Condobolin

Condobolin has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

As of Feb 2026, Condobolin's population is estimated at around 3,140, a decrease of 45 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 3,185. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population as 3,139 following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of four new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 0.60 persons per square kilometer. While Condobolin experienced a 1.4% decline since census, the SA3 area achieved 0.8% growth, indicating divergent trends. Natural growth contributed approximately 55.00000000000001% of overall population gains in recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.

Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. According to these projections, the suburb's population is expected to contract by 500 persons by 2041. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, notably a projected increase of 24 people in the 75 to 84 age group.

The level of residential development activity in Condobolin is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Condobolin has had minimal construction activity, with only 2 new dwelling approvals annually on average over the five years from January 1, 20XX to December 31, 20XY. This totals 12 approvals in that period. Such low development levels are typical of rural areas where housing needs are modest and construction activity is limited by local demand and infrastructure capacity.

It should be noted that with such low approval numbers, yearly growth figures and relativities can vary considerably based on individual projects. Condobolin has much lower development activity compared to Rest of NSW and its development levels are also below national averages. All new constructions approved in the area have been standalone homes, reflecting the rural character where larger properties and space are typical. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 1053 people, indicating a quiet, low activity development environment.

Given stable or declining population forecasts for Condobolin, it may experience less housing pressure in the future, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Condobolin has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 39thth percentile nationally

Five projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly. These include Lachlan Views Estate (Scott Street Sub-division), GrainCorp Condobolin Rail Siding Upgrade, NSW Heavy Vehicle Rest Stops Program (TfNSW), and NSW Zero Emissions Buses. Details about these projects follow.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Condobolin faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Condobolin has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs well represented in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is 6.7% as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. By December 2025, there are 1,502 residents employed while the unemployment rate stands at 2.8% above Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation in Condobolin is 64.9%, slightly higher than Regional NSW's 61.3%. According to Census responses, only 8.5% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts may have influenced this figure. Key industries for employment among Condobolin residents are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area has a notable concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with employment levels at 3.3 times the regional average.

However, health care & social assistance employs only 12.3% of local workers, below Regional NSW's 16.9%. Over the year to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.0%, and employment declined by 5.0% in Condobolin, leading to a rise in unemployment by 1.9 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW saw employment fall by 1.2%, labour force contract by 0.8%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Condobolin's employment should increase by 5.1% over five years and 11.6% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix. These projections are illustrative and do not account for localised population changes.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

The suburb of Condobolin had a median taxpayer income of $46,600 and an average income of $55,512 in the financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is below the national average, with Regional NSW having a median income of $52,390 and an average income of $65,215 in the same period. By September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% suggest median incomes will be approximately $50,729 and averages around $60,430. According to 2021 Census figures, incomes in Condobolin fall between the 19th and 22nd percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. The income distribution shows that 32.5% of residents (1,020 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, which is consistent with broader regional trends at 29.9%. Despite modest housing costs allowing for 90.0% income retention, total disposable income ranks at the 27th percentile nationally.

Condobolin is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Condobolin's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.1% houses and 4.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Condobolin was at 39.7%, similar to Regional NSW, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (28.7%) or rented (31.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Condobolin was $1,000, below Regional NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure was $200, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Condobolin's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Condobolin features high concentrations of lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 66.4% of all households, including 25.3% couples with children, 26.9% couples without children, and 11.8% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 33.6%, with lone person households at 31.7% and group households comprising 2.1% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which matches the Regional NSW average.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 15.1%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 10.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 36.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (7.9%) and certificates (28.8%). Educational participation is high at 32.0%, comprising 13.8% in primary education, 9.2% in secondary education, and 1.9% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.8% in primary education, 9.2% in secondary education, and 1.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Condobolin has 127 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are covered by 20 routes providing 277 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 189 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily, with car being the dominant mode at 90%. Walking accounts for 7% of journeys. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 8.5% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 39 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 2 weekly trips per stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

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

Condobolin faces significant health challenges according to AreaSearch's assessment conducted on [insert date]. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were found to be substantial across both younger and older age cohorts. Only approximately 49% of Condobolin's total population (~1,536 people) had private health cover, compared to Regional NSW's 51.9% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions were arthritis (affecting 10.6% of residents) and asthma (8.6%), while 65.4% claimed to have no medical ailments, slightly higher than Regional NSW's 63.3%. Working-age population health challenges include elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 21.5% of residents aged 65 and over (675 people), lower than Regional NSW's 23.4%. Health outcomes among seniors present notable challenges, ranking higher than the general population nationally.

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

Condobolin, as per the census data from June 2016, showed a cultural diversity below average with 84.6% of its population being Australian citizens, 93.9% born in Australia, and 94.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion in Condobolin with 72.3%, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (33.1%), English (27.4%), and Australian Aboriginal (16.3%), which was notably higher than the regional average of 4.6%.

Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Filipino at 1.1% in Condobolin versus 0.6% regionally, Hungarian at 0.2% (both locally and regionally), and South Australian at 0.3% compared to 0.2% regionally.

Condobolin's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Condobolin is 39 years, which is significantly lower than Regional NSW's average of 43 but essentially aligned with Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Regional NSW, Condobolin has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (14.0%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (10.5%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 65-74 grew from 10.1% to 11.4%, while the proportion of those aged 55-64 declined from 14.0% to 13.1%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Condobolin's age structure. Notably, the 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 7 people, reaching 241 from 226. The combined age groups of 65 and above will account for all population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 45-54 and 55-64 age groups are projected to decrease in numbers.