Condobolin

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

Condobolin's population, as per AreaSearch's analysis, was approximately 6,356 as of November 2025. This figure reflects a decrease of 16 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,372. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,352 in June 2024 and an additional 50 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 0.40 persons per square kilometer. While Condobolin experienced a 0.3% decline since the census, the SA3 area achieved 0.4% growth, indicating divergent population trends. Natural growth contributed approximately 54.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to these projections, Condobolin's population is expected to decline by 1,036 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts like the 75 to 84 group are projected to grow, with an anticipated increase of 52 people in this age bracket over this period.

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

Condobolin averaged approximately 10 new dwelling approvals annually over recent years. Between financial year 2021 (FY-21) and FY-25, 50 homes were approved, with an additional 3 approved so far in FY-26. The population decline in recent years suggests that the new supply has likely been meeting demand, providing good options for buyers.

The average construction value of new properties is $433,000, aligning with regional patterns. This financial year (FY-26), there have been $6.9 million in commercial approvals, indicating Condobolin's primarily residential nature. Comparatively, Condobolin exhibits roughly half the construction activity per person when measured against the Rest of NSW. Nationally, it ranks among the 20th percentile of areas assessed, suggesting more limited housing choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing properties. This level is below the national average, reflecting the area's maturity and potentially indicating planning constraints.

New building activity in Condobolin consists of 78.0% detached houses and 22.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving its low-density character and appealing to space-seeking buyers. This marks a significant shift from the current housing pattern, which is 95.0% houses, possibly due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. The estimated population per dwelling approval in Condobolin is 809 people, indicative of its quiet, low-activity development environment. With stable or declining population projections, Condobolin is expected to experience reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

Condobolin has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 41stth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 11 projects that may affect the region. Notable initiatives include Lachlan Views Estate (Scott Street Sub-division), GrainCorp Condobolin Rail Siding Upgrade, NSW Heavy Vehicle Rest Stops Program (TfNSW), and NSW Inland Rail Interface Improvements. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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The employment landscape in Condobolin presents a mixed picture: unemployment remains low at 3.5%, yet recent job losses have affected its comparative national standing

Condobolin's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs with diverse sector representation. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 3.5%.

The local unemployment rate is 0.2% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%, with similar workforce participation at 56.4%. Leading employment industries are agriculture, forestry & fishing, education & training, and health care & social assistance. Agriculture, forestry & fishing employs 5.7 times the regional level in Condobolin, while health care & social assistance employs 11.3% of local workers, below Rest of NSW's 16.9%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data.

Between June 2024 and June 2025, Condobolin's labour force decreased by 2.5%, employment declined by 3.5%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.0 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of NSW had an employment decline of 0.1% with unemployment rising by 0.4%. As of Nov-25, NSW employment contracted by 0.03% with a state unemployment rate of 3.9%, favourable compared to the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's projections from May-25 forecast national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth varies by industry sector. Applying these projections to Condobolin's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 4.8% over five years and 11.2% over ten years.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Condobolin SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $44,996. The average level stood at $53,601. This was lower than average on a national basis and compared to levels of $49,459 and $62,998 across Rest of NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $50,670 (median) and $60,360 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Condobolin all fall between the 13th and 18th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate the largest segment comprises 30.0% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (1,906 residents), reflecting patterns seen in the broader area where 29.9% similarly occupy this range. While housing costs are modest with 91.6% of income retained, the total disposable income ranks at just the 22nd percentile nationally.

Condobolin is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Condobolin, as per the latest Census, 94.9% of dwellings were houses while 5.1% consisted of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This is compared to Non-Metro NSW's 92.0% houses and 8.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Condobolin stood at 46.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 25.6% and rented ones at 27.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $867, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,200. Median weekly rent in Condobolin was recorded at $180, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $220. Nationally, Condobolin's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Condobolin features high concentrations of lone person households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 66.8% of all households, including 26.7% couples with children, 28.5% couples without children, and 10.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 33.2%, comprising 31.4% lone person households and 1.7% group households. The median household size is 2.4 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.3.

Condobolin faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 15.3%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 36.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas account for 8.5% and certificates for 27.8%. Educational participation is high, with 32.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 14.9% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 2.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Condobolin has 306 active public transport stops. These are a mix of train and bus stations. There are 41 individual routes operating in total.

Collectively, these provide 500 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport is rated as good, with residents typically located 237 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 71 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately one weekly trip per individual stop.

Health performance in Condobolin is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Condobolin faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low, at approximately 47% (around 2,987 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most common conditions are arthritis (10.6%) and asthma (10.2%). About 63.5% report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Rest of NSW at 62.4%. Around 22.3% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,417 people), lower than the 23.8% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors show some challenges but perform better than the general population in health metrics.

The latest Census data sees Condobolin placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Condobolin's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 85.5% of its population being Australian citizens, 94.4% born in Australia, and 96.1% speaking English only at home. The dominant religion in Condobolin is Christianity, comprising 73.0% of the population, compared to 70.4% across the Rest of NSW. In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups are Australian (34.4%), English (28.2%), and Australian Aboriginal (13.1%), which is notably higher than the regional average of 7.9%.

There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Irish is overrepresented at 8.1% compared to 8.9% regionally, and Scottish is at 7.5% compared to 7.2%.

Condobolin's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Condobolin's median age is 41 years, which is lower than the Rest of NSW average of 43 but exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age group of 5-14 years old represents 14.3% of Condobolin's population, compared to the Rest of NSW figure. The 15-24 age group makes up 10.2% of Condobolin's population. According to data from the 2021 Census, the 65-74 age group has increased from 11.4% to 12.6% of the population, while the 25-34 age group has decreased from 11.5% to 10.5%. By 2041, Condobolin's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 8%, adding 33 residents to reach a total of 473. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive all population growth in the area, highlighting demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, populations are projected to decline in the 45-54 and 25-34 age groups.