Suburbs Canbelego

New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Canbelego NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Canbelego, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Canbelego NSW is 54 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Canbelego is $1,174 per week ($61,048 per year). Canbelego has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Canbelego has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (32% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Samoan. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Canbelego is $6,500.

There were 5 recorded offences in Canbelego in 2025-26, a rate of 93 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (3 offences).

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📍 Canbelego, New South Wales — 31.5190°S, 146.2501°E

Crime: Low Med High

Canbelego Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Canbelego Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$1,174/wk
$61,048 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
👤
Median Age
36years
2 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$6,500/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Canbelego Demographics

Gender Split

Male 73.6% (39) Female 26.4% (14)

Population Density

0.0
people per km²
54 people · 2849.8 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Canbelego Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Canbelego Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
78.6% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
21.4% 3 dwellings

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

Canbelego Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Canbelego Religion

Anglican
32.1%
Not stated
30.2%
Catholic
24.5%
Uniting Church
7.5%
No Religion
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Canbelego Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
63.6%
Year 12 or equivalent
36.4%

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

Canbelego Languages Spoken at Home

Samoan
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Canbelego Employment

💼
Employed full-time
100.0% 25 people

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

Canbelego Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Canbelego Occupation

Machinery Operators & Drivers
56.3%
Managers
43.8%

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

Canbelego Field of Study

Engineering
45.5%
Agriculture & Environment
27.3%
Society & Culture
27.3%

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

Canbelego Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Canbelego Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
30.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
30.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Canbelego Marital Status

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Married
37.8% 17
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Divorced
13.3% 6
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Never married
48.9% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Canbelego Ancestry

English
39.7%
Australian
37.9%
German
6.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.2%
Irish
5.2%
Samoan
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Canbelego Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 103

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

Canbelego Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
19.4% 7
—
Not a volunteer
80.6% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Canbelego How People Get to Work

Walked only
63.6%
Car (driver)
36.4%

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

Canbelego Car Ownership

1 vehicle
42.1%
2 vehicles
36.8%
4+ vehicles
21.1%

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

Canbelego Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
23.1%
4 bedrooms
76.9%

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

Canbelego Population Mobility

28.9%
moved in the last year
44.4%
moved in the last 5 years
71.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Canbelego Indigenous Population

8.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
8
Indigenous residents
86
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Canbelego Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
6
Arthritis
4

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

Canbelego Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1,000-$1,249/wk
21.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
21.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
21.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
35.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Canbelego Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
88.0%
Couple — no children
12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Canbelego Unpaid Carers

—
Did not provide
100.0% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Canbelego When Migrants Arrived

2020
6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Canbelego Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.4%
5–14 hours
21.4%
Did not do domestic work
57.1%

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

Canbelego Household Size

1 person
73.3%
4 persons
26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Canbelego Where Residents Moved From

Same address
32
Moved from NSW
4
Moved from SA
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Canbelego Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Canbelego Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 5 total

Property Damage
3
Theft
2

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Canbelego Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Canbelego

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,125/wk
Rent share —

Canbelego vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Back Creek (Tweed - NSW)
Pop: 27 Income: $524/wk Rent: $350/wk
Baerami Creek
Pop: 27 Income: $725/wk Rent: $250/wk
Bobundara
Pop: 27 Income: $850/wk Rent: $270/wk
Boorga
Pop: 27 Income: $1,187/wk
Cadgee (NSW)
Pop: 27 Income: $450/wk
Clare (NSW)
Pop: 27 Income: $1,291/wk

Compare Canbelego

Canbelego vs Back Creek (Tweed - NSW) →Canbelego vs Baerami Creek →Canbelego vs Bobundara →Canbelego vs Boorga →

Frequently Asked Questions About Canbelego

What is the population of Canbelego NSW?

The population of Canbelego NSW is 54 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Canbelego?

The median personal income in Canbelego NSW is $1,174 per week, or $61,048 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Canbelego?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Canbelego NSW is $6,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Canbelego?

The median age in Canbelego NSW is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Canbelego a good suburb to live in?

Canbelego is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 54.The median income is $1,174/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 10786. All dollar figures in AUD.