Condobolin

Condobolin is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of November 2025, Condobolin's population is estimated at around 79,746 people. This reflects an increase of 2,284 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 77,462 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 3,131 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional seven validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 16.1 persons per square kilometer. Condobolin's 2.9% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's 0.4%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration was primarily responsible for this population growth, with interstate migration and natural growth playing minimal roles.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, for areas covered by this data. For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year, are utilized. These projections anticipate lower quartile growth of non-metropolitan areas nationally, expecting Condobolin to expand by 888 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 0.8% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Condobolin, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, Condobolin had around 111 new homes approved annually from FY-21 to FY-25. In total, 557 homes were approved in those five years, with a further 33 approved in FY-26. On average, each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25 resulted in 0.9 new residents per year, suggesting that new construction is matching or outpacing demand.

The average expected construction cost of these dwellings was $410,000, aligning with broader regional development trends. In FY-26, Condobolin registered $88.1 million in commercial approvals, indicating the area's residential character. Compared to Rest of NSW, Condobolin maintains comparable building activity per person, consistent with the broader region but below national averages, reflecting its maturity and potential planning constraints. Recent construction comprises 79% detached dwellings and 21% attached dwellings, preserving Condobolin's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. This shift from the area's existing housing stock (currently 186% houses) suggests decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles requiring more diverse housing options.

The estimated population per dwelling approval in Condobolin is 982, reflecting its quiet development environment. With stable or declining population expected, pressure on housing should remain relatively low, potentially creating buying opportunities.

Condobolin has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified five projects potentially affecting this region. Notable projects are Lachlan Views Estate (Scott Street Sub-division), GrainCorp Condobolin Rail Siding Upgrade, NSW Heavy Vehicle Rest Stops Program (TfNSW), and NSW Zero Emissions Buses. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Condobolin performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Condobolin has a skilled workforce with a low unemployment rate of 2.8% as of the past year. Employment growth in this period was estimated at 3.6%.

As of June 2025, there are 20,836 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.8% lower than the Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation is high at 98.2%, compared to 56.4% in the Rest of NSW. Major employment sectors include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has a particularly notable concentration, with employment levels at 7.2 times the regional average.

Mining is under-represented, with only 1.6% of Condobolin's workforce compared to 2.5% in the Rest of NSW. The ratio of 0.7 workers per resident indicates a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. In the year ending Sep-22, employment increased by 3.6%, while labour force grew by 2.9%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. This contrasts with the Rest of NSW where employment contracted by 0.1% and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. According to Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22, national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Condobolin's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.5% over five years and 12.0% over ten years.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2022 shows Condobolin's median income among taxpayers was $79,576, with an average of $94,080. This is lower than the national average. The Rest of NSW had a median income of $49,459 and an average of $62,998 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% from financial year ending June 2022 to September 2025, estimated median income for Condobolin would be approximately $89,611 and average income would be around $105,943. Census data from 2021 indicates that incomes in Condobolin fall between the 2nd and 6th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. The majority of residents, 59.2%, earn within the $400 - $799 bracket, compared to the surrounding region where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates with 29.9%. Economic circumstances suggest widespread financial pressure, with 79.4% of households having modest weekly budgets below $800. Despite modest housing costs, with 175.0% of income retained, disposable income ranks at the 12th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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 186.0% houses and 13.8% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro NSW had 92.0% houses and 8.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Condobolin was 96.6%, with the rest being mortgaged (53.4%) or rented (50.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,200, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,200. Weekly rent in Condobolin was $480, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $220. Nationally, Condobolin's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,200 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Condobolin features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 130.4% of all households, including 41.2% couples with children, 64.4% couples without children, and 22.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining -30.4%, with lone person households at 64.2% and group households making up 5.4%. The median household size is 4.6 people, which is larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.3.

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

Educational attainment in Condobolin is notably high, with 28.2% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 14.7% in the SA3 area and 19.3% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 21.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 80.6% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 18.4% and certificates for 62.2%. Educational participation is high, with 57.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 23.2% in primary education, 17.6% in secondary education, and 3.8% pursuing tertiary education. Condobolin's four schools have a combined enrollment of 633 students. The area has varied educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 902. It comprises two primary, one secondary, and one K-12 school. As an education hub, Condobolin offers 26.3 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 16.0, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Condobolin has 2,502 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 182 individual routes, collectively facilitating 1,984 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is limited, with residents typically residing 1740 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 283 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 0 weekly trips per individual stop.

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, with a high prevalence of common conditions across both younger and older age groups. Only about 6% of the total population (~74,849 people) has private health cover, compared to 48.3% in the rest of NSW and a national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (23.6%) and mental health issues (17.2%), with 122.0% claiming no medical ailments, versus 62.4% in the rest of NSW.

Condobolin has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 54.9% (43,764 people), compared to 23.8% in the rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

The latest Census data sees Condobolin placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Condobolin had cultural diversity levels below average, with 175.8% of its population being citizens, 184.2% born in Australia, and 193.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 129.6% of Condobolin's population, compared to 70.4% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (65.6%, regional average: 34.0%), English (63.6%, regional average: 31.2%), and Irish (17.4%, regional average: 8.9%).

Notably, certain ethnic groups had higher representations than the regional averages: Australian Aboriginal (Condobolin: 12.8%, regional: 7.9%), Scottish (Condobolin: 16.8%, regional: 7.2%), and German (Condobolin: 7.8%, regional: 3.0%).

Condobolin ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Condobolin's median age is 96, significantly higher than Rest of NSW's figure of 43 and Australia's national average of 38. Its demographic profile mirrors that of broader Rest of NSW. The concentration of residents aged 65-74 is notably higher at 21% compared to the national average of 9.4%. Post-2021 Census, Condobolin's 0-4 age group grew from 9.8% to 11.6%, while its 75-84 cohort rose from 17.8% to 18.9%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort decreased from 24.4% to 22.4%, and the 55-64 group dropped from 29.8% to 28.3%. By 2041, Condobolin's age composition is projected to shift significantly. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow by 58%, adding approximately 3,013 residents to reach around 2,186. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 85+ cohorts.