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 approximately 4908 as of August 2025. This figure represents a decrease of 200 individuals (3.9%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 5108. The change is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 4908 in June 2024 and an additional validated new address since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1085 persons per square kilometer, 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 ACT Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, using 2022 as the base year. Projections indicate an overall population decline by 34 persons by 2041, with specific age cohorts 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 virtually no dwelling approvals in recent years. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis. Between FY21 and FY25, 3 dwellings were approved, with 0 approved so far in FY26.

Population has fallen during this period, making development activity adequate relative to population changes, which is positive for buyers. Additionally, $720,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Conder shows substantially reduced construction.

This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties. However, development activity has picked up in recent periods. Nationally, Conder's level of development is lower, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. Given stable or declining population forecasts, Conder may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely affecting this region: Tuggeranong Multi-Unit Development - Gordon. Other key projects include Calwell Retirement Living Precinct, Monaro Highway Safety Upgrades, and Canberra Hospital Master Plan. The following details projects most relevant to the area.

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Conder has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Conder has 2,869 residents in work as of June 2025. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, with an estimated employment growth of 2.2% over the past year.

This rate is 1.2% higher than the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate of 3.4%. Workforce participation in Conder is 72.6%, compared to ACT's 69.6%. The leading employment industries among residents are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction.

Professional & technical services show lower representation at 7.4% versus the regional average of 11.1%. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.2%, labour force increased by 1.6%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.6 percentage points in Conder. In contrast, ACT saw employment grow by 1.9%, labour force expand by 1.6%, and unemployment fall by 0.3 percentage points during the same period. As of Sep-25, ACT employment contracted by 0.33% (losing 1,480 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment growth of 6.6% 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, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data shows Conder had a median income of $69,239 and an average of $76,195 in financial year 2022. Nationally, the figures were $68,678 and $83,634 respectively. By March 2025, adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 10.78%, median income is estimated at $76,703 and average at $84,409. Census 2021 data ranks Conder's incomes highly: household, family, and personal incomes are between the 90th and 92nd percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows 33.4% of residents (1,639 people) earn $1,500-$2,999 weekly, similar to the metropolitan region's 34.3%. Notably, 42.1% exceed $3,000 weekly. Housing takes up 13.4% of income, and residents rank in the 92nd percentile for disposable income. Conder'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

In Conder, as recorded in the latest Census, 80.7% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 19.3% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. In comparison, the Australian Capital Territory had 79.6% houses and 20.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Conder was at 26.3%, while 55.8% of dwellings were mortgaged and 17.8% were rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,148, higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,000. The median weekly rent was $390, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's $425. Nationally, Conder's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 80.5% of all households, including 41.2% couples with children, 25.2% couples without children, and 13.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 19.5%, with lone person households at 18.1% and group households making up 1.2%. The median household size is 2.8 people, 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%, substantially lower than the SA4 region average of 46.8%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 17.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational credentials are also 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%, with 10.5% in primary, 8.2% in secondary, and 4.9% in tertiary education.

Conder's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,437 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1017) and balanced educational opportunities with two primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups. It functions as an education hub with 29.3 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 14.9, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Transport analysis shows 33 active transport stops in Conder, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by seven different routes that together facilitate 1,037 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of public transport is rated as good, with residents located an average of 245 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 148 trips per day across all routes, equating 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 of the general population but higher than the national average among older cohorts.

Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 58% of the total population (2,836 people). The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 10.3% and 8.9% of residents respectively, while 67.3% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 66.1% across Australian Capital Territory. As of August 2021, 13.1% of Conder's population is aged 65 and over (641 people), which is lower than the 17.6% in Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those of 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 has cultural diversity above the average, 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, accounting for 47.5% of people. Islam is slightly overrepresented compared to the Australian Capital Territory's average, comprising 2.6% of Conder's population.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups are Australian (27.7%), English (26.7%), and Other (8.7%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Polish is overrepresented at 1.3%, Croatian at 0.9%, and Serbian remains at 0.4%.

Conder's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Conder's median age is 37 years, slightly older than the Australian Capital Territory's 35 but aligned with the national average of 38 years. The 55-64 age group constitutes 14.9% of Conder's population, higher than in the Australian Capital Territory, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 12.0%. Between 2021 and present, the 55-64 age group has increased from 13.6% to 14.9% of the population. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 16.3% to 13.4%, and the 15-24 group has dropped from 13.9% to 11.9%. By 2041, Conder's population is projected to see substantial demographic changes. The 65-74 age cohort is expected to increase by 145 people (39%), from 374 to 520. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for all of the total population growth, reflecting Conder's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 15-24 and 35-44 age groups are projected to decrease in numbers.