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Canaga QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Canaga, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Canaga QLD is 85 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Canaga is $812 per week ($42,224 per year). Median rent in Canaga is $150 per week ($650 per month). Canaga has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Canaga has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (29% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Canaga is $2,383.

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Canaga Population

residents (Census 2021)

Canaga Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$812/wk

$42,224 per year

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,383/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Canaga Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.1% (46) Female 45.9% (39)

Population Density

0.4

people per km²

85 people · 191.8 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,150

Family income/wk

Canaga Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Canaga Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.2% 13 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.8% 11 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Canaga Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Canaga Religion

Anglican

28.6%

Catholic

22.6%

No Religion

19.0%

Christian (other)

7.1%

Uniting Church

6.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

6.0%

Lutheran

6.0%

Pentecostal

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Canaga Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

54.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

28.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Canaga Employment

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Employed full-time

53.7% 29 people

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Employed part-time

16.7% 9 people

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Not in labour force

29.6% 16 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Canaga Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

41.7%

Certificate III/IV

33.3%

Bachelor Degree

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Canaga Occupation

Managers

30.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.0%

Professionals

15.0%

Community & Personal Service

15.0%

Sales Workers

15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Canaga Field of Study

Management & Commerce

39.3%

Agriculture & Environment

32.1%

Engineering

14.3%

Education

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Canaga Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Canaga Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk

30.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

20.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

25.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Canaga Marital Status

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Divorced

5.9% 4

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Widowed

4.4% 3

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Never married

16.2% 11

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Married

73.5% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Canaga Ancestry

English

37.7%

Australian

31.1%

German

14.2%

Irish

10.4%

Scottish

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Canaga School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

51.9%

Primary — Catholic

25.9%

Primary — Government

11.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Canaga Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.8% 4

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No need for assistance

97.2% 141

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Canaga Volunteering

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Volunteer

23.8% 15

—

Not a volunteer

76.2% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Canaga Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Canaga How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.4%

Did not go to work

27.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Canaga Car Ownership

1 vehicle

13.8%

2 vehicles

31.0%

3 vehicles

44.8%

4+ vehicles

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Canaga Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

42.9%

4 bedrooms

35.7%

5 bedrooms

10.7%

6+ bedrooms

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Canaga Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

14.9%

moved in the last 5 years

72.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Canaga Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

153

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Canaga Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

Mental health

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Canaga Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.9%

$1-$149/wk

18.4%

$650-$799/wk

10.5%

$800-$999/wk

18.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

18.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Canaga Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

57.1%

Couple — no children

38.6%

Couple — no children under 15

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Canaga Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.8% 9

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Did not provide

85.2% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Canaga Children Ever Born

No children

33.3%

2 children

26.7%

3 children

40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Canaga Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.7%

5–14 hours

30.6%

15–29 hours

9.7%

30+ hours

22.6%

Did not do domestic work

19.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Canaga Household Size

1 person

8.6%

2 persons

42.9%

3 persons

8.6%

4 persons

20.0%

5 persons

11.4%

6+ persons

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Canaga Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Canaga Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,624/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 9.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Canaga

Your weekly income

≈ $7,037/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $1,474/wk

Rent share 9.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Bamaga

Income: $749/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $30/wk

Canaga vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Rhydding

Pop: 43 Income: $1,166/wk

Buckland (Qld)

Pop: 43 Income: $949/wk

Coondoo

Pop: 43 Income: $687/wk Rent: $365/wk

Cromarty

Pop: 43 Income: $900/wk Rent: $200/wk

Glen Isla

Pop: 43 Income: $1,025/wk Rent: $200/wk

Kooringal (Qld)

Pop: 43 Income: $675/wk

Compare Canaga

Canaga vs Rhydding →Canaga vs Buckland (Qld) →Canaga vs Coondoo →Canaga vs Cromarty →

Frequently Asked Questions About Canaga

What is the population of Canaga QLD?

The population of Canaga QLD is 85 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Canaga?

The median personal income in Canaga QLD is $812 per week, or $42,224 per year.The median household income is $1,624 per week.Family income is $2,150 per week.

How much is rent in Canaga?

Median rent in Canaga QLD is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 9.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Canaga?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Canaga QLD is $2,383. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Canaga?

The median age in Canaga QLD is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Canaga a good suburb to live in?

Canaga is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 85.The median income is $812/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30510. All dollar figures in AUD.