Moving to Condon QLD 4815
What the official numbers say about living in Condon — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $310 a week, against a median household income of $1,336 a week.
About 56% of homes are owner-occupied and 34% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Condon grew 0% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (5,866 → 5,894 people).
Around 68% of households are families, averaging 2.4 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Australian Indigenous, Vietnamese, Tagalog.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Condon scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (93% of workers).
Nearest train station: Townsville, 11.7 km north-east.
Nearest airport: RAAF Base Townsville, 9.3 km north-east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 1110 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 13 schools · 14 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 34 parks — see them all on the Condon profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Thuringowa State High School 600 m · Shalom Christian College 1.2 km · Ryan Catholic College, Senior Campus 1.9 km · Ryan Catholic College, Junior Campus 2.2 km · Townsville Catholic Education Office 2.3 km · Weir State School 2.3 km · Kirwan State High School 2.8 km · The Willows State School 3 km
Groceries: Aldi 1.9 km · Coles 2 km · Woolworths 2 km
Parks and reserves: Jabiru Park 300 m · Bowhunters Road Park 750 m · Renecol Park 1 km · Shirleen Crescent Park 1.1 km · Tecno Park 1.2 km · Hervey Range Road Park 1.4 km · Glenrock Park 1.4 km · Salisbury Crescent Park 1.5 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Condon, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian White Ibis · Magpie-lark · Peaceful Dove · Masked Lapwing · Brown Honeyeater.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Condon, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condon here | 5,894 | — | 2/10 | 17% |
| Rasmussen | 4,669 | — | 1/10 | 15% |
| Thuringowa Central | 1,953 | — | 3/10 | 11% |
| Douglas | 7,780 | — | 9/10 | 25% |
| Kirwan | 20,780 | — | 3/10 | 8% |
| Bohle Plains | 3,989 | — | 8/10 | 29% |
| Cranbrook | 5,844 | — | 3/10 | 13% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Townsville — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Herbert — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4815 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Condon profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $310 a week, and about 34% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 0% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 5,866 people to 5,894. It sits about 1110 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Townsville council, and the federal seat is Herbert.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Condon vs Rasmussen · Condon vs Thuringowa Central.
Nearby guides: Rasmussen · Thuringowa Central · Douglas · Kirwan · Bohle Plains · Cranbrook.
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