Kanahooka, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Kanahooka NSW is 5,698 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kanahooka is $641 per week ($33,332 per year). Median rent in Kanahooka is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Kanahooka has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Kanahooka has a population density of 1,555 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kanahooka is England. The most common religion is No religion (34.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kanahooka is $2,000.

There were 43 recorded offences in Kanahooka in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (19 offences).

Population
5,698
Census 2021
Median income
$641/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$450/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
48years
Census 2021

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

Kanahooka vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Kanahooka is $641 a week, 16% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,592nd of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $450 a week, $65 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 32.2% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 48, 5 years older 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.
MeasureKanahookaTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$641/wk$765/wk −16%$766/wk
Household income$1,399/wk$1,704/wk −18%$1,637/wk
Rent$450/wk$385/wk +17%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,000/mo$1,965/mo +2%$1,733/mo
Median age4843 +5 yrs42
Rent share of household income32.2%22.6% +9.6 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 Kanahooka, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Kanahooka Population

5,698 residents at the 2021 Census.

Kanahooka Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$641/wk
$33,332 per year
Ranked 6,411 of 14,663
Median Rent
$450/wk
$1,950 per month
Ranked 1,049 of 14,663
Median Age
48years
10 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Kanahooka Rent Prices & Affordability

32% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,399/wk
Median rent $450/wk
Rent to income 32.2%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Kanahooka against your income

About $6,062 a month
Median rent $450/wk
Left after rent $949/wk
Rent share 32.2%

Kanahooka Schools

6
schools nearby
5
government
930
avg ICSEA score
2,524
total students
St John's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 623 students
1038
ICSEA
Hayes Park Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 601 students
972
ICSEA
Lakelands Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 370 students
952
ICSEA
Kanahooka High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 581 students
912
ICSEA
Berkeley West Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 157 students
868
ICSEA
Koonawarra Public School Government
Primary · P-6 · 192 students
838
ICSEA

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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Kanahooka Map

Kanahooka, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Kanahooka, New South Wales: 34.4926°S, 150.8192°E

Kanahooka Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (6)

People in Kanahooka

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.7% (2,719) Female 52.3% (2,979)

Population Density

1,555
people per km²
5,698 people · 3.7 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,805
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
6.9%
Scotland
1.3%
Germany
1.2%
Philippines
1.0%
Italy
0.9%
New Zealand
0.9%
North Macedonia
0.6%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
0.9%
Macedonian
0.9%
Spanish
0.6%
German
0.5%
Mandarin
0.4%
Greek
0.4%
Vietnamese
0.4%

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

Ancestry

English
44.8%
Australian
38.9%
Irish
9.9%
Scottish
9.7%
Italian
4.8%
German
4.4%
Australian Aboriginal
3.2%
Dutch
2.0%
Macedonian
1.8%
Maltese
1.6%
Filipino
1.5%

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
34.0%
Catholic
25.8%
Anglican
19.1%
Not stated
4.6%
Uniting Church
3.5%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.8%
Eastern Orthodox
2.4%
Christian (other)
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
52.3% 2,498
Separated
3.0% 144
Divorced
8.6% 411
Widowed
9.7% 462
Never married
26.4% 1,263

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
37.0%
Couple: no children
32.9%
Couple: no children under 15
17.0%
One parent: children under 15
6.8%
One parent: no children under 15
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
25.7%
2 persons
37.6%
3 persons
13.5%
4 persons
14.6%
5 persons
5.9%
6+ persons
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Kanahooka

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,195 occupied private dwellings in Kanahooka at the 2021 Census, 12.1% were rented, 50.3% owned outright and 33.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.6% 57 dwellings
Owned outright
50.3% 1,103 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
33.9% 744 dwellings
Rented
12.1% 266 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.0% 23 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
85.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
12.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.2%
2 bedrooms
13.9%
3 bedrooms
49.3%
4 bedrooms
28.0%
5 bedrooms
6.2%
6+ bedrooms
1.4%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.1%
$300-$449/mo
1.8%
$450-$599/mo
1.5%
$600-$799/mo
3.1%
$800-$999/mo
3.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
10.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
18.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
28.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
18.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.1%
1 vehicle
35.7%
2 vehicles
38.0%
3 vehicles
13.0%
4+ vehicles
8.2%

