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Conder has an estimated 4,914 residents, down from 5,108 at the 2021 Census — a change of 194 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 1,087 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Conder is approximately 4,914 as of May 2026. This represents a decline of 194 people (3.8%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 5,108 people. This shift is calculated from the ABS estimated resident population of 4,914 in June 2025 and 1 validated new addresses registered since the Census. The resulting population density is 1,087 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical figures across locations studied. Natural growth was the primary driver of population changes, accounting for 62.7% of all population increases recently.
AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for each SA2 region. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, and for any projections past 2032, age cohort growth rates from ACT Government projections based in 2022 are used. Under this approach, forecasts suggest a shrinking overall population, with Conder losing 18 persons by 2041. Nevertheless, specific age brackets are set to expand, particularly the 65 to 74 age group, which is projected to grow by 154 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Residential development in Conder has been extremely quiet lately, with only 3 homes approved over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 0 approvals have been logged. With the population dropping recently, this level of construction has been relatively balanced for buyers, and new residences carry a mean expected construction cost of $95,000—below regional averages—indicating more affordable options. Additionally, commercial development remains minimal, with $720,000 in commercial approvals documented in the current financial year. Compared to Australian Capital Territory, building development in Conder is substantially lower. This constrained volume of new construction typically helps maintain demand and pricing for existing homes, even though building pace has risen recently.
The construction rate is also below the national average, reflecting the established character of the area and indicating potential planning constraints. With population projections remaining flat or declining, Conder is likely to face reduced housing demand pressures, which should benefit prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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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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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development projects play a major role in regional performance. AreaSearch has tracked 4 projects likely to influence this suburb. Main 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 details provided on those of highest relevance.
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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 74.9%. 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 3,890, 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 possesses a capable labor force with strong representation in essential services, showing an unemployment rate of 5.8% alongside stable job numbers over the preceding year. In March 2026, 2,762 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 1.8% higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.1%, and participation in the workforce was standard at 74.9% compared to 70.8% in Australian Capital Territory. According to Census data, a modest 9.8% of workers performed their roles from home, although this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local workers are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction.
Conversely, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, employing 7.4% of the Conder workforce compared to 11.1% across Australian Capital Territory. Comparing the Census working population against the resident population indicates that this mostly residential suburb provides few local jobs. Based on analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch, the local workforce grew by 1.1% in the year ending March 2026, while the number of employed people decreased by 0.2%, leading to a 1.2 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Australian Capital Territory saw employment rise by 0.3%, the labor force expand by 1.1%, and unemployment increase by 0.7 percentage points. National forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide context for future employment demand in Conder. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future employment trends. While the nationwide workforce is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of change varies by sector. Projecting these industry trends onto Conder's specific workforce structure suggests local employment would rise by 6.3% over five years and 12.9% over ten years.
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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The most recent postcode data from the ATO for financial year 2023 shows that residents in the Conder SA2 earn some of the highest incomes in the nation, with a median of $72,972 and an average of $79,544. This is compared to the median of $72,206 and average of $85,981 in Australian Capital Territory. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of $80,590 (median) and $87,848 (average) as of March 2026. Census figures confirm that family, household, and individual earnings in Conder rank in the 90th to 92nd percentiles nationwide.
In terms of earnings distribution, the largest cohort consists of 33.4% of residents (1,641 people) who fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is similar to the wider region where 34.3% are in this category. High-income earners are prominent, with 42.1% earning more than $3,000 weekly, pointing to significant local buying power. Housing costs absorb 13.4% of income, while strong salaries place the suburb in the 92nd percentile for disposable income, and its SEIFA income measurement places it in the 7th decile.
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 latest Census, housing types in Conder consisted of 80.7% standalone houses and 19.3% other dwelling types such as townhouses, apartments, and alternative structures, compared to 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings in Australian Capital Territory. Home ownership rates in Conder matched Australian Capital Territory at 26.3%, with 55.8% of properties mortgaged and 17.8% rented. The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,148 was higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080, whereas the median weekly rent of $390 was lower than the regional figure of $450.
On a national level, Conder's mortgage payments are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents also exceed the national median 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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Families make up the majority of households at 80.5%, comprising 41.2% couples with children, 25.2% couples without children, and 13.6% single parents. Non-family living arrangements account for 19.5% of households, consisting of 18.1% single-person households and 1.2% group households. The median household size of 2.8 persons is larger than the Australian Capital Territory average 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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The suburb faces some educational challenges, as university qualification rates (26.3%) are notably lower than the SA4 average of 46.8%. This gap represents a key area for targeted educational strategies. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 17.3%, with postgraduate degrees at 5.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Vocational qualifications are common, with 34.4% of residents aged 15+ holding trade or technical certificates, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (22.5%). Participation in study is high in the community, with 30.1% of the population enrolled in education. This breakdown includes 10.5% in primary schools, 8.2% in high schools, and 4.9% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Conder reaches 32 stops on 65 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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An analysis of public transport reveals there are 32 active stops within Conder, which are serviced by buses. These stops support 65 separate routes, facilitating 5,101 passenger trips every week. Access to transport is rated well, with homes situated an average of 246 meters from the nearest stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the area, and private vehicles remain the primary transit mode for 94% of commuters. Average car ownership is 1.8 vehicles per household, which is higher than the regional average. A low 9.8% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic measures.
Across all routes, service frequency averages 728 daily trips, which translates to roughly 159 weekly runs 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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Conder faces clear health challenges based on analysis of death rates and chronic illness rates, with common medical issues present in both younger and older cohorts, though private health insurance coverage is high at 58% of the population (~2,869 people). This is compared to 62.4% across Australian Capital Territory. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 10.3 and 8.9% of residents, while 67.3% of the population reported no chronic conditions compared to 70.2% in Australian Capital Territory. Working-age residents experience chronic health conditions at rates above the average.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 14.1% of the population (691 people). The health statistics for these seniors show some challenges, with national rankings generally matching the broader population.
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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Conder is above the average in cultural diversity, with 20.4% of residents born overseas and 15.3% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 47.5% of the population. The most notable religious overrepresentation is Islam, which accounts for 2.6% of residents compared to 3.4% in Australian Capital Territory. Looking at parent country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are Australian at 27.7%, English at 26.7%, and Other at 8.7%. Some minor ethnic groups show differences in local representation: Polish background accounts for 1.3% of Conder (vs 0.8% regionally), Croatian is at 0.9% (vs 0.9%), and Russian is at 0.4% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Conder is 37. 23.6% 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 median age of 37 in Conder is slightly older than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35, but close to the national figure of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket is highly represented at 15.3% compared to Australian Capital Territory, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 11.7%. Since 2021, the 55 to 64 group has increased from 13.6% to 15.3%, and the 65 to 74 cohort grew from 6.8% to 8.3%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 16.3% to 12.2%, and the 15 to 24 group decreased from 13.9% to 11.9%.
Projections for 2041 show notable shifts in age distribution. The 65 to 74 bracket is set to grow by 137 people (33%) from 409 to 547. Combined, the 65+ age groups will represent 96% of the population growth, indicating an aging community. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age cohorts are expected to contract.
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 Aug 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) | May 2026 3 months ago 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Dec 2025 8 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 5 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 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month 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 — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,108 at the 2021 Census → 4,914 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 May 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.