NSW · Lachlan Council
Condobolin, 2877
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Condobolin is a quieter mid-sized suburb in Lachlan, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Far from the capital hubbub, it offers genuine distance, local character and room to live at a slower pace. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.
Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with family life visible on every street. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because safety and local dining and lifestyle amenities lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in parks and green space and growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 3,185
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $1,292
- Dwelling vacancy
- 19.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 281 of 1,422
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,000
- Employment rate
- 51.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 87 / 37 / 11
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $350
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 627
- Against the person
- 180
- Against property
- 196
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 196.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 18 residents
- State safety percentile
- 96.6th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +39.4%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order60
- Breach Bail Conditions71
- Domestic Violence Related Assault61
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment89
- Malicious Damage To Property73
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 4
- Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
- 902
- Condobolin High SchoolSecondary
- Condobolin Public SchoolPrimary
- OneSchool Global NSW - CondobolinCombined
- St Joseph's Parish SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
246 public transport stops in this suburb
- 3492 Henry Parkes Way
- Henry Parkes Way At Vermont Hill Rd
- Henry Parkes Way Opp 3492
- Melrose St After Silos Rd
- Melrose St Before Silos Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
160 planning-related records
2026· 18 proposals
June 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure56 HENRY PARKES WAY CONDOBOLIN 2877Under Assessment
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport38 OFFICERS PARADE CONDOBOLIN 2877Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Rural industry; Farm building10276 LACHLAN VALLEY WAY CONDOBOLIN 2877Under Assessment
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Electricity generating facility (solar and wind)13 WILLIS LANE CONDOBOLIN 2877Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)150 ORANGE STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space28 MCGREGOR STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure54 ORANGE STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation13 HARDING AVENUE CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
- Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Ancillary commercial development; Depot4 LACHLAN STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Residential Accommodation8 GRAF STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space19 NAPIER STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Infrastructure5 GRAF STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Under Assessment
March 2026
- Demolition19 MCDONNELL STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
- Demolition320 KIACATOO ROAD CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation1 RANDALL PLACE CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
February 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house13 HARDING AVENUE CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
January 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space6 MAHONGA STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
- Subdivision99 MAITLAND STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
2025· 22 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Open cut mining449 MINERAL HILL ROAD CONDOBOLIN 2877Under Assessment
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation44 WILLIAM STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
- Industrial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry14 Lachlan St CONDOBOLIN NSW 2877Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Depot8 ORANGE STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure7 GUM BEND ROAD CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
- Hotel or motel accomodation; Erection of a new structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation20-24 MCDONNELL STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Ancillary commercial development48 MCDONNELL STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure68 OFFICERS PARADE CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10074 LACHLAN VALLEY WAY CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure162 ORANGE STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
- Hotel or motel accommodation; Erection of a new structure; Function centre40 LACHLAN STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Manufactured home68 ORANGE STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Erection of a new structure65 MADLINE STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
September 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure37 MAHONGA STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle repair station26 GALARI CIRCUIT CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
August 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise2 MELROSE STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure9-11 RANDALL PLACE CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
July 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure36 HIGH STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
June 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Vehicle repair station4 STATION STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure3 STENHOUSE STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation1 DIGGERS AVENUE CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
May 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structureTASKER STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
13 parks and public open space in this suburb
- 10 Mile ReservePark
- Buckland ParkPark
- Hurley ParkPark
- Lions ParkPark
- Mackinnon ParkPark
- Major Mitchell ParkPark
- Marlin ParkPark
- Memorial ParkPark
- Reservoir HillPark
- Sacred ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 5
- Emergency department
- On site
- Condobolin Aboriginal Medical Centreyes
- Condobolin Hospitalhospital
- Dentistdentist
- Lord and Wells Optometristoptometrist
- Shortis & Timmins Pharmacypharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- All Saints Anglican ChurchMcDonnell Street, CondobolinSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Condobolin Preschoolkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 79
- Parks (OSM)
- 15
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 35.5/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4290th in Australia
- State rank
- 1364th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #211 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #518 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime60
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime71
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime61
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime89
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime73
- 3492 Henry Parkes Waytransport
- Henry Parkes Way At Vermont Hill Rdtransport
- Henry Parkes Way Opp 3492transport
- Melrose St After Silos Rdtransport
- Melrose St Before Silos Rdtransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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