Conder
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Conder's population, as per AreaSearch's analysis, was around 4,909 as of November 2025. This figure shows a decrease of 199 people, representing a 3.9% drop since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 5,108. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,909 in June 2024 and one validated new address added post-Census date. This results in a population density of 1,086 persons per square kilometer, roughly aligning with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Natural growth contributed approximately 69.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections, using 2022 as a base, are adopted. Projected demographic shifts indicate an overall population decline by 34 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are expected to grow, notably the 65 to 74 age group, projected to increase by 159 people.

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

Conder has seen few dwelling approvals in recent years. Three homes were approved between the financial years 2021 (FY-21) and 2025 (FY-25). No dwelling approvals have been recorded so far in the current financial year, FY-26.

Despite a population decline over this period, development activity has been adequate relative to the population change, which is positive for buyers. New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $95,000, lower than regional levels, offering more affordable housing options for buyers. This financial year, $720,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's predominantly residential nature.

Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Conder has significantly less development activity. The limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. However, building activity has accelerated in recent years, indicating potential development constraints. With population expected to remain stable or decline, Conder should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially presenting opportunities for buyers.

Conder has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 36thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects expected to influence the region: Tuggeranong Multi-Unit Development - Gordon (scheduled for completion in November 2019), Banks Gateway Estate (commenced in February 2018 and expected to finish in late 2020), Lanyon Marketplace Improvements (beginning in March 2020, with completion planned for December 2021), and Southquay Greenway Stage 2 - Block 1 Section 80 Public Housing (started in July 2019, expected to finish in June 2021). These are the most relevant projects.

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Employment conditions in Conder remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Conder has a skilled workforce with key industries being public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 4.7%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.2%. There are 2,869 residents in work while the unemployment rate is 1.2% higher than Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.4%. Workforce participation is 72.6%, compared to Australian Capital Territory's 69.6%.

The professional & technical sector is under-represented at 7.4%, compared to 11.1% in Australian Capital Territory. Employment opportunities appear limited locally, with a lower Census working population vs resident population count. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.2% and labour force increased by 1.6%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Conder's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.3% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

Conder's median income among taxpayers is $69,239 according to AreaSearch data from the ATO for financial year 2022. The average income stands at $76,195 in Conder during this period. Nationally, the median income was $68,678 and the average was $83,634 in the same year. Based on a 13.6% growth since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $78,656 (median) and $86,558 (average). From the Census conducted in August 2021, Conder's household income ranked at the 90th percentile nationally. Family income also ranked highly, at the 91st percentile, while personal incomes were at the 92nd percentile. The earnings profile shows that 33.4% of residents earned between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, with another 42.1% earning more than $3,000 weekly. Housing expenses accounted for 13.4% of income, and Conder's residents ranked in the 92nd percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 7th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Conder, as per the latest Census, consisted of 80.7% houses and 19.3% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and others. This compares to the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) figures of 79.6% houses and 20.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Conder stood at 26.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 55.8% and rented ones at 17.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,148, higher than the ACT average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure for Conder was $390, compared to the ACT's $425. Nationally, Conder's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,148 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while median weekly rents were $390 against the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 80.5% of all households, consisting of 41.2% couples with children, 25.2% couples without children, and 13.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 19.5%, with lone person households at 18.1% and group households comprising 1.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.6.

Conder performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

The area's university qualification rate is 26.3%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 46.8%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 34.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (22.5%). Educational participation is high at 30.1%, comprising primary education (10.5%), secondary education (8.2%), and tertiary education (4.9%).

Conder's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,437 students, serving distinct age groups with balanced educational opportunities (ICSEA: 1017). The area functions as an education hub with 29.3 school places per 100 residents, attracting students from surrounding communities, compared to the regional average of 14.9.

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

Conder has 33 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 7 different routes that together provide 1037 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport in Conder is good, with residents typically located 245 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 148 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 31 weekly trips per individual stop.

Conder's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Conder's health metrics are close to national benchmarks, with common health conditions among its residents somewhat typical but higher than the national average among older cohorts.

Approximately 58% of Conder's total population (2,837 people) has private health cover, which is exceptionally high compared to the national rate. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 10.3 and 8.9% of residents respectively. Conversely, 67.3% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, slightly higher than the Australian Capital Territory's average of 66.1%. Conder has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over compared to the Australian Capital Territory, with 13.1% (642 people) versus 17.6%. However, health outcomes among seniors in Conder present some challenges that require more attention than those for the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Conder was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Conder's cultural diversity is notable, with 20.4% of its population born overseas and 15.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Conder, comprising 47.5%. Islam is slightly overrepresented compared to the Australian Capital Territory, with 2.6% versus 2.4%.

Regarding ancestry, Australians make up 27.7%, followed by English at 26.7% and Other at 8.7%. Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Polish at 1.3% (regional average is 0.8%), Croatian at 0.9% (vs regional 0.8%) and Serbian at 0.4% (same as regional).

Conder's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Conder's median age is 37 years, which is slightly older than the Australian Capital Territory's median age of 35 but essentially aligned with the national average of 38 years. The age group of 55-64 shows strong representation at 14.9%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's percentage. Conversely, the age group of 25-34 is less prevalent in Conder at 12.0%. Between 2021 and present, the 55 to 64 age group has grown from 13.6% to 14.9% of the population. During this period, the 45 to 54 age cohort has declined from 16.3% to 13.4%, and the 15 to 24 age group has dropped from 13.9% to 11.9%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Conder. The 65 to 74 age cohort is projected to increase solidly, with an expansion of 144 people (39%) from 375 to 520. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 100% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 15 to 24 and 35 to 44 age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.