Condon
A $379,000 median house price and a household income in just the 33.9th percentile nationally tell most of the story in this Townsville suburb. Condon scores decile 1 on IRSAD and IEO and decile 2 on IRSD and IER, placing it in the bottom tier on all four SEIFA indexes. The dwelling stock is overwhelmingly detached at 91.8%, apartments are almost absent at 1.4%, and three-bedroom homes make up 55.3% of housing. University qualifications reach only 16.4%, which is 13.7 points below the national figure, and the resident profile is aging, with the senior share up 5.7 points over the decade. Affordability has still improved, easing from 51.6% of income in 2011 to 41.7% in 2021.
Population
5,894
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,336/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
5
Median House
$379K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The $379,000 median is well below most metropolitan markets, and the entry point is reinforced by monthly mortgage repayments averaging $1,300, far lower than capital-city levels. That keeps the mortgage-to-income ratio at a comfortable 22.5%, below the 30% stress threshold despite household income sitting in only the 33.9th percentile, because purchase prices are so low relative to incomes. Buyers get space rather than density: 91.8% of dwellings are separate houses and apartments are just 1.4%, so a freestanding home is the default rather than a premium product. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 55.3% and 4-plus bedroom houses add 30.9%, which suits families more than singles, since two-bedroom stock is only 11.2%.
For Buyers
The $379,000 median is well below most metropolitan markets, and the entry point is reinforced by monthly mortgage repayments averaging $1,300, far lower than capital-city levels. That keeps the mortgage-to-income ratio at a comfortable 22.5%, below the 30% stress threshold despite household income sitting in only the 33.9th percentile, because purchase prices are so low relative to incomes. Buyers get space rather than density: 91.8% of dwellings are separate houses and apartments are just 1.4%, so a freestanding home is the default rather than a premium product. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 55.3% and 4-plus bedroom houses add 30.9%, which suits families more than singles, since two-bedroom stock is only 11.2%.
For Investors
Weekly rent of $310 against the $379,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.3%, well above what premium markets return, and that yield is the core of the investment case here. The renter share is high at 37.7%, giving a deep tenant pool, but the 7.2% vacancy rate is elevated and points to softer demand than the rent might suggest. Rent growth was negative at -3.3% over the period, so income is not climbing. Population support is thin: annual growth runs at 0.68% with net overseas migration of 42 and net internal migration of just 8 a year, a balanced but modest driver. Development is minimal at 4 applications in 12 months, mostly shed and building-work referrals rather than new dwellings, so supply is stable and returns rest on yield rather than capital growth.
Development Activity
Total DAs
5
Last 12 Months
5
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Condon iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Thuringowa State High School
7-12 · 659 students
Carinity Education - Shalom
Prep-12 · 237 students
Demographics
The median age of 39 sits 1.0 year below the national figure, yet the trajectory is aging, with the senior share up 5.7 points and the young share down 3.5 points over the decade. Overseas-born residents are just 12.2%, which is 9.4 points below national, and ancestry leans Anglo-Celtic, led by English (2,219), Irish (548) and Scottish (533). University qualifications reach only 16.4%, 13.7 points below the national figure, consistent with a workforce weighted toward community, labouring and clerical roles. Average household size is 2.4, which is 0.1 below national, and families split between couples with children (1,515) and couples without children (1,327), so the 30.3% childless-couple share reflects the older end of the age profile rather than a young-singles market.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
91.8%
Houses
6.8%
Townhouse
1.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is fairly even: 28.8% own outright, 33.5% carry a mortgage and 37.7% rent, so renters slightly outnumber each ownership group. The stock is 91.8% separate houses with apartments at only 1.4% and semi-detached at 6.8%, a genuinely detached-house market rather than a mixed one. Three-bedroom dwellings account for 55.3% and 4-plus bedroom homes 30.9%, while two-bedroom stock is only 11.2%, so the suburb is built for families. The $379,000 median keeps costs low relative to income: mortgage-to-income runs at 22.5% and rent-to-income at 23.2%, both comfortably below the 30% stress line. That affordability has improved over time, falling from 51.6% of income in 2011 to 41.7% in 2021, because incomes grew while local prices stayed modest.
