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Canyonleigh NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Canyonleigh, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Canyonleigh NSW is 455 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Canyonleigh is $836 per week ($43,472 per year). Median rent in Canyonleigh is $393 per week ($1,703 per month). Canyonleigh has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Canyonleigh has a population density of 1.8 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Canyonleigh is England. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Canyonleigh is $2,292.
There were 1 recorded offences in Canyonleigh in 2025-26, a rate of 2 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was sexual offences (1 offences).
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Canyonleigh Population
Canyonleigh Median Income & Rent
Canyonleigh Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Canyonleigh Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Canyonleigh Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Canyonleigh Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Canyonleigh Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Canyonleigh Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Canyonleigh Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Canyonleigh Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Canyonleigh Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Canyonleigh Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Canyonleigh Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Canyonleigh Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Canyonleigh Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Canyonleigh Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Canyonleigh Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Canyonleigh School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Canyonleigh Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Canyonleigh Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Canyonleigh Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Canyonleigh How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Canyonleigh Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Canyonleigh Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Canyonleigh Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Canyonleigh Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Canyonleigh Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Canyonleigh Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Canyonleigh Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Canyonleigh Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Canyonleigh Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Canyonleigh Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Canyonleigh When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Canyonleigh Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Canyonleigh Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Canyonleigh Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Canyonleigh Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Canyonleigh Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Canyonleigh Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Canyonleigh
What is the population of Canyonleigh NSW?
The population of Canyonleigh NSW is 455 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.8 people per km².Canyonleigh is ranked #5,174 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Canyonleigh?
The median personal income in Canyonleigh NSW is $836 per week, or $43,472 per year.The median household income is $2,016 per week.Family income is $2,156 per week.Canyonleigh is ranked #3,020 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Canyonleigh?
Median rent in Canyonleigh NSW is $393 per week ($1,703 per month).Rent represents 19.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Canyonleigh ranks #2,230 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Canyonleigh?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Canyonleigh NSW is $2,292. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Canyonleigh?
The median age in Canyonleigh NSW is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Canyonleigh a good suburb to live in?
Canyonleigh is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 455.The median income is $836/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.5% 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: 10798. All dollar figures in AUD.