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Conder has an estimated 4,914 residents, down from 5,108 at the 2021 Census — a change of 194 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 1,087 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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Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS for the wider region and newly confirmed street numbers by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Conder has an estimated population of 4,914 as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 194 residents (3.8%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 5,108 individuals. The shift is calculated from a resident base of 4,914, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS's recent ERP update (June 2025) plus 1 newly verified address after the Census. This population size yields a density of 1,087 residents per square kilometer, a figure that is generally comparable to normal densities observed across sites checked by AreaSearch.
Gains in local numbers were mostly driven by natural increase, which made up roughly 69.0% of all population increases recently. AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 zone, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 territories lacking this coverage, and for any years past 2032, age group growth percentages from the ACT Government's SA2 projections, anchored to a 2022 base year, are substituted. Looking ahead, these models project a downward trajectory for the suburb of Conder, with a predicted loss of 18 citizens by 2041. On the other hand, certain demographic cohorts are set to expand, particularly the 65 to 74 demographic, which is expected to rise by 157 individuals. Further details are available in the age breakdown.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Evaluations by AreaSearch of building data from the ABS show that the suburb of Conder has recorded almost no residential construction permits lately, with only 3 homes approved over the prior 5 fiscal years. For the current FY-26, no permits have been documented. Because of the shrinking population, housing availability has kept pace with demand, ensuring a balanced market with diverse opportunities for buyers. Additionally, commercial building approvals worth $720,000 have been logged this fiscal year, indicating a heavy emphasis on residential properties. Relative to the Australian Capital Territory, the suburb of Conder displays significantly reduced building volume.
This restricted supply of new homes typically helps maintain demand and supports the value of existing properties, even though building permits have picked up pace recently. The construction rate is also lower than the national level, illustrating the mature state of the local market and hinting at potential limits on new construction. Given the outlook for stable or shrinking population numbers, the suburb of Conder might face reduced real estate demand, creating advantageous conditions for home buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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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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Changes in local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning policies play a vital role in local trends. A total of 4 developments have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the community. Prominent projects include Tuggeranong Multi-Unit Development - Gordon, Banks Gateway Estate, Southquay Greenway Stage 2 - Block 1 Section 80 Public Housing, and Lanyon Marketplace Improvements, with details below on the most significant works.
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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 3,890, 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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The workforce in the suburb of Conder is highly trained, showing a strong concentration in vital service sectors, an unemployment level of 5.8%, and steady job counts over the prior year, based on AreaSearch compilations of statistical data. By March 2026, there are 2,762 working locals, representing an unemployment rate that is 1.8% higher than the 4.1% recorded for the Australian Capital Territory. Workforce participation stands at a typical 74.8%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory average of 70.8%. Census data indicates that a minor 9.8% of employed residents worked out of their homes, though this could be influenced by coronavirus social distancing measures.
The primary sectors employing residents of the suburb of Conder are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction. By contrast, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, accounting for 7.4% of workers compared to the territory average of 11.1%. As a largely residential community, local employment options appear limited, as seen when comparing Census working counts to resident figures. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader area indicates that during the year leading to March 2026, the local workforce grew by 1.1% while employment counts fell by 0.2%, causing the jobless rate to climb by 1.2 percentage points. Meanwhile, across the Australian Capital Territory, total employment expanded by 0.3%, the labor force grew by 1.1%, and unemployment climbed 0.7 percentage points. National workforce forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future job demand in the suburb of Conder. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future employment trends. While nationwide employment is predicted to rise by 6.6% in five years and 13.7% in ten years, actual growth varies widely among different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the industry mix of the suburb of Conder yields a projected local job growth of 6.3% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, which is a basic weighted calculation for demonstration purposes and does not account for specific local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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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According to the most recent postcode income tax statistics from the ATO for the financial year 2023, the suburb of Conder has a median taxpayer income of $69,239 and an average of $76,195. This represents a very high level relative to the nation, compared to the Australian Capital Territory median of $72,206 and average of $85,981. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year 2023, current earnings would translate to roughly $76,468 for the median and $84,150 for the average as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Conder ranked in the top tier, placing between the 90th and 92nd percentiles nationally.
