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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
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Conder has an estimated 4,916 residents, down from 5,108 at the 2021 Census — a change of 192 people, or 3.8%. The population has thinned by an average 0.6% a year over five years, slower than 99% of areas nationally. That puts 1,088 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to evaluation of regional ABS population releases alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Conder is estimated to house approximately 4,916 residents as of Aug 2026. This represents a reduction of 192 people (3.8%) compared with the 2021 Census tally of 5,108 people. Such movement is calculated from an estimated resident population of 4,914 identified in AreaSearch's review of the June 2025 ABS ERP release, supplemented by 2 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. Consequently, population density stands at 1,087 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks recorded across AreaSearch locations.
Recent population gains were predominantly underpinned by natural increase, accounting for roughly 69.0% of total additions. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 using 2022 as a base year are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 locations, while age cohort trajectories from ACT Government SA2 modeling (also benchmarked to 2022) are incorporated for periods post-2032 and uncovered localities. Looking ahead, demographic forecasts suggest the suburb of Conder will experience an overall population contraction of 21 persons by 2041 under this framework. Nonetheless, certain demographics will expand, particularly the 65 to 74 demographic, which is slated to add 159 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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An assessment of ABS residential building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that the suburb of Conder has experienced subdued residential construction activity, recording an estimated 3 homes approved across the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, with no new dwellings approved so far in FY-25. Amid recent population contraction, local housing availability has kept pace with underlying demand to maintain a balanced marketplace offering reasonable options for purchasers. Meanwhile, commercial approvals totaling $720,000 have been logged during the current financial year, highlighting an environment centered predominantly on residential use. Relative to broader benchmarks across Australian Capital Territory, Conder demonstrates a significantly lower pace of building activity.
Constrained additions to local housing stock tend to reinforce pricing resilience and sustained buyer interest across established residences. This performance also sits below the nationwide benchmark, reflecting the mature layout of the suburb and potential local planning constraints. Anticipated demographic stability or minor shrinkage in Conder is likely to soften pressure on local residential inventory, creating favorable purchasing conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Conder
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Conder, worth an estimated $53 million. A further 16 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.56 billion. 2 are already under construction and 4 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and health & medical. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Regional development and infrastructure upgrades play a central role in shaping community progression. AreaSearch has highlighted 4 projects likely to influence the local area, including the Tuggeranong Multi-Unit Development - Gordon, Banks Gateway Estate, Southquay Greenway Stage 2 - Block 1 Section 80 Public Housing, and Lanyon Marketplace Improvements.
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Tuggeranong Multi-Unit Development - Gordon
Multiple 24-unit developments and supportive housing projects including six single storey supportive housing dwellings with carports, and childcare centre construction for 90 places.
Banks Gateway Estate
New residential subdivision by the Suburban Land Agency delivering approximately 220 new homes in Banks, directly adjacent to northern Gordon and within the same primary school catchment. The project is focused on creating a thriving local community.
Lanyon Marketplace Improvements
Public space improvements completed in late 2023 at Lanyon Marketplace in Conder. The project, led by the ACT Government, included new seating and landscaping, improved pedestrian access (paths, pram ramps, safe crossings), a new raised intersection at Balcombe and Sidney Nolan Streets, and additional parking spaces on Sidney Nolan Street. The original record's mention of new Coles/Aldi/specialty stores appears to refer to an expected private sector expansion/refurbishment or is based on speculation, as the public works completed focused on the community space and access, with the Marketplace being anchored by Woolworths and 18 specialty shops.There is an ALDI store located at 9 Sidney Nolan Street nearby.
Calwell Retirement Living Precinct
A retirement living precinct proposal by KBDC, featuring 30 one-storey townhouses alongside the Calwell shopping strip.
Calwell Group Centre improvements
Public space upgrades at local shops including new seating, playground with nature play elements, accessible parking bays, improved pedestrian access, upgraded lighting, and enhanced landscaping. Features nest swing, trampolines, slide, steppers and new shade sail.