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

Work, income and education in Kanahooka

Employment

Employed full-time
28.8% 1,247 people
Employed part-time
16.9% 733 people
Unemployed
2.2% 96 people
Not in labour force
52.1% 2,254 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
24.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.6%
Community & Personal Service
15.6%
Clerical & Administrative
14.2%
Managers
11.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.2%
Labourers
5.4%
Sales Workers
4.4%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.0%
$300-$399/wk
1.8%
$400-$499/wk
8.4%
$500-$649/wk
6.9%
$650-$799/wk
9.2%
$800-$999/wk
7.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.9%
$4,000+/wk
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.2%
$1-$149/wk
3.2%
$150-$299/wk
6.5%
$300-$399/wk
5.8%
$400-$499/wk
6.9%
$500-$649/wk
4.3%
$650-$799/wk
10.9%
$800-$999/wk
9.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.1%
$3,500+/wk
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.2%
Did not go to work
19.8%
Car (passenger)
3.7%
Truck
0.8%
Train
0.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Bicycle
0.5%
Walked only
0.3%
Other
0.3%
Bus
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
43.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
38.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.1%

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
49.6%
Bachelor Degree
19.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.6%
Postgraduate Degree
5.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.8%
Certificate I/II
2.4%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
21.2%
Management & Commerce
19.5%
Society & Culture
14.9%
Health
11.9%
Education
9.1%
Architecture & Building
8.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.9%
Information Technology
3.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.6%
Creative Arts
2.1%
Agriculture & Environment
0.9%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
27.9%
Secondary: Government
23.9%
Vocational Education
14.5%
Pre-school
13.1%
Primary: Catholic
8.1%
Secondary: Catholic
7.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.2%

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
86.5%
Has need for assistance
9.8%
Need for assistance not stated
3.6%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
544
Arthritis
272
Asthma
222
Diabetes
207
Heart disease
206
Lung condition
152
Cancer
115
Kidney disease
97
Stroke
90
Dementia
47

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.1% 645
Did not provide
85.9% 3,924

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
11.9% 545
Not a volunteer
88.1% 4,051

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 5
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 4
Previously served
2.9% 132
Never served
96.9% 4,472

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
23.5%
1 child
11.4%
2 children
36.1%
3 children
20.3%
4 children
7.0%
5+ children
1.8%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
45
1951: 1960
203
1961: 1970
286
1971: 1980
173
1981: 1990
90
1991: 2000
53
2001: 2010
85
2011: 2015
72
2016
14
2017
9
2018
12
2019
8
2020
4

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

Population Mobility

10.3%
moved in the last year
29.8%
moved in the last 5 years
4.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
49.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
4,862
Moved from NSW
365
Moved: same area (SA2)
147
Moved from overseas
20
Moved from QLD
11
Moved from VIC
8
Moved from WA
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.9%
5: 14 hours
26.6%
15: 29 hours
15.8%
30+ hours
10.5%
Did not do domestic work
29.2%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
80.5%
Step family: no other children
11.0%
Blended family: no other children
6.0%
Intact family: other children present
1.6%
Blended family: other children present
0.5%
Other couple: children only
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Kanahooka Crime Statistics

43 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
19
Assault
6
Other Against Person
5
Weapons
4
Property Damage
3
Sexual Offences
2
Drug Offences
2
Other Against Property
2

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

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Suburbs near Kanahooka

The closest suburb to Kanahooka is Koonawarra, 1.9 km away.

Koonawarra
1.9 km away · income $584/wk · rent $350/wk
Dapto
2.5 km away · income $686/wk · rent $400/wk
Berkeley
2.6 km away · income $568/wk · rent $290/wk
Kembla Grange
3.7 km away · income $1,106/wk · rent $570/wk
Farmborough Heights
4.1 km away · income $887/wk · rent $450/wk
Horsley
4.2 km away · income $833/wk · rent $500/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kanahooka

What is the population of Kanahooka NSW?

The population of Kanahooka NSW is 5,698 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,555 people per km². Kanahooka is ranked #1,382 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kanahooka?

The median personal income in Kanahooka NSW is $641 per week, or $33,332 per year. The median household income is $1,399 per week. Family income is $1,805 per week. Kanahooka is ranked #6,411 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kanahooka?

Median rent in Kanahooka NSW is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Rent represents 32.2% of household income, which is considered moderate. Kanahooka ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kanahooka?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kanahooka NSW is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kanahooka?

The median age in Kanahooka NSW is 48 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kanahooka a good suburb to live in?

Kanahooka is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 5,698. The median income is $641/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (32.2% 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: 12063. All dollar figures in AUD.