Conder
Households in Conder sit at the 93.2nd income percentile, yet the suburb's population trend is -0.28% a year and the wider area recorded -3.8% change over 10 years. Its 5,108 residents live across 4.52 square kilometres at 1,129.2 people per square kilometre, with a median age of 37, which is 3.0 years below the national comparison. The profile is shaped by 80.7% separate houses, 55.5% mortgages and 36.4% public administration employment. Compared with nearby Banks and Gordon, Conder reads as a settled, family-oriented mortgage market rather than a high-turnover growth precinct.
Population
5,108
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,574/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
3
Conder suits buyers seeking conventional family housing, with 80.7% of dwellings separate houses and 53.6% containing 4 or more bedrooms. Three-bedroom homes account for another 41.8%, while apartments represent 8.8%, so the suburb is more detached-house focused than apartment-led areas. A current median house price is not available, but the mortgage benchmark is $2,148 per month and mortgage payments equal 19.3% of household income. Weekly rent is $390 and vacancy is 2.8%. The average household has 2.8 people, 0.3 above the national comparison, which helps explain the strong family-house orientation.
For Buyers
Conder suits buyers seeking conventional family housing, with 80.7% of dwellings separate houses and 53.6% containing 4 or more bedrooms. Three-bedroom homes account for another 41.8%, while apartments represent 8.8%, so the suburb is more detached-house focused than apartment-led areas. A current median house price is not available, but the mortgage benchmark is $2,148 per month and mortgage payments equal 19.3% of household income. Weekly rent is $390 and vacancy is 2.8%. The average household has 2.8 people, 0.3 above the national comparison, which helps explain the strong family-house orientation.
For Investors
Conder has a relatively small rental sector at 17.9%, which can limit the depth of tenant demand compared with suburbs with a larger renter base. Weekly rent is $390 and vacancy is 2.8%, while rent growth reached 8.3%, supporting income prospects despite the absence of a current median house price. Only 3 development matters were recorded over 12 months, including permission for 2 additional dwellings, so new supply appears limited. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, but the annual trend is -0.28%. Compared with a faster-growing precinct, investors should prioritise tenant retention and property condition over rapid capital-growth assumptions.
Development Activity
Total DAs
23
Last 12 Months
3
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-50.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Conder
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Lanyon High School
St Clare Of Assisi Primary School
Charles Conder Primary School (including Tharwa Preschool)
Demographics
Conder has an Anglo-leaning ancestry profile, led by English ancestry at 1,944 people, followed by Irish at 560 and Scottish at 490. Christianity accounts for 2,320 residents and no religion for 2,198, while the overseas-born share is 20.4%, 1.2 percentage points below the national comparison. University participation is 35.0%, which is 4.9 points above the national figure, indicating a relatively educated population despite its established suburban character. Families with children make up 49.9% of households, compared with 32.6% for couples without children and 17.0% for one-parent families. With 81.3% staying at the same address, turnover is lower than in more mobile areas.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
80.7%
Houses
10.5%
Townhouse
8.8%
Apartment
Tenure
Conder's housing stock is dominated by larger detached dwellings: 53.6% have 4 or more bedrooms and 41.8% have 3 bedrooms, compared with only 8.8% apartments and 10.5% semi-detached homes. Tenure is mortgage-heavy, with 55.5% paying a mortgage, 26.0% owning outright and 17.9% renting. That structure makes Conder more comparable with a family mortgage belt than with an investor-heavy inner district. Household income sits at the 93.2nd percentile, well above the national midpoint, while mortgage costs equal 19.3% of income and rent equals 15.2%. Compared with nearby Banks and Gordon, the profile points to established owner-occupier demand and limited rental supply.