Calwell Public Housing Development
30 new public housing townhouses (2 and 3 bedroom) built to Class C Adaptable standards. Features evaporative heating/cooling, 6-star energy rating hot water systems, double-glazed windows, and sustainable design.
EV Fast Charging Infrastructure - Calwell (Calwell Shopping Centre)
Public DC fast EV charging delivered at Calwell Shopping Centre and operated by Evie Networks, supported by ACT Government grants and ARENA funding to expand Canberra's charging network.
Canberra Light Rail Stage 4 - Woden to Tuggeranong
Proposed southern extension of the Canberra light rail network connecting Woden Town Centre to Tuggeranong Town Centre via the Athllon Drive corridor. Recent 2026 updates indicate the ACT Government is developing a transit-oriented development (ToD) plan for the Athllon Drive corridor, with conceptual integrated bus and light rail network options for Canberra South expected by June 2026. The project remains part of the long-term City-wide Light Rail Network plan to support a population of 500,000.
2,762 residents of Conder are employed, from a labour force of 2,933. Unemployment sits at 5.8%, with participation at 74.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,892, about 79% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Conder maintains a capable local workforce featuring strong representation across vital public services, an unemployment rate of 5.8%, and steady job conditions over the past twelve months, according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, employed locals numbered 2,762 residents, while local joblessness stood 1.8% higher than the 4.1% recorded for Australian Capital Territory, alongside a labor participation rate of 74.8% versus 70.6% across Australian Capital Territory. Census figures indicated that 9.8% of employed persons conducted their duties from home, a metric potentially shaped by Covid-19 restrictions. Key sectors supporting local workers comprise public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction.
By contrast, professional & technical roles account for only 7.4% of resident workers, trailing the 11.1% benchmark across Australian Capital Territory. As a largely suburban residential setting, local employment opportunities remain limited based on the ratio between resident workers and local jobs recorded in the Census. AreaSearch evaluation of broader ABS and SALM metrics indicates that in the year leading to March 2026, the local workforce grew by 1.1% while total jobs fell by 0.2%, resulting in an unemployment increase of 1.2 percentage points. Over the same timeframe across Australian Capital Territory, employment rose by 0.3%, the labor force expanded by 1.1%, and unemployment climbed by 0.7 percentage points. Projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future employment prospects in Conder. Mapped against the suburb's existing occupational profile, national five-year and ten-year growth forecasts of 6.6% and 13.7% translate into projected local job growth of 6.3% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, based on industry weightings without incorporating local population changes.
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Median household income in Conder is $2,574 a week (about $134,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,179 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $69,239 a year against an average of $76,195. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Postcode taxation figures from the ATO for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch show that earnings in the suburb of Conder rank exceptionally high on a national scale, registering a median of $69,239 alongside an average of $76,195. Across Australian Capital Territory, corresponding benchmarks stand at a median of $72,206 and an average of $85,981. Factoring in Wage Price Index movement of 10.44% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $76,468 for median income and $84,150 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household earnings between the 90th and 92nd percentiles nationally.
