Canada Bay, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Canada Bay NSW is 1,308 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Canada Bay is $1,056 per week ($54,912 per year). Median rent in Canada Bay is $550 per week ($2,383 per month). Canada Bay has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Canada Bay has a population density of 4,057 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Canada Bay is Italy. The most common religion is Catholic (43.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Canada Bay is $3,033.

There were 6 recorded offences in Canada Bay in 2025-26, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (5 offences).

Population
1,308
Census 2021
Median income
$1,056/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$550/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
40years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Canada Bay vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Canada Bay is $1,056 a week, 38% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 270th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $550 a week, $165 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 22.2% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 40, 3 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureCanada BayTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,056/wk$765/wk +38%$766/wk
Household income$2,473/wk$1,704/wk +45%$1,637/wk
Rent$550/wk$385/wk +43%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$3,033/mo$1,965/mo +54%$1,733/mo
Median age4043 −3 yrs42
Rent share of household income22.2%22.6% −0.3 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Canada Bay, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Canada Bay Population

1,308 residents at the 2021 Census.

Canada Bay Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,056/wk
$54,912 per year
Ranked 892 of 14,663
Median Rent
$550/wk
$2,383 per month
Ranked 360 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$3,033/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Canada Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,473/wk
Median rent $550/wk
Rent to income 22.2%

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

Median rent in Canada Bay against your income

About $10,716 a month
Median rent $550/wk
Left after rent $1,923/wk
Rent share 22.2%

Canada Bay Schools

49
schools nearby
19
government
1105
avg ICSEA score
22,594
total students
Meriden School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,761 students
1180
ICSEA
MLC School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,393 students
1177
ICSEA
Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,495 students
1160
ICSEA
Dobroyd Point Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 116 students
1149
ICSEA
Russell Lea Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 428 students
1140
ICSEA
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 427 students
1140
ICSEA
Santa Sabina College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,320 students
1139
ICSEA
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 163 students
1136
ICSEA
St Ambrose Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 484 students
1133
ICSEA
Rosebank College Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,472 students
1125
ICSEA
Haberfield Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 542 students
1125
ICSEA
All Hallows Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 462 students
1125
ICSEA
The McDonald College Independent
Combined · 1-12 · 265 students
1123
ICSEA
St Martha's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 315 students
1120
ICSEA
Croydon Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 576 students
1119
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 49 schools.

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

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Canada Bay Map

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Canada Bay, New South Wales: 33.8646°S, 151.1151°E

Canada Bay Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (49)

People in Canada Bay

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.3% (640) Female 50.7% (658)

Population Density

4,057
people per km²
1,308 people · 0.3 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,797
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

Italy
6.5%
China
4.3%
England
2.8%
New Zealand
1.3%
Vietnam
1.1%
South Korea
1.1%
South Africa
0.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
11.2%
Mandarin
4.7%
Cantonese
3.4%
Greek
2.1%
Arabic
1.7%
Spanish
1.3%
Vietnamese
1.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Italian
24.2%
English
19.9%
Australian
19.1%
Chinese
12.6%
Irish
9.9%
Scottish
5.5%
Greek
4.2%
Lebanese
2.5%
Spanish
2.0%
Polish
1.8%
Filipino
1.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

Catholic
43.2%
No religion
27.3%
Anglican
7.1%
Eastern Orthodox
4.9%
Not stated
3.7%
Islam
2.2%
Buddhism
2.1%
Christian (other)
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
49.9% 527
Separated
1.4% 15
Divorced
9.8% 104
Widowed
4.6% 49
Never married
34.2% 361

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
46.3%
Couple: no children
21.6%
Couple: no children under 15
19.5%
One parent: no children under 15
8.2%
One parent: children under 15
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
18.4%
2 persons
33.9%
3 persons
18.0%
4 persons
20.3%
5 persons
6.5%
6+ persons
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Canada Bay

Housing Tenure

Of the 466 occupied private dwellings in Canada Bay at the 2021 Census, 32.8% were rented, 34.5% owned outright and 32.8% owned with a mortgage.