Income distribution shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket includes 33.4% of the population (1,641 people), matching the wider region where 34.3% fall into this bracket. Top earners represent a major group, with 42.1% making more than $3,000 per week, pointing to strong spending power in the population. Housing costs consume 13.4% of earnings, and these high incomes put residents in the 92nd percentile for disposable income, with the local SEIFA income index placed 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 architecture in the suburb of Conder, based on the most recent Census, consists of 80.7% standalone houses and 19.3% other types of housing, such as semi-detached homes, units, and alternative dwellings, compared to 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings in the Australian Capital Territory. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Conder match those of the Australian Capital Territory at 26.3%, with the remaining residents paying off mortgages (55.8%) or renting (17.8%). The median monthly home loan repayment locally was higher than the territory average at $2,148, whereas the median weekly rent stood at $390, compared to the Australian Capital Territory figures of $2,080 and $450.
Across the nation, mortgage costs in the suburb of Conder are considerably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents also exceed the national median 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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The suburb of Conder is dominated by family households, which make up 80.5% of the total, consisting of 41.2% couples with children, 25.2% couples without children, and 13.6% single parents. Non-family households account for the remaining 19.5%, with single-person households representing 18.1% and group homes forming 1.2% of the community. The median household size of 2.8 individuals is higher than the Australian Capital Territory average 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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The suburb of Conder displays lower rates of university completion, with 26.3% of residents holding a tertiary degree compared to the SA4 regional average of 46.8%. This gap highlights both a challenge and a focus area for local educational strategies. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Vocational and technical abilities are widely held, with 34.4% of residents aged 15+ holding a trade qualification, split between advanced diplomas at 11.9% and certificates at 22.5%. School enrollment rates are very high, with 30.1% of the community actively participating in formal study.
This comprises 10.5% attending primary schools, 8.2% in secondary education, and 4.9% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Conder reaches 32 stops on 65 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 transit data shows 32 transit stops in the suburb of Conder, consisting of bus services. These stops support 65 different routes, generating 5,101 weekly passenger journeys. Transit access is good, with residents living a typical 246 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb of Conder, most workers travel out of the area, with driving remaining the primary mode of travel at 94%. Residents own an average of 1.8 cars per home, which is above the regional average. A low 9.8% of workers worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which could reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Transit route frequency averages 728 daily trips across the network, which translates to about 159 weekly journeys for each individual stop.
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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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The suburb of Conder faces notable health concerns, as indicated by mortality rates and the prevalence of long-term illnesses analyzed by AreaSearch, with common ailments affecting both younger and older generations. Conversely, private health insurance uptake is exceptionally high, covering roughly 57% of residents (~2,815 people). This compares to a rate of 62.4% across the Australian Capital Territory. The most frequent health issues reported by residents of the suburb of Conder are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 10.3 and 8.9% of the population, respectively, while 67.3% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 70.2% for the Australian Capital Territory.
Working-age locals show elevated levels of chronic health concerns. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 14.1% of the population (692 people). Health profiles for these older residents present some difficulties, with national rankings aligning closely with the general public.
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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The suburb of Conder exhibits a higher level of cultural diversity than typical areas, with 20.4% of the population born outside Australia and 15.3% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant faith, followed by 47.5% of residents. The most noticeable variation is in the Other religious category, which represents 1.2% of the local population, compared to 1.4% across the Australian Capital Territory. Looking at ancestral origins, the three most common backgrounds in the suburb of Conder are Australian at 27.7%, English at 26.7%, and Other at 8.7%.
There are also distinct concentrations of certain ethnic lines: Polish ancestry is elevated at 1.3% in the suburb of Conder (compared to 0.8% across the region), Croatian stands at 0.9% (vs 0.9%), and Russian is at 0.4% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Conder is 37. 23.6% 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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With a median age of 37 years, the suburb of Conder is slightly older than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35, though it remains close to the national average of 38. The 55 - 64 age range is strongly represented at 15.3% compared to the Australian Capital Territory, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 11.7%. Since 2021, the 55 to 64 group has expanded from 13.6% to 15.3% of the population, and the 65 to 74 bracket grew from 6.8% to 8.4%. By contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 16.3% to 12.2%, while the 15 to 24 group decreased from 13.9% to 11.9%.
Projections for 2041 suggest major shift patterns in the suburb of Conder. The 65 to 74 bracket is set to grow significantly, increasing by 137 individuals (33%) from 412 to 550. Combined, cohorts aged 65+ will represent 93% of overall population growth, showing the aging trend of the area. On the other hand, the 35 to 44 and 0 to 4 brackets are expected to shrink.
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) | May 2026 3 months ago 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this 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 8 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 5 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 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month 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 — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,108 at the 2021 Census → 4,914 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 May 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.