Condon
QLD 4815 • Rest of QLD
About Condon
Condon is a modern residential suburb in the southern corridor of Townsville, North Queensland, approximately 12 kilometres south of the Townsville CBD. With a population of around 5,894, it is a well-established family suburb within the Townsville City local government area. The suburb has a relatively young demographic and a median taxable income of $48,733, typical of Townsville's suburban growth areas.
Condon offers an affordable, family-oriented lifestyle with good access to schools, parks, and the Willows Shopping Centre nearby. The suburb features modern housing stock from the 2000s onwards, with many single-storey homes on generous lots. Residents enjoy proximity to Riverway, a major recreational precinct with lagoons, parklands, and dining options along the Ross River. Condon appeals to young families and defence personnel from nearby Lavarack Barracks.
Condon falls under postcode 4815 and is governed by Townsville Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Thuringowa electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Route 7/T7 — Townsville CBD via Willows 30-35 min
- Route 11 — Riverway Drive corridor 15 min to Willows
Commute to Townsville CBD
🛣️ Townsville has no suburban rail network. Bus services run via Woolcock Street and University Drive. Car is the primary transport mode.
Suburban layout with wide streets and some footpaths. Local shops accessible by foot for nearby residents, but most errands require driving.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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190 Hervey's Range Road
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26 - 54 Vickers Road South
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Yvette Street
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65 Allambie Lane
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Allambie Lane
Housing 2021 Census
106 state housing + 32 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 129
- 2. New Zealand 119
- 3. Philippines 83
- 4. Germany 30
- 5. Papua New Guinea 20
- 6. Vietnam 19
- 7. India 18
- 8. South Africa 17
- 9. Scotland 13
- 10. United States 11
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)