Condell Park (NSW)

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Analyzing updates from the ABS for the surrounding region alongside newly verified addresses from Districts post-Census, the suburb of Condell Park is populated by approximately 13,391 residents as of May 2026. This indicates a 2.5% expansion, or an addition of 325 people, relative to the 13,066 individuals counted during the 2021 Census. The estimation stems from a resident population of 13,337 computed by Districts via the ABS ERP data from June 2025, combined with 167 new addresses verified after the Census. With this population level, the density stands at 3,442 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb within the top quartile of all Australian locations analyzed by Districts. Over the last ten years, the suburb of Condell Park has shown steady progress with a 1.2% compound annual growth rate, exceeding the broader SA3 region. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 52.0% of the total population gains in recent times.

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Condell Park has a qualified workforce across various industries, exhibiting an unemployment rate of 8.1% and an estimated 3.0% job growth over the preceding year, according to Districts regional aggregations. As of March 2026, there are 5,725 employed residents. The unemployment rate is 3.9% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, showing room for economic progress, while workforce participation is notably lower at 59.3% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that 32.5% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure should be interpreted in light of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.

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Based on Districts aggregations of the latest postcode-level ATO data released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Condell Park recorded a median income of $39,806 and an average income of $49,901. These figures sit below the national averages and compare to $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average) across Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates as of March 2026 are approximately $43,914 for median income and $55,051 for average income. In the 2021 Census, individual weekly incomes were low at the 7th percentile ($565), whereas household incomes performed better at the 43rd percentile. Income distribution analysis indicates that 32.5% of the population (4,352 individuals) earn between and which closely aligns with the regional proportion of . Mortgage and rent payments present severe affordability challenges, leaving residents with only of their income, which ranks in the th percentile.

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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in Condell Park consisted of 66.5% detached houses and 33.5% alternative dwelling types like semi-detached properties, apartments, or other structures, compared to the Sydney metro ratio of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The level of home ownership in Condell Park stood at 35.3%, which is higher than the Sydney metro average, with the remaining homes occupied by households with a mortgage (35.8%) or renting (28.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,300 was lower than the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $500, compared to the metro average of $470. On a national level, mortgage repayments in Condell Park are considerably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also significantly above the national median of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 83.9%, consisting of couples with children at 47.6%, couples without children at 18.1%, and single-parent households at 16.8%. Non-family households represent the remaining 16.1%, with single-person households at 14.2% and group shared households at 1.9%. The median household size is 3.4 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Educational attainment levels in the area present some challenges, with university qualification rates at 21.9%, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This scenario provides opportunities for targeted local educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 16.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.1%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 27.9% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.6% and certificates at 17.3%.

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Public transport services in Condell Park consist of 81 active passenger transport stops, which are served by bus routes. These stops accommodate 17 different routes, providing a total of 1,339 passenger trips per week. Transport access is convenient, with residents living an average of 146 meters from their nearest stop. Because it is a residential area, the majority of working residents commute to other locations. Private vehicles remain the primary transit mode at 86%, while 6% of commuters travel by train. Car ownership stands at an average of 1.6 vehicles per household, which is above the regional average. Census data from 2021 indicates that 32.5% of residents worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-related working arrangements.

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Condell Park exhibits favorable health profiles based on Districts assessments of mortality rates and chronic health issues, with a low prevalence of common medical conditions across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is low, with approximately 47% of the population (~6,258 people) holding cover. This compares to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

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Condell Park ranks among the most multicultural communities in the nation, with 43.3% of the population born outside Australia and 68.8% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 44.8% of residents. Islam shows a high relative concentration at 34.6% of the population, which is notably above the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%.

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The median age in the suburb of Condell Park is 34 years, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 37 years and younger than the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Condell Park has a larger proportion of residents aged 5 to 14 (14.5%) and a smaller share of people aged 25 to 34 (13.2%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has increased from 14.7% to 15.7% of the population, while the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 16.2% to 14.5%. Population projections for 2041 suggest changing demographics in Condell Park, with the 75 to 84 cohort expected to grow by (adding residents to reach a total of ). Senior residents aged and over will account for of the total population growth, reflecting an aging trend. Conversely, population numbers are projected to decrease for the to and to age brackets.

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Condell Park currently has an estimated 910 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 538 children aged 0-2 and 358 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 3% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 10% by 2041 (to approximately 816 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,581. Birth rates in the area have averaged 12.7 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.