Cannum VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cannum VIC is 45 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cannum is $1,140 per week ($59,280 per year). Median rent in Cannum is $110 per week ($477 per month). Cannum has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Cannum has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cannum is $530.

There were 2 recorded offences in Cannum in 2025-25, a rate of 44 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Cannum Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Cannum Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,140/wk
$59,280 per year
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Median Rent
$110/wk
$477 per month
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Median Age
35years
3 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$530/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Cannum Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.4% (22) Female 47.6% (20)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
45 people · 127.0 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,166
Family income/wk

Cannum Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
30-34
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Cannum Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
63.6% 7 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
36.4% 4 dwellings

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

Cannum Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Cannum Religion

No Religion
48.6%
Uniting Church
24.3%
Lutheran
10.8%
Catholic
8.1%
Pentecostal
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cannum Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
25.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.9%

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

Cannum Employment

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Employed full-time
51.5% 17 people
Employed part-time
15.2% 5 people
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Not in labour force
33.3% 11 people

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

Cannum Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
60.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
40.0%

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

Cannum Occupation

Professionals
36.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
36.4%
Managers
27.3%

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

Cannum Field of Study

Society & Culture
62.5%
Agriculture & Environment
37.5%

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

Cannum Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cannum Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
50.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cannum Marital Status

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Married
72.4% 21
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Widowed
17.2% 5
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Never married
10.3% 3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cannum Ancestry

English
55.4%
Australian
44.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cannum School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Cannum Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.8% 6
No need for assistance
94.2% 97

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

Cannum Volunteering

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Volunteer
42.9% 12
Not a volunteer
57.1% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cannum How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Cannum Car Ownership

2 vehicles
26.7%
3 vehicles
46.7%
4+ vehicles
26.7%

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

Cannum Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
70.6%
4 bedrooms
29.4%

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

Cannum Population Mobility

11.9%
moved in the last year
8.8%
moved in the last 5 years
60.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cannum Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
88
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cannum Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
6
Arthritis
3
Asthma
3

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

Cannum Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
17.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
47.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
21.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cannum Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
56.1%
Couple — no children
26.8%
Couple — no children under 15
9.8%
One parent — children under 15
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cannum Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.7% 5
Did not provide
83.3% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cannum Children Ever Born

No children
55.6%
3 children
44.4%

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

Cannum Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.1%
5–14 hours
19.4%
15–29 hours
25.8%
30+ hours
29.0%
Did not do domestic work
9.7%

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

Cannum Household Size

1 person
50.0%
2 persons
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cannum Where Residents Moved From

Same address
37
Moved from TAS
3

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

Cannum Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cannum Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Theft
2

Offence trend by year:

2019
2020
2021
2024
2025

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

Cannum Rent Prices & Affordability

5%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,083/wk
Median Rent $110/wk
Rent-to-Income 5.3%

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

If you earn X in Cannum

≈ $9,026/month
Median rent $110/wk
Left after rent $1,973/wk
Rent share 5.3%

Cannum vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Cannum

What is the population of Cannum VIC?

The population of Cannum VIC is 45 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Cannum?

The median personal income in Cannum VIC is $1,140 per week, or $59,280 per year.The median household income is $2,083 per week.Family income is $2,166 per week.

How much is rent in Cannum?

Median rent in Cannum VIC is $110 per week ($477 per month).Rent represents 5.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Cannum?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cannum VIC is $530. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cannum?

The median age in Cannum VIC is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cannum a good suburb to live in?

Cannum is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 45.The median income is $1,140/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.3% 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: 20467. All dollar figures in AUD.