Cann River VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Cann River, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Cann River VIC is 197 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cann River is $445 per week ($23,140 per year). Median rent in Cann River is $120 per week ($520 per month). Cann River has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Cann River has a population density of 1.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Cann River is Germany. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cann River is $780.

There were 21 recorded offences in Cann River in 2025-25, a rate of 107 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (7 offences).

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Cann River Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Cann River Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$445/wk
$23,140 per year
#8660 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$120/wk
$520 per month
#8508 of 14,663
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$780/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.6 per bedroom

Cann River Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.8% (102) Female 48.2% (95)

Population Density

1.8
people per km²
197 people · 112.0 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$900
Family income/wk

Cann River Age Distribution

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)

Cann River Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
73.7% 42 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
26.3% 15 dwellings

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

Cann River Country of Birth

Australia
94.0%
Germany
6.0%

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

Cann River Religion

No Religion
49.7%
Not stated
17.4%
Catholic
14.9%
Anglican
10.3%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.6%
Uniting Church
2.1%
Christian (other)
1.5%
Salvation Army
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cann River Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
33.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
22.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.8%

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

Cann River Employment

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Employed full-time
19.1% 26 people
Employed part-time
18.4% 25 people
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Unemployed
5.1% 7 people
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Not in labour force
57.4% 78 people

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

Cann River Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
66.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
23.5%
Certificate I/II
9.8%

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

Cann River Occupation

Community & Personal Service
32.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
23.5%
Professionals
20.6%
Labourers
14.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.8%

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

Cann River Field of Study

Society & Culture
31.8%
Agriculture & Environment
18.2%
Education
18.2%
Engineering
18.2%
Management & Commerce
13.6%

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

Cann River Dwelling Types

Separate house
92.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cann River Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
6.2%
$300-$399/wk
16.0%
$400-$499/wk
21.0%
$500-$649/wk
9.9%
$650-$799/wk
7.4%
$800-$999/wk
8.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cann River Marital Status

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Married
29.0% 51
↔️
Separated
9.1% 16
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Divorced
11.9% 21
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Widowed
8.5% 15
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Never married
41.5% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cann River Ancestry

English
37.4%
Australian
25.2%
Irish
11.0%
Scottish
7.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
6.7%
Other
4.7%
German
4.3%
Welsh
1.6%
Dutch
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cann River School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
45.5%
Secondary — Government
45.5%
Vocational Education
9.1%

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

Cann River Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
9.9% 33
No need for assistance
90.1% 301

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

Cann River Volunteering

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Volunteer
28.6% 42
Not a volunteer
71.4% 105

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cann River Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo
40.0%
$600-$799/mo
30.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cann River How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
63.8%
Walked only
15.5%
Did not go to work
15.5%
Car (passenger)
5.2%

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

Cann River Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.4%
1 vehicle
40.9%
2 vehicles
28.0%
3 vehicles
18.3%
4+ vehicles
7.5%

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

Cann River Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.8%
2 bedrooms
17.9%
3 bedrooms
61.9%
4 bedrooms
15.5%

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

Cann River Population Mobility

6.1%
moved in the last year
34.5%
moved in the last 5 years
13.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
39.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cann River Indigenous Population

9.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
32
Indigenous residents
312
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cann River Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
35
Arthritis
15
Diabetes
9
Cancer
8
Asthma
7
Heart disease
6
Lung condition
4

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

Cann River Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.9%
$150-$299/wk
13.9%
$300-$399/wk
17.8%
$400-$499/wk
4.0%
$500-$649/wk
6.9%
$650-$799/wk
13.9%
$800-$999/wk
12.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cann River Family Structure

Couple — no children
45.2%
Couple — children under 15
33.7%
One parent — no children under 15
14.4%
One parent — children under 15
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cann River Military Service

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Previously served
4.1% 6
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Never served
95.9% 142

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Cann River Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
27.8% 42
Did not provide
72.2% 109

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cann River Children Ever Born

No children
28.6%
2 children
57.1%
3 children
6.1%
4 children
8.2%

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

Cann River When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1951–1960
5
1981–1990
5

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

Cann River Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
10.2%
5–14 hours
30.6%
15–29 hours
16.6%
30+ hours
14.6%
Did not do domestic work
28.0%

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

Cann River Household Size

1 person
46.2%
2 persons
35.2%
3 persons
8.8%
4 persons
6.6%
5 persons
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cann River Where Residents Moved From

Same address
155
Moved from NSW
6
Moved — same area (SA2)
4
Moved from VIC
3

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

Cann River Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cann River Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 21 total

Theft
7
Assault
5
Property Damage
5
Break & Enter
1
Fraud
1
Drug Offences
1
Public Order
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Cann River Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
939
avg ICSEA score
34
total students
Cann River P-12 College Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 34 students
939
ICSEA

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

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Cann River Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $642/wk
Median Rent $120/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.7%

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

If you earn X in Cann River

≈ $2,782/month
Median rent $120/wk
Left after rent $522/wk
Rent share 18.7%

Cann River vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Cann River

What is the population of Cann River VIC?

The population of Cann River VIC is 197 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.8 people per km².Cann River is ranked #6,995 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cann River?

The median personal income in Cann River VIC is $445 per week, or $23,140 per year.The median household income is $642 per week.Family income is $900 per week.Cann River is ranked #8,660 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cann River?

Median rent in Cann River VIC is $120 per week ($520 per month).Rent represents 18.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Cann River ranks #8,508 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cann River?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cann River VIC is $780. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cann River?

The median age in Cann River VIC is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cann River a good suburb to live in?

Cann River is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 197.The median income is $445/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20464. All dollar figures in AUD.