Condobolin

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

Condobolin's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 6,356 people, a decrease of 16 individuals since the 2021 Census figure of 6,372. This decline is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data of 6,352 in June 2024 and an additional 50 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 0.40 persons per square kilometer. While Condobolin experienced a 0.3% decrease since the census, the SA3 area had a 0.4% growth, indicating differing population trends. Natural growth contributed approximately 54.5% of overall population gains in recent periods. 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 from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to these projections, Condobolin's population is expected to decrease by 1,036 persons by 2041, with a projected growth of 52 people in the 75 to 84 age group 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. Between FY21 and FY25, 50 homes were approved, with an additional 4 approved in FY26 as of the present time. The population has been declining recently, suggesting that new supply has likely kept pace with demand, providing good options for buyers.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $471,000, indicating a focus on the premium market by developers. In this financial year, there have been $6.9 million in commercial approvals, reflecting Condobolin's primarily residential nature. Comparatively, Condobolin shows roughly half the construction activity per person when measured against Rest of NSW. 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, possibly due to planning constraints in the area.

New building activity consists of 78.0% detached houses and 22.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining Condobolin's low-density nature with a strong preference for detached housing that attracts space-seeking buyers. This marks a significant shift from existing housing patterns, which are currently 95.0% houses, potentially indicating diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. With an estimated population of 809 people per dwelling approval, Condobolin's development environment is quiet and low-activity. Stable or declining population projections suggest reduced housing demand pressures in the future, benefiting potential buyers.

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

Eleven projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Notable among these are 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.

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

Condobolin's workforce in September 2025 had an unemployment rate of 4.1%, with 3,224 residents employed. This rate was 0.3% higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation was similar to the regional level at 56.4%. Key employment industries included agriculture, forestry & fishing, education & training, and health care & social assistance. Agriculture, forestry & fishing dominated local employment with a share 5.7 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance employed only 11.3% of local workers, lower than Rest of NSW's 16.9%.

Between September 2024 and 2025, Condobolin's labour force decreased by 3.7%, with employment declining by 4.6%, leading to a 1.0 percentage point rise in unemployment. State-level data from November 25 showed NSW employment had contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National forecasts from May-25 projected overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Condobolin's employment mix suggested local employment could increase by 4.8% over five years and 11.2% over ten years, although these estimates did not consider localized population projections.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Condobolin SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $44,996. The average income stood at $53,601. This was lower than the national average 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 that 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, 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% comprised semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 92.0% houses and 8.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Condobolin stood at 46.7%, with mortgaged properties at 25.6% and rented ones at 27.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $867, below Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,200 and Australia's figure of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Condobolin was $180, significantly lower than Non-Metro NSW's $220 and the national average of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute 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, which is 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 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 prevalent, with 36.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.5%) and certificates (27.8%). Educational participation is high, with 32.2% currently enrolled in formal education, comprising primary (14.9%), secondary (8.5%), and tertiary (2.0%) education levels.

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 306 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 41 individual routes that collectively facilitate 500 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically situated 237 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 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%, covering around 2987 people, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 10.6%) and asthma (10.2%). A total of 63.5% of residents claim to be free from medical ailments, slightly higher than the Rest of NSW's 62.4%. As of 2021, approximately 22.3%, or 1417 people, are aged 65 and over, lower than the Rest of NSW's 23.8%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors present 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 had a cultural diversity below average, with 85.5% citizens, 94.4% born in Australia, and 96.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, at 73.0%, compared to 70.4% across Rest of NSW. Top ancestry groups were Australian (34.4%), English (28.2%), and Australian Aboriginal (13.1%), higher than regional averages.

Irish and Scottish were notably overrepresented at 8.1% and 7.5% respectively, compared to regional percentages of 8.9% and 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 higher than the national average of 38. The percentage of residents aged 5-14 is 14.3%, higher than the Rest of NSW figure. However, the percentage of those aged 15-24 is 10.2%, lower than the Rest of NSW figure. According to post-2021 Census data, the percentage of residents aged 65-74 has increased from 11.4% to 12.6%. Conversely, the percentage of those aged 25-34 has decreased from 11.5% to 10.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Condobolin's age profile. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 8%, adding 33 residents to reach a total of 473. All population growth will be driven by seniors aged 65 and above, highlighting demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, populations are projected to decline in the 45-54 and 25-34 age cohorts.