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The median house price in Condobolin is $370k, with units at $290k. House values have moved 6.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Condobolin has an estimated 3,126 residents, down from 3,185 at the 2021 Census — a change of 59 people, or 1.9%. The population has thinned by an average 1.0% a year over five years, slower than 97% of areas nationally. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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 ABS population updates for the wider region and new address verifications by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Condobolin has a population estimated at 3,126 as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 59 individuals (1.9%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 3,185 residents. This update is calculated from the resident population of 3,126, which was determined by AreaSearch using the ABS Estimated Resident Population release from June 2025 alongside four validated new addresses registered after the Census. The density of the suburb of Condobolin stands at 0.60 persons per square kilometer, which indicates residents have plenty of space.
The -1.9% contraction in the suburb of Condobolin is within 1.3 percentage points of the wider SA3 region (-0.6%), showing that population difficulties are shared across the broader territory. Demographic gains in the area were mostly driven by natural increase, which accounted for approximately 55.00000000000001% of all population additions during the latest timeframes. Projections for each SA2 locality are sourced by AreaSearch from ABS and Geoscience Australia, using a 2022 base year and published in 2024. For any SA2 regions lacking these numbers, AreaSearch incorporates NSW State Government projections from 2022, which use a 2021 baseline. Age-specific growth velocities from these datasets are extended to all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated shifts in demographic makeup, projections show a drop in the total population, with a net loss of 487 individuals by 2041. Even so, expansion is projected in certain age bands, particularly the 75 to 84 cohort, which is expected to grow by 18 people. Details regarding age categories are available in the corresponding section.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Building activity for residential dwellings is very quiet in Condobolin, averaging 2 building approvals per year, or a total of 13 over the last five years. These modest numbers are typical of countryside settings where housing requirements are quiet and building work is restricted by local demand and public utilities. Because of these low figures, the rate of annual change can fluctuate widely depending on single schemes. Condobolin displays much quieter building activity than the Rest of NSW, and these rates also fall below the national average. The entirety of recent building permits consists of single family houses, matching the rural character where larger blocks and open space are standard.
The ratio of 1252 residents for every single building approval highlights the quiet pace of building in this locality. Because the local population is expected to remain static or decrease, housing pressure should ease in Condobolin, which may provide favorable conditions for property purchasers.
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 Condobolin, worth an estimated $12 million. A further 85 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $39.2 billion. 33 are already under construction and 31 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and environmental & disaster management. 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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Local infrastructure projects, major works, and planning decisions significantly shape the trajectory of a region. AreaSearch has tracked 5 developments with the potential to affect this area. Notable undertakings include the Scott Street Sub-division at Lachlan Views Estate, the Rail Siding Upgrade by GrainCorp, the Heavy Vehicle Rest Stops Program by Transport for NSW, and the Zero Emissions Buses initiative, with key details provided below.
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Lachlan Views Estate (Scott Street Sub-division)
A council led residential subdivision in Condobolin providing around 22 new house and land lots on Scott Street and Officers Parade. Civil and road works were largely completed in the 2024/25 financial year, with Stage 1 lots now released to market through local agents to help address housing supply and support the town's growth.
GrainCorp Condobolin Rail Siding Upgrade
Upgrade of the rail siding at GrainCorp's Condobolin grain receival facility in central west NSW, delivering about 900 metres of additional siding and increasing loading capacity from 30 to 48 wagons. The A$7.96 million project enables longer, heavier trains, cuts round-trip train times by around 12 hours, shifts more grain from road to rail, and is expected to remove up to 900 truck movements a year from local roads, improving safety and freight efficiency for regional grain growers.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Forbes Multipurpose Equestrian Centre
A $3.6 million multipurpose equestrian facility featuring an 80m x 60m undercover sand arena, designed to host various equestrian events from pony club sessions to rodeos, and other non-horse related events. Located near Forbes Racecourse, it serves at least 16 local user groups and boosts the local economy through sports tourism.
Forbes Development Project
Homes NSW is subdividing 10 hectares of vacant government-owned land to create around 132 new homes in a mix of private, social, and affordable housing to meet growing housing demand in Central West NSW. The development is located just a 5-minute drive from the Forbes town centre.
