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Caniaba NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Caniaba NSW is 804 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Caniaba is $905 per week ($47,060 per year). Median rent in Caniaba is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Caniaba has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Caniaba has a population density of 26.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Caniaba is England. The most common religion is Catholic (32% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Caniaba is $1,962.

There were 2 recorded offences in Caniaba in 2025-26, a rate of 2 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Caniaba Population

residents (Census 2021)

Caniaba Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$905/wk

$47,060 per year

#2070 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,962/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Caniaba Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.6% (404) Female 49.4% (395)

Population Density

26.7

people per km²

804 people · 30.1 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,285

Family income/wk

Caniaba Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Caniaba Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

39.9% 89 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

60.1% 134 dwellings

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

Caniaba Country of Birth

Australia

98.3%

England

1.7%

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

Caniaba Religion

Catholic

31.9%

No Religion

27.3%

Anglican

15.8%

Not stated

10.0%

Uniting Church

7.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.9%

Othr Christian

1.7%

Christian (other)

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Caniaba Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

37.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.3%

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

Caniaba Languages Spoken at Home

IAL Punjabi

100.0%

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

Caniaba Employment

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Employed full-time

47.5% 261 people

⏰

Employed part-time

27.7% 152 people

🔍

Unemployed

0.9% 5 people

🏠

Not in labour force

23.9% 131 people

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

Caniaba Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.6%

Bachelor Degree

21.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.6%

Postgraduate Degree

6.4%

Certificate I/II

4.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.7%

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

Caniaba Occupation

Professionals

23.0%

Clerical & Administrative

17.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.0%

Community & Personal Service

13.5%

Managers

13.1%

Labourers

6.4%

Sales Workers

6.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.9%

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

Caniaba Field of Study

Management & Commerce

21.0%

Engineering

16.4%

Education

14.2%

Society & Culture

12.5%

Health

12.5%

Architecture & Building

10.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.0%

Agriculture & Environment

3.2%

Creative Arts

2.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.8%

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

Caniaba Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Caniaba Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

1.7%

$400-$499/wk

3.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.9%

$650-$799/wk

4.3%

$800-$999/wk

5.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

18.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

13.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.6%

$4,000+/wk

12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Caniaba Marital Status

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Married

59.9% 376

↔️

Separated

1.3% 8

📋

Divorced

6.4% 40

🕊️

Widowed

3.8% 24

👤

Never married

28.7% 180

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Caniaba Ancestry

Australian

36.4%

English

30.3%

Irish

10.3%

Scottish

7.6%

Italian

5.2%

German

4.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.6%

Other

1.7%

Filipino

0.6%

Maori

0.5%

Dutch

0.4%

Indian

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Caniaba School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

28.5%

Secondary — Catholic

23.8%

Primary — Government

13.0%

Secondary — Government

10.4%

Vocational Education

7.8%

Pre-school

7.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.1%

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

Caniaba Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.1% 60

✅

No need for assistance

95.9% 1,410

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

Caniaba Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

19.4% 112

—

Not a volunteer

80.6% 464

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Caniaba Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

2.5%

$300-$449/mo

2.5%

$450-$599/mo

4.2%

$800-$999/mo

3.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

9.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

40.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

9.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Caniaba How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.5%

Did not go to work

17.2%

Car (passenger)

4.4%

Walked only

0.8%

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

Caniaba Car Ownership

1 vehicle

15.3%

2 vehicles

46.4%

3 vehicles

22.2%

4+ vehicles

16.1%

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

Caniaba Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

5.0%

3 bedrooms

30.4%

4 bedrooms

48.3%

5 bedrooms

16.3%

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

Caniaba Population Mobility

12.6%

moved in the last year

38.8%

moved in the last 5 years

0.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

71.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Caniaba Indigenous Population

3.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,436

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Caniaba Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

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

Caniaba Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.4%

$1-$149/wk

4.6%

$150-$299/wk

5.4%

$300-$399/wk

2.7%

$400-$499/wk

2.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.9%

$650-$799/wk

10.8%

$800-$999/wk

13.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.6%

$3,500+/wk

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Caniaba Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

48.0%

Couple — no children

24.7%

Couple — no children under 15

16.1%

One parent — children under 15

5.6%

One parent — no children under 15

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Caniaba Military Service

🏅

Previously served

3.4% 20

👤

Never served

96.6% 560

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Caniaba Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.7% 97

—

Did not provide

83.3% 483

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Caniaba Children Ever Born

No children

22.9%

1 child

7.1%

2 children

38.7%

3 children

24.1%

4 children

7.1%

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

Caniaba When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Caniaba Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.1%

5–14 hours

30.6%

15–29 hours

14.9%

30+ hours

11.5%

Did not do domestic work

17.9%

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

Caniaba Household Size

1 person

12.3%

2 persons

32.8%

3 persons

19.7%

4 persons

20.9%

5 persons

11.1%

6+ persons

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Caniaba Where Residents Moved From

Same address

636

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

Caniaba Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

88.4%

Step family — no other children

5.4%

Blended family — no other children

3.6%

Other couple — children only

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Caniaba Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Assault

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Caniaba Schools

schools nearby

government

955

avg ICSEA score

total students

Caniaba Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 29 students

955

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Caniaba Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,231/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.7%

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

If you earn X in Caniaba

Your weekly income

≈ $9,668/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,881/wk

Rent share 15.7%

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Income: $825/wk Rent: $275/wk Save: $75/wk

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Income: $942/wk Rent: $325/wk Save: $25/wk

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Income: $976/wk Rent: $335/wk Save: $15/wk

Caniaba vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Nashdale

Pop: 403 Income: $995/wk Rent: $300/wk

Taralga

Pop: 403 Income: $738/wk Rent: $231/wk

Barmedman

Pop: 404 Income: $479/wk Rent: $190/wk

Redbank (NSW)

Pop: 404 Income: $793/wk Rent: $338/wk

Thredbo

Pop: 405 Income: $1,031/wk Rent: $400/wk

Phegans Bay

Pop: 406 Income: $944/wk Rent: $460/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Caniaba

What is the population of Caniaba NSW?

The population of Caniaba NSW is 804 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 26.7 people per km².Caniaba is ranked #4,292 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Caniaba?

The median personal income in Caniaba NSW is $905 per week, or $47,060 per year.The median household income is $2,231 per week.Family income is $2,285 per week.Caniaba is ranked #2,070 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Caniaba?

Median rent in Caniaba NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 15.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Caniaba ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Caniaba?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Caniaba NSW is $1,962. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Caniaba?

The median age in Caniaba NSW is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Caniaba a good suburb to live in?

Caniaba is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 804.The median income is $905/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.7% 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: 10789. All dollar figures in AUD.