Mortgage / mo
$1,300
Rent / wk
$310
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$670
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.2%
Unoccupied
171
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.5%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
30.3%
Couples, no children
4,376
Total families
Economy & Employment
The workforce is concentrated in service and trade sectors rather than knowledge work: Healthcare leads at 25.6% (351 workers), followed by Education at 10.6% (145), Construction at 10.2% (140) and Public Admin at 10.0% (137), with Retail at 6.9%. By occupation, Community and Personal Service roles lead at 423, ahead of Labourers (334) and Professionals (298), which aligns with the decile 1 IEO score for education and occupation. Unemployment is elevated at 6.3% and the participation rate is low at 50.3%, partly because 1,851 residents are not in the labour force. The SEIFA picture is uniformly low, decile 1 on IRSAD and IEO and decile 2 on IRSD and IER, and real incomes actually fell 2.7% over the decade, which explains why the suburb stays in the bottom advantage tier nationally.
Unemployment
9.2%
Labour Force
5,174
Unemployed
475
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.2%
Part-time
29.5%
Participation
50.3%
Employed
2,261
Occupations
Top Industries
University
16.4%
Postgraduate
2.6%
Born Overseas
12.2%
Dwellings
2,196
Transport to Work
Condon is heavily car-dependent: 88.4% of residents drive to work while only 1.4% use public transport and 1.5% walk or cycle, well below the active-transport share of denser suburbs, a function of the low-density 1,102 residents per km2 layout across 5.35 km2. No schools are recorded inside the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions nearby, and university attainment at 16.4% sits 13.7 points below national. The suburb scores decile 2 on IRSD for relative disadvantage and decile 1 on IRSAD, both in the bottom national tier, and 9.6% of residents (518 people) need daily assistance, above what the median age of 39 alone would imply. Volunteering runs at 11.4%, a modest level of community engagement.
Drive
88.4%
Public Transport
1.4%
Walk / Cycle
1.5%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.68%/yr
(+78 people/yr)
EstablishedCondon is a slow-growth established suburb: annual population growth is 0.68%, around 78 people a year, and the 10-year change was just 4.4%. Medium forecasts lift the SA2 population from 11,457 in 2025 to 11,868 by 2031, a steady but gentle climb rather than expansion. The migration mix is balanced, with net overseas migration of 42 and net internal migration of 8 a year, so neither driver dominates. The gentrification score is 0 and the stage reads not gentrifying, which fits a suburb already in decile 1 on IRSAD with no upward pressure on prices. Affordability improved from 51.6% to 41.7% of income between 2011 and 2021, but with rent growth negative at -3.3%, the area is stable rather than appreciating.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+42
Net Internal / yr
+8
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Condon compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Condon a good suburb to live in?
Condon offers strong affordability, with a $379,000 median house price and a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.5%, below the 30% stress line. The trade-offs are low socioeconomic ranking, decile 1 on IRSAD nationally, and heavy car dependence, with 88.4% of residents driving to work and just 1.4% using public transport.
What is the median house price in Condon?
The median house price in Condon is about $379,000, well below most metropolitan markets. Weekly rent averages $310 and monthly mortgage repayments run near $1,300, keeping the mortgage-to-income ratio at a comfortable 22.5%, below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Condon?
No schools are recorded inside the Condon boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring Townsville suburbs. The local population is less tertiary-educated than average, with university qualifications at 16.4%, which is 13.7 points below the national figure.
Is Condon safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Condon in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 2 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, the bottom national tier, and 9.6% of its 5,894 residents need daily assistance, both consistent with a lower-advantage area.
Is Condon good for property investment?
Rent of $310 a week against a $379,000 median gives a gross yield near 4.3%, above premium markets, and the 37.7% renter share provides a deep tenant pool. The caution is a 7.2% vacancy rate and rent growth of -3.3%, so returns lean on yield rather than capital growth or rising rents.
How is Condon's population changing?
Population growth is modest at 0.68% a year, about 78 people, with a 4.4% rise over 10 years. The profile is aging, with the senior share up 5.7 points and the young share down 3.5 points over the decade. Net migration is balanced, adding 42 overseas and 8 internal residents annually.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), 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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