Goldridge Estate
A modern, master-planned residential estate comprising 221 affordable lots ranging from 550sqm to over 5,000sqm, featuring sustainable design, modern services including water, power, sewer, drainage, NBN, and gas, wide leafy streets, central green spaces, and proximity to local amenities such as shops, cafes, medical facilities, golf club, sports grounds, parks, and Lake Forbes.
Homemakers Centre Stage 2
Stage two development of the Homemakers Centre featuring a 24/7 service station (Ampol Foodary), convenience store, fast food restaurant (KFC), and fuel service centre, with a $5.4 million investment.
Ridgey Creek Battery Energy Storage System
Approved State Significant Development for a 130 MW / 260 MWh battery energy storage system about 10 km west of Parkes, adjacent to Henry Parkes Way and close to the Transgrid Parkes Substation. The project will use grid-forming battery technology in containerised units with inverters, transformers, control equipment, internal access tracks, civil works and a project substation connecting by underground cabling. Potentia Energy has received development consent and issued notice to proceed under its Transgrid connection agreement, with construction targeted from late 2025 or 2027 depending on final investment decision and operations targeted around 2027 to 2028.
Parkes Materials Recovery And Energy From Waste Facility
The NSW Government plans to build a recovery facility and an Energy from Waste facility in the Parkes Special Activation Precinct. It'll be Australia's fourth major thermal EfW facility, handling waste, recovery, and energy sales.
1,488 residents of Condobolin are employed, from a labour force of 1,596. Unemployment sits at 6.8%, with participation at 64.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,641, about 84% 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 local workforce is split between manual and office-based roles, with a solid footprint in public services and an unemployment rate of 6.8%, according to compiled regional data from AreaSearch. As of March 2026, 1,488 local citizens are employed, with the jobless rate tracking 2.7% higher than the Regional NSW baseline of 4.1%. Workforce participation is standard, standing at 64.5% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW. According to Census responses, only 8.5% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local citizens are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The agricultural, forestry, and fishing sector is especially prominent, showing employment concentrations 3.3 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 12.3% of local jobs, trailing the Regional NSW average of 16.9%. The local job market appears somewhat constrained, as seen when comparing the number of working residents to those who work locally in the Census. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled across broader regions, during the 12 months ending March 2026, the local workforce shrank by 1.7% and total employment fell by 3.4%, leading to a 1.6 percentage point rise in the jobless rate. In Regional NSW over the same period, employment fell by 0.9%, the workforce shrank by 0.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.5 percentage points. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide a guide for future labor demand. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to local employment distributions to model potential changes. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely across sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to the local workforce mix suggests local employment could expand by 5.1% over five years and 11.6% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted extrapolation that does not adjust for local demographic shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Condobolin is $1,292 a week (about $67,000 a year), with median personal income at $668 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,600 a year against an average of $55,512. 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 latest postcode ATO statistics aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the suburb of Condobolin has a median taxpayer income of $46,600 and an average of $55,512. This sits below national figures and contrasts with Regional NSW, where the median is $52,390 and the average is $65,215. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to a median of $51,409 and an average of $61,241 as of March 2026. Based on the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes all rank between the 19th and 22nd percentiles nationwide.
The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 is the most common, accounting for 32.5% of residents (1,015 people), which aligns with the regional distribution of 29.9% in the same bracket. Although living expenses are low, leaving residents with 90.0% of their earnings, total disposable income falls in the 27th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Condobolin had 1,144 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 1% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $200 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,000 a month. Rent absorbs 15.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.9%. 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 property types in Condobolin at the last Census were comprised of 95.1% standalone houses and 4.9% other property types, such as townhouses, units, and alternative dwellings, compared to Regional NSW where 82.6% were standalone houses and 17.4% were other structures. Home ownership rates matched regional levels at 39.7%, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (28.7%) or occupied by tenants (31.6%). The median monthly home loan repayment of $1,000 was lower than the Regional NSW median, while the weekly rent of $200 compared to Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330 respectively.