Mortgage / mo
$2,148
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$390
Census 2021
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$1,179
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
2.8%
Unoccupied
50
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
15.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
49.9%
Couples with children
32.6%
Couples, no children
17.0%
Single parent
1,456
Total families
Economy & Employment
Public administration dominates Conder's employment base at 36.4%, or 684 workers, well above healthcare at 14.0% and education at 9.4%. Professional and technical services account for 8.6%, while construction contributes 7.9%, creating a stronger government and service orientation than a construction-led local economy. The occupation mix supports that pattern, with 621 professionals, 588 clerical and administrative workers, and 443 managers. Labour-force participation is 72.6%, full-time employment is 67.1% and unemployment is 2.8%. Conder's SEIFA results are also comparatively strong: IER ranks in decile 9, IRSAD and IRSD in decile 8, and IEO in decile 7. The high income position alongside a large clerical workforce reflects Canberra's administrative economy.
Unemployment
2.8%
Labour Force
2,969
Unemployed
84
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
67.1%
Part-time
26.4%
Participation
72.6%
Employed
2,885
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
35.0%
Postgraduate
8.7%
Born Overseas
20.4%
Dwellings
1,754
Transport to Work
Conder is highly car-dependent: 79.7% of residents drive to work, compared with 2.3% using public transport, 0.8% walking or cycling and 10.2% working from home. That makes access to a private vehicle more important than in better-connected inner suburbs. Families have access to 3 local schools across 2 government settings, including primary and high school provision, plus 1 non-government primary school. Enrolment zones should be checked against the exact address because they can cross suburb boundaries. A suburb-level crime rate is not available, so safety decisions should include an address-level check and a visit at different times. The IRSAD score is in decile 8, higher than lower-ranked parts of the region, and the 93.2 household-income percentile supports strong everyday purchasing capacity.
Drive
79.7%
Public Transport
2.3%
Walk / Cycle
0.8%
Work from Home
10.2%
Population Forecast
-0.28%/yr
(-14 people/yr)
EstablishedConder is moving through an aging, slow-growth phase rather than a gentrification cycle. The forecast annual trend is -0.28%, while population change across the wider area is -3.8% over 10 years. The shift trajectory is labelled Aging, with the senior share up 4.5% and the young share down 3.6%, which points to household maturation as the main demographic force. Overseas migration remains the primary migration driver, but it has not translated into positive local momentum. Gentrification is scored at 0 and classified as Not gentrifying. Compared with faster-growing Canberra districts, Conder's future appeal is more likely to depend on established amenity, housing quality and gradual renewal than on rapid expansion.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+19
Net Internal / yr
-101
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Net internal outflow -101/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Conder compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Conder a good suburb to live in?
Conder suits households wanting larger homes and a settled environment. Separate houses make up 80.7% of dwellings, 49.9% of families have children, and the IRSAD result is in decile 8. The trade-off is transport: 79.7% drive to work, while only 2.3% use public transport.
What is the median house price in Conder?
A current median house price is not available for Conder. Buyers can still assess the housing profile through 80.7% separate houses, 53.6% with 4 or more bedrooms, and a mortgage benchmark of $2,148 per month. Weekly rent is $390, providing a comparison point for financing decisions.
What schools are in Conder?
Conder has 3 named schools spanning government primary and high school provision plus a non-government primary school. Charles Conder Primary School includes Tharwa Preschool, Lanyon High School provides secondary education, and St Clare Of Assisi Primary School is non-government. Enrolment zones should be checked for each address.
Is Conder safe?
A suburb-level crime rate is not available, so safety should be checked using the exact street, recent local reports and visits at different times. Conder has 5,108 residents, an IRSAD decile of 8 and a 5.6% need-assistance rate. Those indicators describe social conditions, but they do not replace an address-level safety check.
Is Conder good for property investment?
Conder may suit investors seeking established family rentals rather than rapid growth. The rental share is 17.9%, vacancy is 2.8%, weekly rent is $390 and rent growth is 8.3%. However, the annual trend is -0.28% and only 3 development matters were recorded over 12 months, so growth expectations should remain measured.
How is Conder's population changing?
Conder is following an aging and slow-growth trajectory. The annual forecast trend is -0.28%, while population change across the wider area is -3.8% over 10 years. The senior share increased by 4.5% and the young share fell by 3.6%, with overseas migration identified as the primary driver. The area is classified as Not gentrifying.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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