Condobolin
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Condobolin's population was around 6,352 as of August 2025, a decrease of 20 people since the 2021 Census which reported 6,372 people. This change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 6,352 in June 2024 and 48 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was 0.40 persons per square kilometer. While Condobolin saw a 0.3% decline since census, its SA3 area experienced 0.3% growth. Natural growth contributed approximately 54.5% of overall population gains recently. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year.

Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the area's population is projected to shrink by 1,036 persons, but the 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 52 people.

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 between FY-21 and FY-25, with a total of 50 homes approved during this period. As of FY-26, an additional 2 dwellings have been approved. The population decline in recent years suggests that the new supply has likely kept pace with demand, providing good buying options for consumers.

The average expected construction cost value for new properties is $433,000, aligning with regional patterns. In FY-26, Condobolin has seen $6.9 million in commercial approvals, indicating a primarily residential area. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Condobolin exhibits roughly half the construction activity per person. Nationally, it ranks among the 20th percentile of areas assessed, suggesting more limited housing choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing properties. New building activity in Condobolin consists of 78.0% detached houses and 22.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving its low-density nature with a focus on detached housing to attract space-seeking buyers.

This marks a significant shift from the current housing pattern, which is predominantly composed of houses (95.0%). This change may indicate diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences, as well as housing affordability needs. The estimated population per dwelling approval in Condobolin is 809 people, reflecting its quiet and low-activity development environment. With projected stability or decline in population, the area should experience reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

Condobolin has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 15thth percentile nationally

Eleven projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include GrainCorp Condobolin Rail Siding Upgrade, Lachlan Views Estate (Scott Street Sub-division), NSW Heavy Vehicle Rest Stops Program (TfNSW), and NSW Inland Rail Interface Improvements. The following list details those likely to be most 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 has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar employment, diverse sector representation, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%. As of June 2025, there are 3,253 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.2% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%.

Workforce participation is similar to Rest of NSW at 56.4%. The leading employment industries among residents include agriculture, forestry & fishing, education & training, and health care & social assistance. Condobolin has a particular specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share 5.7 times the regional level. However, health care & social assistance employs only 11.3% of local workers, below Rest of NSW's 16.9%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census working population to local population counts. Between June 2024 and June 2025, the labour force decreased by 2.5%, employment declined by 3.5%, causing unemployment to rise by 1 percentage point. In comparison, Rest of NSW had an employment decline of 0.1%, labour force growth of 0.3%, with unemployment rising by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase in employment over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Condobolin's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 4.8% over five years and 11.2% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 ended June 2022, Condobolin had a median income among taxpayers of $44,996 with an average income level of $53,601. This is lower than the national average and compares to median incomes of $49,459 and average incomes of $62,998 across Rest of NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% from financial year ended June 2022 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $50,670 for median income and $60,360 for average income as of September 2025. Census data from 2021 shows household incomes in Condobolin fall between the 14th and 19th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that the largest segment comprises 30.0% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, with a total of 1,905 residents falling into this category. This pattern is similar to the broader area where 29.9% occupy this income range. Housing costs are modest in Condobolin, with 91.6% of income retained after housing expenses. 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

In Condobolin, as per the latest Census evaluation, 94.9% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 5.1% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Non-Metro NSW's figures of 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. The median weekly rent in Condobolin was $180, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $220. Nationally, Condobolin's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $867 versus 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 comprise the remaining 33.2%, with lone person households at 31.4% and group households making up 1.7%. 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 most common at 11.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are held by 36.3% of residents aged 15+, including advanced diplomas (8.5%) and certificates (27.8%). Educational participation is high, with 32.2% currently enrolled in formal education, including primary (14.9%), secondary (8.5%), and tertiary (2.0%) levels.

Condobolin has a robust network of 9 schools educating approximately 1,056 students, consisting of 3 primary, 1 secondary, and 5 K-12 schools.

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, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 41 different routes that collectively facilitate 500 weekly passenger trips. The town's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents on average located 237 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 71 trips per day across all routes, which equates 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

Health data indicates significant health challenges in Condobolin, with high prevalence of common conditions across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low, at approximately 47% (around 2,985 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 10.6% and 10.2% of residents respectively. 63.5% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly higher than the Rest of NSW's 62.4%. Condobolin has 22.3% (1,416 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Rest of NSW's 23.8%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are challenging but better than those for the general population.

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 predominant religion in Condobolin is Christianity, comprising 73.0% of the population, compared to 70.4% across the Rest of NSW. Regarding ancestry, the top three groups are Australian (34.4%), English (28.2%), and Australian Aboriginal (13.1%), which is significantly higher than the regional average of 7.9%.

Notably, Irish ethnicity is overrepresented in Condobolin at 8.1% compared to 8.9% regionally, and Scottish ethnicity is also slightly overrepresented at 7.5% versus 7.2%.

Condobolin's median age exceeds the national pattern

Condobolin's median age is 41 years, which is lower than the Rest of NSW average of 43 but higher than the national average of 38. The 5-14 age group comprises 14.3%, compared to the Rest of NSW figure. The 15-24 cohort makes up 10.2%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 65-74 age group has increased from 11.4% to 12.6%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 11.5% to 10.5%. Demographic modeling indicates significant changes in Condobolin's age profile by 2041. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 8%, adding 33 residents to reach 473. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive all population growth, reflecting demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 45-54 and 25-34 cohorts.