Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Conder
5 km²
The population of Conder has shrunk by about 3.9% since 2011, reflecting a shift toward an older and wealthier community. It is a high-income residential area where family homes are the norm and most people earn well above the national figure. The neighborhood is primarily made up of established families, with a notably high number of larger households compared to other parts of the territory.
Families are well catered for: 13 schools serve Conder.
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The typical resident is 37, making the area a little older than the territory average. While the number of seniors has risen since 2011, the community remains relatively young, and children under 15 make up 20% of the population.
About 19.9% of residents were born overseas, which is well below the figures for both the territory and the nation. Most people here have Australian or English ancestry.
English is the main language for 82.6% of the community. Those who use another language at home make up 14.9% of the population, a figure well below the national average.
A large proportion of the community reports no religion at 43.4%, a figure that rose by 21 percentage points since 2011. This is well above the national average.
The area has a higher rate of Year 12 completion than most similar areas. However, the 24.3% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the territory average of 42.9%.
Conder is a very affluent area, with 39.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical weekly family incomes are $2,907, which is well above the national figure.
More people here live with a long-term health condition (31.1%) and a mental health condition (11.7%) than in most similar areas. About 5.4% of residents need help with daily activities.
Caregiving is common here, with 31% of people providing unpaid childcare, which is well above the national average. There is also a high rate of former Defence Force members at 6.7%.
First Nations people make up 3.2% of the population, and 9.8% speak a First Nations language. Typical personal incomes for this group are much higher than in most other similar areas.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. Families with children are common, while only 18.1% of people live alone, which is much lower than most areas.
The area is dominated by large homes, with 94.3% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much less common here than elsewhere in the territory, at just 17.7%.
Most people rely on cars, with 68.8% driving to work and 64% of homes having three or more vehicles. Only 2% of residents commute using public transport.
The community is very stable, as only 30.6% of people moved in the last five years. This is far below the territory average of 46.1%.
Employment rates are very strong, with 72.6% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is among the lowest at this level at 2.8%.
The area is highly advantaged, scoring 8 out of 10 for overall advantage. This reflects high levels of access to money and resources, despite a recent decline in population growth.
The area experiences average annual rainfall of 829mm, which is a little lower than the territory average. Minimum temperatures are among the lowest for similar areas.
While almost every home is within a short walk of a park or transport, the area is less walkable for errands; only 53.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.