Condong, New South Wales facts for kids
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Sugar mill at Condong
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 Condong
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 298 (2011 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10) | ||||||||||||||
| • Summer (DST) | AEDT (UTC+11) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Tweed Shire | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Tweed | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Richmond | ||||||||||||||
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Condong is a small village in north-eastern New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Tweed Shire area.
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Location and Surroundings
Condong is located close to the Tweed River. It is about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) from the larger town of Murwillumbah. The village is also about 26 kilometers (16 miles) from Tweed Heads. This area is known for its beautiful natural scenery.
Life in Condong
Condong is a quiet place. It is best known for its large sugar mill. This mill processes sugar cane grown in the surrounding areas. The sugar mill is an important part of the local economy. It provides jobs for many people in the village and nearby towns.
Who Lives in Condong?
According to the 2011 census, about 298 people lived in Condong. The population was split evenly, with 50% female and 50% male residents. The average age of people in Condong was 43 years old. This was a bit older than the national average age of 37.
Most people living in Condong were born in Australia (88.4%). A small number of residents came from other countries. These included England, Scotland, India, Spain, and New Zealand.
English was the main language spoken at home by most people (93.3%). A few other languages were also spoken. These included Bandjalang, Punjabi, Indonesian, Thai, and Spanish.
Government and Representation
Condong is part of the Tweed Shire local government area. This local council helps manage services for the community. For state government, Condong is in the Tweed area. For federal government, it is in the Richmond area. These areas are represented by elected officials. They work to make decisions for the people living there.
