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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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Conder has an estimated 4,916 residents, down from 5,108 at the 2021 Census — a change of 192 people, or 3.8%. The population has thinned by an average 0.6% a year over five years, slower than 99% of areas nationally. That puts 1,088 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to demographic assessments by AreaSearch, the resident count in Conder stands at roughly 4,916 as of Aug 2026. This marks a reduction of 192 people (3.8%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the count reached 5,108 people. This updated figure is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 4,914 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 2 validated new addresses registered following the Census. Consequently, population density sits at 1,087 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks recorded across AreaSearch assessment regions. Inward expansion was largely sustained by natural increase, which accounted for roughly 62.7% of total population additions over recent timeframes.
Projections utilised by AreaSearch rely on SA2 modelling released in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia using 2022 as their starting baseline, supplemented post-2032 or for missing areas by ACT Government cohort models anchored to 2022. Looking ahead across the forward projection horizon, the overall head count is forecast to contract by 21 persons by 2041 under this framework. Even so, individual age demographics are set to expand, particularly the 65 to 74 age group, which is modelled to grow by 156 people. <i>See the age section for more details.</i>
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Over the preceding five-year interval, building authorities have granted only 2 residential development approvals across Conder. Such limited activity reflects a fully established suburban landscape with scarce vacant land for greenfield construction. For prospective purchasers, this lack of fresh supply generally underpins local real estate values, channeling most market transactions toward established homes. Building activity in Conder tracks well beneath wider Australian Capital Territory benchmarks. Constrained residential construction of this nature generally sustains buyer interest and pricing levels across existing properties. Volumes also trail national standards, underscoring the mature character of the suburb alongside potential planning constraints.
Given that local resident totals are projected to plateau or track downward, residential demand pressures should ease across Conder, potentially opening up favourable conditions for incoming buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Conder
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Conder, worth an estimated $45 million. A further 16 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.4 billion. 1 are already under construction and 4 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, health & medical and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Surrounding infrastructure investments, strategic urban schemes, and major civic projects heavily guide suburban evolution. AreaSearch has pinpointed 4 significant projects positioned to influence the area. Key initiatives encompass the Tuggeranong Multi-Unit Development - Gordon, Banks Gateway Estate, Southquay Greenway Stage 2 - Block 1 Section 80 Public Housing, and Lanyon Marketplace Improvements, with primary developments catalogued below.
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Banks Gateway Estate
New residential subdivision by the Suburban Land Agency delivering approximately 220 new homes in Banks, directly adjacent to northern Gordon and within the same primary school catchment. The project is focused on creating a thriving local community.
Lanyon Marketplace Improvements
Public space improvements completed in late 2023 at Lanyon Marketplace in Conder. The project, led by the ACT Government, included new seating and landscaping, improved pedestrian access (paths, pram ramps, safe crossings), a new raised intersection at Balcombe and Sidney Nolan Streets, and additional parking spaces on Sidney Nolan Street. The original record's mention of new Coles/Aldi/specialty stores appears to refer to an expected private sector expansion/refurbishment or is based on speculation, as the public works completed focused on the community space and access, with the Marketplace being anchored by Woolworths and 18 specialty shops.There is an ALDI store located at 9 Sidney Nolan Street nearby.
Tuggeranong Multi-Unit Development - Gordon
Multiple 24-unit developments and supportive housing projects including six single storey supportive housing dwellings with carports, and childcare centre construction for 90 places.
Calwell Retirement Living Precinct
A retirement living precinct proposal by KBDC, featuring 30 one-storey townhouses alongside the Calwell shopping strip.
Calwell Group Centre improvements
Public space upgrades at local shops including new seating, playground with nature play elements, accessible parking bays, improved pedestrian access, upgraded lighting, and enhanced landscaping. Features nest swing, trampolines, slide, steppers and new shade sail.
Calwell Public Housing Development
30 new public housing townhouses (2 and 3 bedroom) built to Class C Adaptable standards. Features evaporative heating/cooling, 6-star energy rating hot water systems, double-glazed windows, and sustainable design.
