NSW · Lachlan Council

Condobolin, NSW, 2877

Desirability index

35.5/100

#607 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Condobolin is a smaller suburban community in the Lachlan area, home to around 3,185 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 704 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with rising year-on-year trends (+39%), roughly 221.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $350, 4 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

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

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian 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.

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
704
Against the person
202
Against property
220
Rate per 1,000 residents
221
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 16 residents
State safety percentile
16.6th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+38.9%

Most common offence types

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order60
  • Breach Bail Conditions71
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault61
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment89
  • Malicious Damage To Property73

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statisticsNSW 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

Data sources & freshness

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

Data sources & freshness

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 structure
    56 HENRY PARKES WAY CONDOBOLIN 2877Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport
    38 OFFICERS PARADE CONDOBOLIN 2877Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Rural industry; Farm building
    10276 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 space
    28 MCGREGOR STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    54 ORANGE STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
  • April 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    13 HARDING AVENUE CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
  • Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Ancillary commercial development; Depot
    4 LACHLAN STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Residential Accommodation
    8 GRAF STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Under Assessment
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    19 NAPIER STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Infrastructure
    5 GRAF STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Under Assessment
  • March 2026

  • Demolition
    19 MCDONNELL STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
  • Demolition
    320 KIACATOO ROAD CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    1 RANDALL PLACE CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
  • February 2026

  • Demolition; Dwelling house
    13 HARDING AVENUE CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
  • January 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    6 MAHONGA STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
  • Subdivision
    99 MAITLAND STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
2025· 31 proposals
  • December 2025

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Open cut mining
    449 MINERAL HILL ROAD CONDOBOLIN 2877Under Assessment
  • Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    44 WILLIAM STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
  • Industrial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry
    14 Lachlan St CONDOBOLIN NSW 2877Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Depot
    8 ORANGE STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    7 GUM BEND ROAD CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
  • Hotel or motel accomodation; Erection of a new structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation
    20-24 MCDONNELL STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
  • November 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Ancillary commercial development
    48 MCDONNELL STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    68 OFFICERS PARADE CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
  • October 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    10074 LACHLAN VALLEY WAY CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
  • Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure
    162 ORANGE STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
  • Hotel or motel accommodation; Erection of a new structure; Function centre
    40 LACHLAN STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Manufactured home
    68 ORANGE STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
  • Warehouse or distribution centre; Erection of a new structure
    65 MADLINE STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
  • September 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    37 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 station
    26 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 Premise
    2 MELROSE STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    9-11 RANDALL PLACE CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
  • July 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    36 HIGH STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
  • June 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Vehicle repair station
    4 STATION STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    3 STENHOUSE STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    1 DIGGERS AVENUE CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
  • May 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    TASKER STREET CONDOBOLIN 2877Determined
2024· 25 proposals

25 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 40 proposals

40 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 30 proposals

30 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 16 proposals

16 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap 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

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
5
Emergency department
On site
  • Condobolin Aboriginal Medical Centreyes
  • Condobolin Hospitalhospital
  • Dentistdentist
  • Lord and Wells Optometristoptometrist
  • Shortis & Timmins Pharmacypharmacy

Data sources & freshness

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.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • All Saints Anglican ChurchMcDonnell Street, CondobolinSHR

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage registerState heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Condobolin Preschoolkindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare servicesOpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState 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.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover featuresOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
35.5/100
Cohort rank
#607 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • 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
  • Condobolin Preschoolchildcarekindergarten
  • All Saints Anglican ChurchheritageMcDonnell Street, CondobolinSHR
  • Condobolin Aboriginal Medical Centrehealthyes
  • Condobolin Hospitalhealthhospital
  • Dentisthealthdentist

Data sources & freshness