3 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 0 so far in FY-26. Given population has fallen over the past period, development activity has been adequate in relative terms, which is a positive for buyers, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $95,000—under regional levels—indicating more accessible housing choices for buyers. Additionally, $720,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, demonstrating the area's residential nature.

Relative to the Australian Capital Territory, Conder has significantly less development activity. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings, though building activity has accelerated in recent years. This level is likewise lower than nationally, reflecting market maturity and pointing to possible development constraints.

With the population expected to remain stable or decline, Conder should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

Conder has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 21stth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 4 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Tuggeranong Multi-Unit Development - Gordon, Banks Gateway Estate, Southquay Greenway Stage 2 - Block 1 Section 80 Public Housing, and Lanyon Marketplace Improvements, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Conder shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Conder features a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of 5.6%, and relative employment stability over the past year. As of December 2025, 2,757 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 1.8% above the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.8%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (75.0% compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 72.6%). Based on Census responses, a low 9.8% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction. Conversely, professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 7.4% of Conder's workforce compared to 11.1% in the Australian Capital Territory. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 0.1% and the labour force increased by 1.0%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, the Australian Capital Territory experienced employment growth of 0.9% and labour force growth of 1.2%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Conder. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Conder's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

The Conder SA2's income level is among the highest in Australia according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Conder SA2's median income among taxpayers is $72,972 and the average income stands at $79,544, which compares to figures for the Australian Capital Territory's of $72,206 and $85,981 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.26% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $79,729 (median) and $86,910 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Conder, between the 90th and 92nd percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows the largest segment comprises 33.4% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,639 residents), mirroring the region where 34.3% occupy this bracket. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 42.1% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. Housing accounts for 13.4% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 92nd percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Dwelling structure within Conder, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 80.7% houses and 19.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to the Australian Capital Territory's 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Conder was in line with that of the Australian Capital Territory, at 26.3%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (55.8%) or rented (17.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Australian Capital Territory average at $2,148, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $390, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's $2,080 and $450. Nationally, Conder's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are exceeding the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 80.5% of all households, comprising 41.2% couples with children, 25.2% couples without children, and 13.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 19.5%, with lone person households at 18.1% and group households comprising 1.2% of the total. The median household size of 2.8 people is larger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.

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

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (26.3%) substantially below the SA4 region average of 46.8%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 17.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 34.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (22.5%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.5% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 32 active transport stops operating within Conder, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 65 individual routes, collectively providing 5,101 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 246 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 94%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A relatively low 9.8% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 728 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 159 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Conder is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Conder faces significant health challenges, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 58% of the total population (~2,866 people). This compares to 62.4% across the Australian Capital Territory.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 10.3% and 8.9% of residents, respectively, while 67.3% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory. Working-age residents show an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 14.0% of residents aged 65 and over (689 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Conder records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Conder was found to be above average in terms of cultural diversity, with 20.4% of its population born overseas and 15.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Conder is Christianity, which makes up 47.5% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Islam, which comprises 2.6% of the population, compared to 3.4% across the Australian Capital Territory.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Conder are Australian, comprising 27.7% of the population, English, comprising 26.7% of the population, and Other, comprising 8.7% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Polish is notably overrepresented at 1.3% of Conder (vs 0.8% regionally), Croatian at 0.9% (vs 0.9%) and Russian at 0.4% (vs 0.3%).

Conder's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Conder's median age of 37 years is slightly older than the Australian Capital Territory's 35, though essentially aligned with the 38-year national average. The 55 - 64 age group shows strong representation at 15.1% compared to the Australian Capital Territory, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is less prevalent at 11.6%. Since 2021, the 55 to 64 age group has grown from 13.6% to 15.1% of the population, while the 85+ cohort increased from 0.8% to 2.0%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 16.3% to 12.6% and the 15 to 24 group dropped from 13.9% to 11.7%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Conder. The 65 to 74 age cohort is projected to increase solidly, expanding by 128 people (33%) from 391 to 520. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 98% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age groups will see reduced numbers.