EV Fast Charging Infrastructure - Calwell (Calwell Shopping Centre)
Public DC fast EV charging delivered at Calwell Shopping Centre and operated by Evie Networks, supported by ACT Government grants and ARENA funding to expand Canberra's charging network.
Canberra Light Rail Stage 4 - Woden to Tuggeranong
Proposed southern extension of the Canberra light rail network connecting Woden Town Centre to Tuggeranong Town Centre via the Athllon Drive corridor. Recent 2026 updates indicate the ACT Government is developing a transit-oriented development (ToD) plan for the Athllon Drive corridor, with conceptual integrated bus and light rail network options for Canberra South expected by June 2026. The project remains part of the long-term City-wide Light Rail Network plan to support a population of 500,000.
2,762 residents of Conder are employed, from a labour force of 2,933. Unemployment sits at 5.8%, with participation at 74.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,892, about 79% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Conder maintains a capable labour market featuring solid representation across community services, a jobless rate of 5.8%, and steady workforce metrics across the prior twelve-month period. Records from March 2026 show 2,762 employed residents, alongside an unemployment rate tracking 1.8% higher than the 4.1% seen across Australian Capital Territory, while labour force involvement is relatively standard (74.6% versus 70.6% in Australian Capital Territory). Census data indicated that only 9.8% of workers operated from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time should be kept in mind. Local workers are predominantly engaged across public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction.
By comparison, professional & technical accounts for only 7.4% of the resident workforce, trailing the Australian Capital Territory figure of 11.1%. Given the gap between local resident workers and physical jobs in the area, the suburb functions mostly as a residential catchment offering relatively few internal job openings. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures indicates that during the 12 months to March 2026, a 1.1% expansion in the labour pool alongside a 0.2% drop in working numbers pushed the unemployment rate up by 1.2 percentage points. Across Australian Capital Territory over the same timeframe, employment climbed 0.3%, the labour force rose 1.1%, and joblessness increased 0.7 percentage points. Broader trajectory insights can be drawn from Jobs and Skills Australia national industry forecasts published in Mar-26. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to local workforce structures to estimate future employment trajectories. Nationally, total employment is projected to climb 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector performances vary substantially. Calibrating these industry rates to Conder's specific worker distribution implies local job counts could grow by 6.3% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (note that this reflects a weighted extrapolation for comparison rather than a localised population forecast).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Conder is $2,574 a week (about $134,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,179 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $72,972 a year against an average of $79,544. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO taxation data compiled by AreaSearch at the postcode level for financial year 2023 indicates a median taxpayer income in the Conder SA2 of $72,972 and an average of $79,544. These figures sit among the top tiers across Australia, compared with an Australian Capital Territory median of $72,206 and an average of $85,981. Factoring in subsequent Wage Price Index expansion of 10.44% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $80,590 for median income and $87,848 for average earnings as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings all placed in upper national brackets, occupying the 90th to 92nd percentiles.
