Condobolin

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

Condobolin's population, as of May 2026, is approximately 6,348, a decrease of 24 people since the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 6,372. This decline reflects an estimated resident population of 6,345 in June 2025 and an additional 46 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 0.40 persons per square kilometer. Since the 2021 census, Condobolin's population has decreased by 0.4%, slightly better than the SA3 area's decline of -0.6%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 52.6% 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 by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. These projections indicate a population decline to 5,324 persons by 2041, a decrease of 1,024 people from the current population. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 35 people 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 has averaged approximately 10 new dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, 50 homes were approved, with an additional 8 approved so far in FY26. The population decline in recent years suggests that new supply has likely been meeting demand, providing good options for buyers.

The average construction value of new properties is $471,000, indicating a focus on the premium market and high-end developments. This financial year has seen $6.9 million in commercial approvals, reflecting Condobolin's primarily residential nature. When compared to Rest of NSW, Condobolin shows roughly half the construction activity per person. Nationally, it ranks among the 20th percentile of areas assessed, suggesting limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing properties. This level is below average nationally, which could indicate maturity in the area or possible planning constraints.

New building activity consists of 78.0% detached houses and 22.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving Condobolin's low density nature with a focus on detached housing that attracts space-seeking buyers. This marks a significant shift from existing housing patterns, which are currently 95.0% houses, potentially due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. The estimated population of 809 people per dwelling approval reflects Condobolin's quiet, low activity development environment. With population projections showing stability or decline, the area should experience reduced housing demand pressures in the future, benefiting potential buyers.

Condobolin has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 24thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 11 projects likely to affect the region. Notable ones 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 relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Condobolin recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Condobolin's workforce is balanced across white and blue collar jobs with diverse sectors represented. The unemployment rate was 4.7% as of December 2025. There were 3,200 residents employed at this time, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which was 0.8% higher than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation in Condobolin was 66.8%, exceeding Regional NSW's rate of 60.5%. According to Census responses, 14.3% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries were agriculture, forestry & fishing, education & training, and health care & social assistance. The area had a significant specialisation in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share 5.7 times the regional level.

In contrast, health care & social assistance employed only 11.3% of local workers, below Regional NSW's rate of 16.9%. Many residents appeared to commute elsewhere for work based on Census data comparing working population to local population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, the labour force decreased by 2.5%, employment declined by 3.9%, leading to a rise in unemployment of 1.4 percentage points. In comparison, Regional NSW experienced an employment decline of 1.2%, labour force decline of 0.8%, with unemployment rising by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Condobolin. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Condobolin's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 4.8% over five years and 11.2% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 30, 2023 shows Condobolin SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $47,084 with average level at $55,303. This is lower than national averages of $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year ending June 30, 2023, current estimates would be approximately $51,943 (median) and $61,010 (average) as of March 2026. Census data from 2021 indicates household, family and personal incomes in Condobolin fall between the 13th and 18th percentiles nationally. Income brackets show largest segment comprises 30.0% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (1,904 residents), similar to broader area where 29.9% occupy this range. Housing costs are modest with 91.6% of income retained, however 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

Condobolin's dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 94.9% houses and 5.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% 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, below Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Condobolin was $180, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Condobolin's mortgage repayments were 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 fairly typical 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 account for the remaining 33.2%, with lone person households at 31.4% and group households comprising 1.7%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which aligns with the Regional NSW average.

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 NSW's 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 prominent, with 36.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.5%) and certificates (27.8%). Educational participation is high at 32.2%, comprising 14.9% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 2.0% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably 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 317 active public transport stops, consisting of both train and bus services. These stops are operated by 42 different routes, collectively offering 572 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these stops is rated as good, with residents typically living within 237 meters of the nearest stop. In this primarily residential area, most commuters travel outward, predominantly using cars (88%), with walking accounting for 8% of journeys. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 14.3% of residents work from home, which may be partly due to COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 81 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately one weekly trip per individual stop. A map accompanies this analysis, displaying the 100 nearest stops to the location's centerpoint.

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

Condobolin faces substantial health challenges according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are notable in both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is very low at approximately 47% of the total population (~3,008 people), compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (10.6%) and asthma (10.2%), while 63.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 63.3% across Regional NSW. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 22.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,440 people), with health outcomes among seniors presenting some challenges, ranking even higher than the general population nationally.

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 has a cultural diversity below average, with 85.5% citizens, 94.4% born in Australia, and 96.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 73.0%, compared to Regional NSW's 55.9%. The top three ancestral groups are Australian (34.4%), English (28.2%), and Australian Aboriginal (13.1%), which is significantly higher than the regional average of 4.6%.

Notably, Irish ancestry is overrepresented at 8.1% in Condobolin compared to the regional average of 8.8%, while Scottish ancestry stands at 7.5% versus the regional average of 8.0%.

Condobolin's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Condobolin's median age is 41 years, which is lower than Regional NSW's average of 43 but higher than the national average of 38. The percentage of residents aged 5-14 is 13.9%, compared to Regional NSW's figure. However, those aged 15-24 make up only 10.7% of Condobolin's population. According to data from the 2021 Census, the percentage of residents aged 15-24 has increased from 9.3% to 10.7%, while those aged 65-74 have risen from 11.4% to 12.6%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 55-64 has decreased from 13.6% to 12.8%. By 2041, Condobolin's age profile is expected to change significantly. The number of residents aged 75-84 is projected to grow by 7%, adding 31 people to reach a total of 496 in this cohort. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive all population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, populations in the 45-54 and 0-4 age groups are expected to decline.