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, as per AreaSearch's analysis, is around 11,832 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,033 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,799 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,360 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 234 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 256 persons per square kilometer. Condon-Rasmussen's growth rate of 9.6% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (6.9%) and the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth, contributing approximately 63.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, a population increase of just below the median of Australia's regional areas is expected for Condon-Rasmussen by 2041, with an increase of 1,493 persons reflecting an overall increase of 8.6% over the 17 years.

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

Condon-Rasmussen averaged approximately 46 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 232 homes. As of FY-26 so far, 105 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 2.2 people moved to the area per new home constructed, indicating strong demand that supports property values. The average construction cost value of new homes was $263,000, lower than regional levels, offering more affordable housing options for buyers.

This financial year has seen $36.5 million in commercial development approvals, suggesting healthy local business investment. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Condon-Rasmussen demonstrates similar building activity per capita, maintaining market balance with surrounding areas. Recent periods have shown an increase in development activity.

New developments consist of 78% standalone homes and 22% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes. The estimated population density is 391 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet, low-activity development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Condon-Rasmussen is projected to add 1,021 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth beyond current forecasts.

Condon - Rasmussen has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 24 such projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones include Riverway Plaza Stage 2 Extension, Riverstone Estate, Somers & Hervey Estate, and First Nations Social Housing Project (Rasmussen). 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 with white and blue collar jobs, predominantly in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 9.4%.

As of September 2025, 4752 residents are employed while the unemployment rate stands at 5.4%, higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is lower at 56.0% compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and retail trade. Public administration & safety has notable concentration with employment levels at 1.9 times the regional average.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented at 0.8% compared to Rest of Qld's 4.5%. Local employment opportunities appear limited based on Census data comparison. Between September 2024 and September 2025, labour force increased by 0.0%, but employment declined by 2.2%, raising unemployment rate by 2.0 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment grow by 1.7% and labour force expand by 2.1%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. Statewide in Queensland, employment contracted by 0.01% between November 2024 and November 2025, losing 1210 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May-25 indicate growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Condon - Rasmussen's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The Condon - Rasmussen SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $52,876 and an average income of $59,245 in the financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is below the national average, contrasting with Rest of Qld's median income of $50,780 and average income of $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $60,273 (median) and $67,533 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Condon - Rasmussen, between the 26th and 27th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 33.0% of residents (3,904 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, reflecting patterns seen at regional levels where 31.7% similarly occupy this range. 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 dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 81.3% houses and 18.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Condon-Rasmussen was 24.6%, similar to Non-Metro Qld. Dwellings were either mortgaged (35.0%) or rented (40.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,342, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,517 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure was $290, lower than Non-Metro Qld's $305 and the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 70.2% of all households, including 25.7% couples with children, 27.4% couples without children, and 16.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 29.8%, with lone person households at 25.7% and group households making up 4.0%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the average in 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+ holding them. Advanced diplomas account for 8.9% while certificates make up 32.0%.

Educational participation is high at 31.7%, including 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 operating within it. These stops serve a mix of bus routes. There are 2 individual routes in total, providing 363 weekly passenger trips collectively.

Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 335 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 51 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 9 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Condon - Rasmussen faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 49% (around 5,809 people), lower than Rest of Qld's 53.3% and the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues affect 10.4%, while arthritis impacts 9.6% of residents.

About 62.8% report no medical ailments, compared to Rest of Qld's 67.8%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 17.8% (2,106 people), compared to Rest of Qld's 14.9%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, generally mirroring the overall population's health profile.

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 low cultural diversity with 87.7% citizens, 88.5% born in Australia, and 93.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 52.6%, slightly lower than Rest of Qld's 52.7%. Ancestry showed Australian (28.5%), English (27.5%), and Aboriginal (9.1%) as top groups.

Notable differences included Maori (0.6% vs regional 0.5%), Filipino (1.3% vs 1.1%), and New Zealand (0.7% vs 0.7%).

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

Condon-Rasmussen has a median age of 36, which is lower than the Rest of Qld figure of 41 and Australia's median age of 38. The percentage of people aged 15-24 in Condon-Rasmussen is notably higher at 15.4%, compared to the Rest of Qld average. Conversely, those aged 55-64 are under-represented at 9.8%. Between 2021 and now, the age group 25-34 has increased from 13.1% to 15.3% of the population. Meanwhile, the 5-14 cohort has declined from 14.3% to 12.4%, and the 45-54 group has dropped from 12.4% to 10.8%. Demographic projections suggest significant changes in Condon-Rasmussen's age profile by 2041. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to increase by 558 people (31%), from 1,809 to 2,368. Conversely, both the 55-64 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease in number.