A cohort comprising 33.4% of local residents (1,641 individuals) earns between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional benchmark of 34.3%. Financial capacity is further demonstrated by 42.1% of households collecting more than $3,000 weekly, driving healthy discretionary purchasing power. Shelter costs absorb 13.4% of earnings, while robust income levels elevate the community to the 92nd percentile for disposable earnings and the 7th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Conder had 1,753 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 81% detached houses and 9% apartments. 56% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,148 a month, a total housing cost higher than 80% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 15.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, separate houses made up 80.7% of Conder's residential fabric, while 19.3% consisted of alternative formats including apartments, townhouses, and other dwellings, compared to the broader Australian Capital Territory distribution of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Outright home ownership matched territory-wide levels at 26.3%, with remaining households holding a mortgage (55.8%) or renting (17.8%). Monthly mortgage obligations averaged a median of $2,148, surpassing the Australian Capital Territory figure of $2,080, while median weekly rent stood at $390 against $450 territory-wide. When compared across Australia, local monthly loan repayments sit substantially higher than the national standard of $1,863, and weekly rents likewise exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Conder counted 1,753 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 82% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the bulk of the suburb's living arrangements at 80.5%, comprising couples with children at 41.2%, couples without children at 25.2%, and single parent households at 13.6%. Non-family living structures account for the remaining 19.5%, consisting of single-person dwellings at 18.1% alongside group households at 1.2%. The typical household size registers at 2.8 people, exceeding the Australian Capital Territory norm of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.3% of adults in Conder hold a university qualification, including 17.3% with a bachelor degree and 5.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 22.5% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,437 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,017 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Attainment levels highlight regional disparities, as the proportion of university-qualified residents (26.3%) trails the wider SA4 region benchmark of 46.8%, presenting distinct targets for local educational development. Higher education qualifications are spearheaded by bachelor degrees at 17.3%, alongside postgraduate qualifications at 5.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. In contrast, vocational and technical credentials show strong representation, with 34.4% of individuals aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (22.5%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 30.1% of residents actively participating in education. This proportion includes 10.5% attending primary school, 8.2% in secondary education, and 4.9% undertaking tertiary study.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Conder reaches 32 stops on 62 routes, timetabled for about 5,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Conder features 32 operational transit stops catering to local bus routes. These locations are integrated across 62 individual transit services, generating a combined total of 5,084 weekly passenger trips. Commuter access is strong, with typical walking distances measuring 246 meters to the closest stop. Given the suburban residential setting, outward commuting predominates, with personal vehicles serving as the main travel method at 94%. Household vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.8 per dwelling, exceeding regional norms. Furthermore, 9.8% of the workforce indicated working from home in the 2021 Census, a figure potentially shaped by pandemic conditions.
Service provision across the transit network averages 726 daily journeys across all lines, delivering approximately 158 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.3% of residents in Conder report no long-term health condition. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Assessments of chronic disease rates and mortality metrics by AreaSearch indicate notable health considerations across Conder, with common ailments present across multiple age brackets, while private health insurance coverage is extensive at roughly 58% of the community (~2,870 people). Across Australian Capital Territory, this coverage metric stands at 62.4%. The most widely reported conditions within the suburb are mental health issues and asthma, diagnosed in 10.3 and 8.9% of the population, respectively, while 67.3% of residents reported having no medical conditions, compared to 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory. Chronic ailments occur at above-average rates among working-age cohorts.
Residents aged 65 and over account for 14.0% of the local population (689 people), with senior health metrics facing challenges yet remaining generally aligned with nationwide trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Conder is largely Australian-born, at 79.6% of residents, with 15.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (27.7%) and English (26.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural markers place Conder above broader averages for multicultural diversity, with 20.4% of residents born abroad and 15.3% using a non-English language in their homes. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 47.5% of the community. In relative terms, Islamic affiliation forms a noticeable presence at 2.6% of local residents, compared with 3.4% across Australian Capital Territory. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parental birthplace, the primary cohorts represented in Conder are Australian (27.7%), English (26.7%), and Other (8.7%). Notable variations also emerge among specific European heritages: Polish ancestry represents 1.3% in Conder (against 0.8% regionally), Croatian accounts for 0.9% (against 0.9%), and Russian comprises 0.4% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Conder is 37. 23.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution across Conder aligns closely with territory benchmarks, showing a maximum variance of 6.4 percentage points relative to Australian Capital Territory. This yields an estimated median age of 37, matching the 2021 Census level and sitting 2 years above the territory median of 35 recorded in that Census. In the intervening years, older demographics (65+) expanded from 10.4% to an estimated 14.0% of the population. By 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated among senior and retiree cohorts, projected to grow by 252 residents (37%) to 941. Conversely, contractions are expected across young to middle-aged adults alongside middle-aged and young retiree segments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Conder
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Dec 2025 9 months ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Dec 2025. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 2 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,108 at the 2021 Census → 4,916 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (801071075). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.