Locally, home loan repayments are below the Australian median of $1,863, and typical rent is below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Condobolin counted 1,144 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 66.4%, consisting of couples with children at 25.3%, couples without children at 26.9%, and single parent households at 11.8%. Non-family households represent the remaining 33.6% share, with single person dwellings accounting for 31.7% and share houses making up 2.1%. The median household size of 2.4 residents aligns with the average for Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.1% of adults in Condobolin hold a university qualification, including 10.7% with a bachelor degree and 2.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 88% of areas nationally. A further 28.8% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 633 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 902 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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Educational attainment reveals significant gaps, as tertiary degree holders (15.1%) are represented at rates well below the NSW average of 32.2%. This shows an area for targeted development. Bachelor degrees are held by 10.7% of the population, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational and trade qualification levels are strong, with 36.7% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (7.9%) and certificates (28.8%). Educational enrolment rates are high, with 32.0% of the population participating in formal studies. This group includes 13.8% in primary schools, 9.2% in high schools, and 1.9% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Condobolin reaches 127 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 280 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 options in Condobolin consist of 127 transit stops, combining train and bus services. These stops are linked by 20 routes, which run a combined 277 passenger journeys each week. Local access is strong, with residents living an average of 189 meters from their nearest transit stop. The area is mostly residential, meaning most workers travel elsewhere for employment. Private vehicles remain the primary choice for 90% of commuters, while 7% walk. Average car ownership is 1.4 vehicles per household. A low 8.5% of workers worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic rules.
Average service frequency is 39 trips per day across all routes, which is equivalent to approximately 2 weekly trips per stop. The map shows the 100 closest transit stops to the center of the locality.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.4% of residents in Condobolin report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 87% of areas nationally. 6.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.9 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 metrics suggest notable challenges in Condobolin, according to AreaSearch indicators for mortality rates and chronic illnesses, which are prevalent across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is low, with approximately 49% of the population (~1,529 people) holding policies, compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical diagnoses locally are arthritis and asthma, affecting 10.6% and 8.6% of residents respectively. Conversely, 65.4% of citizens reported no long-term illnesses, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. The workforce faces health issues, showing high rates of chronic illnesses.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 21.8% of the population (681 people), below the Regional NSW average of 23.4%. Senior citizens experience health challenges, with local rankings for health issues in this cohort tracking higher than the general public.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Condobolin is largely Australian-born, at 93.9% of residents, with 5.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.1%) and English (27.4%). 16.3% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics are low in Condobolin, with 84.6% of residents holding citizenship, 93.9% born in Australia, and 94.8% speaking only English at home. The main religious affiliation is Christianity, chosen by 72.3% of residents, which is higher than the Regional NSW average of 55.9%. In terms of parent birthplace, the largest ancestry groups are Australian (33.1%), English (27.4%), and Australian Aboriginal (16.3%), with the Aboriginal heritage figure tracking well above the regional benchmark of 4.6%. Differences are also visible in other ethnicities: Filipino residents account for 1.1% (versus 0.6% in the region), Hungarian residents comprise 0.2% (versus 0.2%), and South Australian residents represent 0.3% (versus 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Condobolin is 39. 22.9% 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 median age of 39 in the suburb of Condobolin is lower than the Regional NSW median of 43, while matching the Australian average of 38. The suburb of Condobolin has a higher share of children aged 5 - 14 (14.0%) but fewer residents aged 35 - 44 (11.0%) than Regional NSW. Since the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 demographic has increased from 10.1% to 11.3% of the total population, while the 55 to 64 bracket has fallen from 14.0% to 13.1%. Long-term forecasts to 2041 indicate demographic shifts in the suburb of Condobolin, with the 75 to 84 bracket expected to increase by 6% (15 people), moving from 237 to 253.
The cohort aged 65 and over will account for the entire population growth, emphasizing the aging profile of the suburb of Condobolin. By contrast, the 45 to 54 and 0 to 4 age groups are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Condobolin
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 | Nov 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 Nov 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 — 4 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,185 at the 2021 Census → 3,126 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 (SAL11002). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.