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The Channon NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for The Channon, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of The Channon NSW is 325 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in The Channon is $656 per week ($34,112 per year). Median rent in The Channon is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). The Channon has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. The Channon has a population density of 17.6 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in The Channon is England. The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Channon is $1,603.
There were 2 recorded offences in The Channon in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).
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The Channon Population
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The Channon Demographics
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The Channon Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
The Channon Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
The Channon Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
The Channon Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
The Channon Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
The Channon Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
The Channon Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
The Channon Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
The Channon Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
The Channon Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
The Channon Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
The Channon Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
The Channon Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
The Channon School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
The Channon Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
The Channon Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
The Channon Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
The Channon How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
The Channon Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
The Channon Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
The Channon Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
The Channon Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
The Channon Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
The Channon Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
The Channon Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
The Channon Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
The Channon Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
The Channon Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
The Channon When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
The Channon Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
The Channon Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
The Channon Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
The Channon Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
The Channon Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
The Channon Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Channon
What is the population of The Channon NSW?
The population of The Channon NSW is 325 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 17.6 people per km².The Channon is ranked #5,852 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in The Channon?
The median personal income in The Channon NSW is $656 per week, or $34,112 per year.The median household income is $1,300 per week.Family income is $1,708 per week.The Channon is ranked #6,231 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in The Channon?
Median rent in The Channon NSW is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 19.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.The Channon ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in The Channon?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Channon NSW is $1,603. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in The Channon?
The median age in The Channon NSW is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is The Channon a good suburb to live in?
The Channon is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 325.The median income is $656/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.2% 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: 13832. All dollar figures in AUD.