Owned outright
34.5% 161 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
32.8% 153 dwellings
Rented
32.8% 153 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.6% 3 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
78.2%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
12.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.5%
2 bedrooms
34.1%
3 bedrooms
38.6%
4 bedrooms
18.8%
5 bedrooms
5.5%
6+ bedrooms
1.5%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.3%
$600-$799/mo
3.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
22.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
6.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
17.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
17.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
26.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.4%
1 vehicle
35.3%
2 vehicles
43.2%
3 vehicles
11.1%
4+ vehicles
4.1%

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

Work, income and education in Canada Bay

Employment

Employed full-time
43.3% 422 people
Employed part-time
16.9% 165 people
Unemployed
1.5% 15 people
Not in labour force
38.3% 373 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
37.6%
Managers
22.4%
Clerical & Administrative
11.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.3%
Sales Workers
7.2%
Community & Personal Service
4.9%
Labourers
3.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.1%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.8%
$1-$149/wk
0.7%
$300-$399/wk
2.8%
$400-$499/wk
3.0%
$500-$649/wk
2.5%
$650-$799/wk
5.8%
$800-$999/wk
4.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.8%
$4,000+/wk
27.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.6%
$1-$149/wk
3.7%
$150-$299/wk
4.6%
$300-$399/wk
3.7%
$400-$499/wk
2.7%
$500-$649/wk
2.1%
$650-$799/wk
6.9%
$800-$999/wk
6.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.2%
$3,500+/wk
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
61.6%
Did not go to work
16.6%
Car (passenger)
7.9%
Bus
3.8%
Walked only
2.7%
Truck
2.2%
Train
1.9%
Ferry
1.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.6%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
76.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.3%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
40.1%
Certificate III/IV
21.5%
Postgraduate Degree
17.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.2%
Certificate I/II
2.0%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
32.6%
Society & Culture
12.3%
Engineering
11.4%
Health
8.9%
Education
8.1%
Architecture & Building
6.0%
Creative Arts
5.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
5.2%
Information Technology
5.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
2.7%
Agriculture & Environment
1.7%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
21.7%
Secondary: Catholic
19.5%
Pre-school
13.0%
Primary: Catholic
12.6%
Secondary: Government
11.9%
Vocational Education
9.0%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
7.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.1%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
92.5%
Has need for assistance
4.4%
Need for assistance not stated
2.8%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
97
Asthma
44
Diabetes
37
Arthritis
36
Heart disease
32
Stroke
17
Lung condition
15
Cancer
13
Kidney disease
10

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.9% 133
Did not provide
87.1% 901

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
13.2% 135
Not a volunteer
86.8% 890

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.3% 3
Previously served
1.1% 11
Never served
98.6% 1,019

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
35.4%
1 child
14.2%
2 children
32.3%
3 children
13.6%
4 children
4.5%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1951: 1960
35
1961: 1970
54
1971: 1980
69
1981: 1990
70
1991: 2000
46
2001: 2010
63
2011: 2015
44
2016
8
2017
6
2019
3

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

Population Mobility

10.8%
moved in the last year
34.8%
moved in the last 5 years
2.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,127
Moved from NSW
96
Moved: same area (SA2)
37
Moved from overseas
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.6%
5: 14 hours
28.0%
15: 29 hours
12.9%
30+ hours
8.0%
Did not do domestic work
26.5%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
91.6%
Step family: no other children
5.8%
Blended family: no other children
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Canada Bay Crime Statistics

6 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
5
Other Against Person
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Canada Bay

The closest suburb to Canada Bay is Five Dock, 1.1 km away.

Five Dock
1.1 km away · income $1,079/wk · rent $570/wk
Concord
1.2 km away · income $935/wk · rent $570/wk
Wareemba
1.8 km away · income $1,027/wk · rent $600/wk
Croydon (NSW)
1.8 km away · income $835/wk · rent $480/wk
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1.8 km away · income $707/wk · rent $500/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Canada Bay

What is the population of Canada Bay NSW?

The population of Canada Bay NSW is 1,308 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 4,057 people per km². Canada Bay is ranked #3,586 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Canada Bay?

The median personal income in Canada Bay NSW is $1,056 per week, or $54,912 per year. The median household income is $2,473 per week. Family income is $2,797 per week. Canada Bay is ranked #892 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Canada Bay?

Median rent in Canada Bay NSW is $550 per week ($2,383 per month). Rent represents 22.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Canada Bay ranks #360 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Canada Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Canada Bay NSW is $3,033. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Canada Bay?

The median age in Canada Bay NSW is 40 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Canada Bay a good suburb to live in?

Canada Bay is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,308. The median income is $1,056/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10784. All dollar figures in AUD.