Individual earnings show 33.4% of residents (1,641 individuals) within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring the wider metropolitan proportion of 34.3%. Furthermore, 42.1% of households generate weekly earnings above $3,000, underpinning solid retail capacity. Accommodation costs absorb 13.4% of earnings, disposable income sits at the 92nd percentile, and the SEIFA income measure places the suburb in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Conder had 1,753 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 81% detached houses and 9% apartments. 56% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,148 a month, a total housing cost higher than 80% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 15.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential stock in Conder at the time of the most recent Census was dominated by separate houses at 80.7%, with semi-detached, apartment, and other formats accounting for 19.3%, compared to 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings across Australian Capital Territory. Outright home ownership stood at 26.3%, matching the Australian Capital Territory rate, while properties with a mortgage accounted for 55.8% and rented dwellings comprised 17.8%. Median monthly mortgage commitments averaged $2,148 locally compared with $2,080 across Australian Capital Territory, while median weekly rent was $390 against $450 territory-wide. When assessed against national metrics, Conder's mortgage obligations sit well above the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the nationwide standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Conder counted 1,753 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 82% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 80.5% of local living arrangements, led by couples with children at 41.2%, couples without children at 25.2%, and single-parent households at 13.6%. Non-family dwellings make up the remaining 19.5%, consisting of single-person households at 18.1% and group living arrangements at 1.2%. The typical household size stands at 2.8 people, higher than the Australian Capital Territory benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.3% of adults in Conder hold a university qualification, including 17.3% with a bachelor degree and 5.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 22.5% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,437 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,017 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Higher education qualifications present an area for development, with university attainment standing at 26.3% compared to the wider SA4 regional average of 46.8%. Bachelor qualifications account for 17.3%, postgraduate awards represent 5.7%, and graduate diplomas make up 3.3%. Conversely, vocational and technical credentials are strong, with 34.4% of the population aged 15+ holding trade or technical certificates, encompassing 11.9% with advanced diplomas and 22.5% holding certificates. Active participation in study is pronounced across the community, with 30.1% of the populace engaged in formal learning. This encompasses 10.5% attending primary schools, 8.2% in secondary education, and 4.9% enrolled in tertiary programs.
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Public transport in Conder reaches 32 stops on 62 routes, timetabled for about 5,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity in Conder features 32 active transport stops supported by bus services. These facilities are connected via 62 individual routes that deliver 5,084 weekly passenger trips. Commuter access is strong, with typical walking distances to a stop averaging 246 meters. Reflecting the area's residential profile, outbound travel is common and private vehicles dominate commuting at 94%, with average vehicle ownership at 1.8 per dwelling. In addition, 9.8% of workers reported working from home in the 2021 Census during COVID-19 conditions. Transit services maintain an average scheduling rate of 726 trips per day across the network, providing approximately 158 weekly trips at each designated stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.3% of residents in Conder report no long-term health condition. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators compiled by AreaSearch regarding chronic illness and mortality highlight noticeable health considerations in Conder across various age brackets, alongside a substantial private health insurance rate of approximately 57% of all residents (~2,816 people), compared to 62.4% across Australian Capital Territory. Mental health conditions and asthma constitute the most frequently reported diagnoses, affecting 10.3 and 8.9% of residents, respectively, while 67.3% reported no long-term health concerns compared with 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory. Chronic ailments are elevated among residents of working age. The suburb includes 14.0% of residents aged 65 and over (688 people), whose overall health measures align with broader national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Conder is largely Australian-born, at 79.6% of residents, with 15.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (27.7%) and English (26.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Conder is relatively elevated, with 20.4% of residents born abroad and 15.3% communicating in a language other than English in their households. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 47.5% of the local population, while affiliations classified as Other account for 1.2% locally versus 1.4% across Australian Capital Territory. Regarding ancestral origins, the most prominent backgrounds reported in Conder are Australian at 27.7%, English at 26.7%, and Other at 8.7%. Distinct variations also appear across specific ancestries, including Polish representation at 1.3% locally (compared to 0.8% across the region), Croatian at 0.9% (versus 0.9%), and Russian at 0.4% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Conder is 37. 23.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic structure of Conder aligns closely with Australian Capital Territory norms, showing a maximum variance of 6.5 percentage points across age cohorts. The median age is estimated at 37, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 2 years above the Australian Capital Territory median of 35 from that period. Since that Census, the proportion of residents aged 65+ has increased from 10.4% to an estimated 14.0%. By 2041, the senior and retiree demographic is projected to experience the highest growth, expanding by 255 residents (37%) to reach 943, whereas cohorts of young to middle-aged adults and younger retirees are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Conder
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Dec 2025 9 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Dec 2025. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 2 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,108 at the 2021 Census → 4,916 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL80039). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.