Cannons Creek, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Cannons Creek VIC is 650 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cannons Creek is $776 per week ($40,352 per year). Median rent in Cannons Creek is $313 per week ($1,356 per month). Cannons Creek has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Cannons Creek has a population density of 33 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Cannons Creek is England. The most common religion is No religion (55.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is French. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cannons Creek is $1,700.

There were 33 recorded offences in Cannons Creek in 2025-25, a rate of 51 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (12 offences).

Population
650
Census 2021
Median income
$776/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$313/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
41years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Cannons Creek vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Cannons Creek is $776 a week, in line with the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 602nd of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $313 a week, $3 less than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 19.5% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 41, 2 years younger than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureCannons CreekTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$776/wk$767/wk +1%$766/wk
Household income$1,607/wk$1,687/wk −5%$1,637/wk
Rent$313/wk$316/wk −1%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,700/mo$1,723/mo −1%$1,733/mo
Median age4143 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.5%19.1% +0.4 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 Cannons Creek, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Cannons Creek Population

650 residents at the 2021 Census.

Cannons Creek Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$776/wk
$40,352 per year
Ranked 4,021 of 14,663
Median Rent
$313/wk
$1,356 per month
Ranked 4,302 of 14,663
Median Age
41years
3 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,700/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Cannons Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,607/wk
Median rent $313/wk
Rent to income 19.5%

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

Median rent in Cannons Creek against your income

About $6,964 a month
Median rent $313/wk
Left after rent $1,294/wk
Rent share 19.5%

Cannons Creek Map

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People in Cannons Creek

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.3% (348) Female 46.7% (305)

Population Density

33
people per km²
650 people · 20.0 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,896
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

England
4.5%
New Zealand
1.7%
India
0.9%
South Africa
0.8%
Scotland
0.6%
Ireland
0.5%
Netherlands
0.5%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

French
0.6%
Italian
0.6%
Arabic
0.5%
Mandarin
0.5%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%

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

Ancestry

English
42.0%
Australian
40.9%
Irish
10.0%
Scottish
7.8%
Italian
5.7%
German
5.2%
Dutch
4.2%
Australian Aboriginal
2.0%
Polish
1.5%
New Zealander
1.2%
Indian
1.1%

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

No religion
55.8%
Catholic
13.2%
Anglican
10.0%
Not stated
8.0%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.6%
Uniting Church
2.3%
Christian (other)
1.8%
SB OSB NRA OSB
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
44.2% 238
Separated
6.7% 36
Divorced
11.2% 60
Widowed
2.4% 13
Never married
35.5% 191

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
39.8%
Couple: no children
27.6%
Couple: no children under 15
17.9%
One parent: children under 15
8.0%
One parent: no children under 15
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
23.9%
2 persons
34.1%
3 persons
17.7%
4 persons
13.7%
5 persons
6.2%
6+ persons
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Cannons Creek

Housing Tenure

Of the 232 occupied private dwellings in Cannons Creek at the 2021 Census, 7.3% were rented, 30.6% owned outright and 57.8% owned with a mortgage.

Owned outright
30.6% 71 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
57.8% 134 dwellings
Rented
7.3% 17 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.7% 4 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
98.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
20.8%
3 bedrooms
41.2%
4 bedrooms
31.2%
5 bedrooms
6.8%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
10.1%
$600-$799/mo
5.5%
$800-$999/mo
4.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
17.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
24.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
24.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
10.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.6%
1 vehicle
18.9%
2 vehicles
39.9%
3 vehicles
21.9%
4+ vehicles
16.7%

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

Work, income and education in Cannons Creek

Employment

Employed full-time
41.1% 193 people
Employed part-time
24.5% 115 people
Unemployed
2.3% 11 people
Not in labour force
32.1% 151 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
29.3%
Professionals
14.1%
Clerical & Administrative
13.1%
Labourers
11.0%
Community & Personal Service
10.5%
Managers
9.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.3%
Sales Workers
4.7%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.7%
$150-$299/wk
1.4%
$300-$399/wk
1.8%
$400-$499/wk
5.9%
$500-$649/wk
4.1%
$650-$799/wk
5.5%
$800-$999/wk
5.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.7%
$4,000+/wk
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.3%
$1-$149/wk
3.7%
$150-$299/wk
7.1%
$300-$399/wk
3.0%
$400-$499/wk
3.9%
$500-$649/wk
4.4%
$650-$799/wk
11.3%
$800-$999/wk
13.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.2%
$3,500+/wk
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
82.9%
Did not go to work
10.8%
Truck
3.3%
Car (passenger)
3.0%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
47.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.0%

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

Certificate III/IV
52.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.5%
Bachelor Degree
15.6%
Postgraduate Degree
5.8%
Certificate I/II
4.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.5%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
21.7%
Architecture & Building
14.8%
Management & Commerce
11.6%
Education
11.6%
Society & Culture
10.1%
Agriculture & Environment
7.9%
Health
6.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
6.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.8%
Information Technology
1.6%
Creative Arts
1.6%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
37.3%
Secondary: Government
33.3%
Pre-school
14.7%
Vocational Education
11.8%
Secondary: Catholic
2.9%

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
88.5%
Has need for assistance
3.7%
Need for assistance not stated
7.4%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
57
Arthritis
31
Asthma
24
Heart disease
22
Lung condition
16
Diabetes
13
Cancer
12
Kidney disease
6
Stroke
4

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.7% 57
Did not provide
88.3% 429

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
10.6% 51
Not a volunteer
89.4% 432

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.3% 16
Never served
96.7% 475

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
32.9%
1 child
2.9%
2 children
38.6%
3 children
21.3%
4 children
4.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
6
1961: 1970
19
1971: 1980
12
1981: 1990
13
1991: 2000
5
2001: 2010
14

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

Population Mobility

7.7%
moved in the last year
29.2%
moved in the last 5 years
3.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
548
Moved from VIC
42

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.5%
5: 14 hours
32.5%
15: 29 hours
13.3%
30+ hours
10.2%
Did not do domestic work
21.5%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
81.6%
Step family: no other children
14.5%
Blended family: no other children
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cannons Creek Crime Statistics

33 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
12
Assault
8
Property Damage
6
Justice Procedures
5
Fraud
1
Drug Offences
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Cannons Creek

The closest suburb to Cannons Creek is Blind Bight, 3.1 km away.

Blind Bight
3.1 km away · income $807/wk · rent $360/wk
Devon Meadows
5.8 km away · income $746/wk · rent $392/wk
Pearcedale
6.2 km away · income $785/wk · rent $400/wk
Tooradin
7.5 km away · income $784/wk · rent $350/wk
Clyde (Vic.)
8.9 km away · income $981/wk · rent $401/wk
Somerville (Vic.)
9.0 km away · income $809/wk · rent $380/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Cannons Creek

What is the population of Cannons Creek VIC?

The population of Cannons Creek VIC is 650 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 33 people per km². Cannons Creek is ranked #4,623 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cannons Creek?

The median personal income in Cannons Creek VIC is $776 per week, or $40,352 per year. The median household income is $1,607 per week. Family income is $1,896 per week. Cannons Creek is ranked #4,021 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cannons Creek?

Median rent in Cannons Creek VIC is $313 per week ($1,356 per month). Rent represents 19.5% of household income, which is considered affordable. Cannons Creek ranks #4,302 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cannons Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cannons Creek VIC is $1,700. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cannons Creek?

The median age in Cannons Creek VIC is 41 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cannons Creek a good suburb to live in?

Cannons Creek is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 650. The median income is $776/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/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: 20466. All dollar figures in AUD.