Cannawigara SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Cannawigara, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Cannawigara SA is 147 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cannawigara is $974 per week ($50,648 per year). Median rent in Cannawigara is $115 per week ($498 per month). Cannawigara has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Cannawigara has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cannawigara is $1,305.

There were 4 recorded offences in Cannawigara in 2025-26, a rate of 27 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Cannawigara Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Cannawigara Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$974/wk
$50,648 per year
#1390 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$115/wk
$498 per month
#8557 of 14,663
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Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,305/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Cannawigara Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.4% (84) Female 43.6% (65)

Population Density

0.8
people per km²
147 people · 179.1 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,583
Family income/wk

Cannawigara 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Cannawigara Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
65.7% 23 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
34.3% 12 dwellings

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

Cannawigara Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Cannawigara Religion

No Religion
40.9%
Catholic
16.4%
Not stated
10.1%
Anglican
10.1%
Lutheran
9.4%
Uniting Church
6.9%
Pentecostal
3.8%
Christian (other)
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cannawigara Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
45.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
32.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
11.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.6%

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

Cannawigara Employment

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Employed full-time
64.7% 77 people
Employed part-time
20.2% 24 people
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Not in labour force
15.1% 18 people

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

Cannawigara Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
44.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
33.3%
Bachelor Degree
16.7%
Certificate I/II
5.6%

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

Cannawigara Occupation

Managers
46.8%
Community & Personal Service
16.1%
Labourers
16.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
8.1%
Clerical & Administrative
8.1%
Professionals
4.8%

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

Cannawigara Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
25.0%
Engineering
18.8%
Society & Culture
15.6%
Management & Commerce
14.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
9.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
6.3%
Health
6.3%
Education
4.7%

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

Cannawigara Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cannawigara Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
5.9%
$500-$649/wk
13.7%
$650-$799/wk
5.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
19.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
9.8%
$4,000+/wk
15.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cannawigara Marital Status

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Married
46.8% 59
↔️
Separated
4.0% 5
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Divorced
4.8% 6
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Widowed
4.0% 5
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Never married
40.5% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cannawigara Ancestry

English
36.3%
Australian
32.4%
German
12.1%
Other
9.9%
Scottish
4.4%
Dutch
3.3%
Irish
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cannawigara School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
41.9%
Secondary — Government
38.7%
Vocational Education
19.4%

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

Cannawigara Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 286

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

Cannawigara Volunteering

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Volunteer
42.7% 53
Not a volunteer
57.3% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cannawigara Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
30.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
40.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cannawigara How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
88.7%
Walked only
6.5%
Did not go to work
4.8%

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

Cannawigara Car Ownership

1 vehicle
14.9%
2 vehicles
36.2%
3 vehicles
27.7%
4+ vehicles
21.3%

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

Cannawigara Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
7.1%
2 bedrooms
7.1%
3 bedrooms
31.0%
4 bedrooms
47.6%
5 bedrooms
7.1%

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

Cannawigara Population Mobility

5.1%
moved in the last year
37.9%
moved in the last 5 years
1.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
80.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cannawigara Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
270
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cannawigara Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
9
Asthma
4

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

Cannawigara Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.3%
$1-$149/wk
2.7%
$150-$299/wk
8.0%
$400-$499/wk
4.4%
$500-$649/wk
9.7%
$650-$799/wk
11.5%
$800-$999/wk
8.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
2.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.1%
$3,500+/wk
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cannawigara Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
39.2%
Couple — no children
28.4%
Couple — children under 15
25.5%
One parent — children under 15
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cannawigara Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.7% 17
Did not provide
85.3% 99

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cannawigara Children Ever Born

No children
39.5%
1 child
10.5%
2 children
7.9%
3 children
18.4%
4 children
23.7%

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

Cannawigara When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
3

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

Cannawigara Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
33.3%
5–14 hours
26.7%
15–29 hours
17.5%
30+ hours
10.0%
Did not do domestic work
12.5%

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

Cannawigara Household Size

1 person
15.2%
2 persons
30.4%
3 persons
28.3%
4 persons
15.2%
5 persons
10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cannawigara Where Residents Moved From

Same address
129
Moved from SA
4
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

Cannawigara Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
85.0%
Step family — no other children
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cannawigara Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Theft
2
Property Damage
1
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Cannawigara Rent Prices & Affordability

5%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,299/wk
Median Rent $115/wk
Rent-to-Income 5.0%

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

If you earn X in Cannawigara

≈ $9,962/month
Median rent $115/wk
Left after rent $2,184/wk
Rent share 5.0%

Cannawigara vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cannawigara

What is the population of Cannawigara SA?

The population of Cannawigara SA is 147 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².Cannawigara is ranked #7,806 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cannawigara?

The median personal income in Cannawigara SA is $974 per week, or $50,648 per year.The median household income is $2,299 per week.Family income is $2,583 per week.Cannawigara is ranked #1,390 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cannawigara?

Median rent in Cannawigara SA is $115 per week ($498 per month).Rent represents 5.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Cannawigara ranks #8,557 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cannawigara?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cannawigara SA is $1,305. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cannawigara?

The median age in Cannawigara SA is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cannawigara a good suburb to live in?

Cannawigara is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 147.The median income is $974/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.0% 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: 40214. All dollar figures in AUD.