Condon - Rasmussen

An assessment of population growth drivers in Condon - Rasmussen reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Condon-Rasmussen's population is 11,672 as of February 2026, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This represents an increase of 873 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,799. The growth was inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses between June 2024 and the Census date. The population density is 252 persons per square kilometer. Condon-Rasmussen's growth rate exceeded that of its SA4 region (7.1%) since the 2021 census, driven primarily by natural growth contributing approximately 63.8% to overall gains. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data for areas not covered by the former or years post-2032.

Proportional growth weightings are applied to state projections lacking age category splits. By 2041, Condon-Rasmussen is projected to increase by 1,493 persons, reflecting a gain of 10.1% over 17 years based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Condon - Rasmussen among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Condon-Rasmussen recorded approximately 46 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 232 homes were approved, with an additional 111 approved so far in FY-26. On average, about 2.2 people moved to the area per new home constructed over these five years, indicating solid demand that supports property values.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $263,000, which is below regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing choices for buyers. In FY-26 alone, there have been $36.5 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating strong commercial development momentum. When compared to the rest of Queensland, Condon-Rasmussen shows comparable construction activity per person, maintaining market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas, although construction activity has recently intensified.

The new developments consist of 78.0% detached houses and 22.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's low-density nature while emphasizing detached housing to attract space-seeking buyers. The estimated population density is approximately 391 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet, low-activity development environment. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Condon-Rasmussen is expected to grow by 1,181 residents through to 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Condon - Rasmussen has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 26 projects likely to affect the area. Notable ones include Riverway Plaza Stage 2 Extension, Somers & Hervey Estate, First Nations Social Housing Project (Rasmussen), and Limestone Estate. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Condon - Rasmussen face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Condon-Rasmussen has a balanced workforce comprising white and blue-collar jobs, with essential services well-represented. As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 9.4%. In September 2025, 4,752 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 5.4% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%, indicating room for improvement.

Workforce participation in Condon-Rasmussen lags at 57.0%, compared to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. According to Census responses, only 3.4% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries among Condon-Rasmussen residents are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and retail trade. The area specializes in public administration & safety, with an employment share 1.9 times the regional level.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence, at 0.8% compared to the regional 4.5%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited, as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force increased by 0.0%, while employment declined by 2.2%, leading to a 2.0 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. In contrast, Rest of Qld experienced employment growth of 1.7% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.4% over ten years. Applying these projections to Condon-Rasmussen's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though these are simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The median taxpayer income in Condon - Rasmussen SA2 is $55,833 and the average is $62,387 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is lower than national averages, with Rest of Qld having a median income of $53,146 and an average income of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $61,366 (median) and $68,570 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Condon - Rasmussen rank modestly, between the 26th and 27th percentiles. Income analysis shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket dominates with 33.0% of residents (3,851 people), similar to regional levels where this cohort represents 31.7%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Condon - Rasmussen, with only 83.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 26th percentile.

Condon - Rasmussen is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Condon-Rasmussen's dwellings, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Condon-Rasmussen stood at 24.6%, with the rest being mortgaged (35.0%) or rented (40.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,342, significantly lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655 and Australia's national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $290, substantially below Non-Metro Qld's $345 and the national figure of $375.

Condon - Rasmussen features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 70.2% of all households, consisting of 25.7% couples with children, 27.4% couples without children, and 16.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 29.8%, with lone person households at 25.7% and group households comprising 4.0% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which matches the average for the Rest of Qld.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 12.1%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 40.9% of residents aged 15 and above holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.9%) and certificates (32.0%). Educational participation is high, with 31.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 12.0% in primary education, 9.5% in secondary education, and 4.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Condon-Rasmussen has 39 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by two routes, offering a total of 363 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 335 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily, with cars being the dominant mode at 94%. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling. Only 3.4% of residents work from home (2021 Census data).

Service frequency averages 51 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 9 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Condon - Rasmussen is well below average with considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions and to an even higher degree among older age cohorts

Condon-Rasmussen faces significant health challenges, according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantially higher than average, particularly among older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~5,882 people), compared to 52.5% across Rest of Qld and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 10.4% and 9.6% of residents respectively. However, 62.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Rest of Qld. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 17.9% of residents aged 65 and over (2,086 people), lower than the 20.4% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

Condon - Rasmussen is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Condon-Rasmussen, surveyed in 2016, had a culturally homogeneous population: 87.7% were Australian citizens, 88.5% were born there, and 93.4% spoke English exclusively at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 52.6%, slightly higher than the regional average of 52.2%. Ancestral origins showed Australian heritage as the highest at 28.5%, followed by English at 27.5%, and Australian Aboriginal at 9.1%, significantly higher than the regional average of 3.9%.

Notable disparities existed in Maori (0.6% vs 0.8%), Filipino (1.3% vs 0.9%), and New Zealand (0.7% vs 0.9%) ethnic groups.

Condon - Rasmussen's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Condon-Rasmussen is 35 years, which is considerably lower than Rest of Qld's average of 41 years and under the national average of 38 years. The 15-24 cohort is notably over-represented at 15.4% locally compared to Rest of Qld's average, while the 55-64 year-olds are under-represented at 9.8%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 13.1% to 15.9%, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 14.3% to 11.9%, and the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 12.4% to 10.3%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Condon-Rasmussen, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to grow by 28% (512 people), reaching 2,368 from 1,855. Conversely, both the 5 to 14 and 55 to 64 age groups are projected to have reduced numbers.