Khancoban, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Khancoban NSW is 319 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Khancoban is $654 per week ($34,008 per year). Median rent in Khancoban is $195 per week ($845 per month). Khancoban has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Khancoban has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Khancoban is England. The most common religion is No religion (48.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Croatian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Khancoban is $1,003.

There were 2 recorded offences in Khancoban in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

Population
319
Census 2021
Median income
$654/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$195/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
49years
Census 2021

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

Khancoban vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Khancoban is $654 a week, 15% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,552nd of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $195 a week, $190 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 16.3% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 49, 6 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.
MeasureKhancobanTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$654/wk$765/wk −15%$766/wk
Household income$1,199/wk$1,704/wk −30%$1,637/wk
Rent$195/wk$385/wk −49%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,003/mo$1,965/mo −49%$1,733/mo
Median age4943 +6 yrs42
Rent share of household income16.3%22.6% −6.3 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 Khancoban, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Khancoban Population

319 residents at the 2021 Census.

Khancoban Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$654/wk
$34,008 per year
Ranked 6,273 of 14,663
Median Rent
$195/wk
$845 per month
Ranked 7,729 of 14,663
Median Age
49years
11 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,003/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Khancoban Rent Prices & Affordability

16% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,199/wk
Median rent $195/wk
Rent to income 16.3%

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

Median rent in Khancoban against your income

About $5,196 a month
Median rent $195/wk
Left after rent $1,004/wk
Rent share 16.3%

Khancoban Map

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People in Khancoban

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.5% (163) Female 49.5% (160)

Population Density

1.3
people per km²
319 people · 241.5 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,444
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
Male Female

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

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
3.1%
Nepal
1.6%
South Africa
1.6%
Italy
1.3%
Germany
0.9%
Netherlands
0.9%
Afghanistan
0.0%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Croatian
2.5%
Mandarin
1.6%
Nepali
1.6%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%

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

Ancestry

English
40.1%
Australian
37.3%
Irish
15.0%
Scottish
10.3%
German
6.6%
Australian Aboriginal
4.7%
Italian
3.4%
Dutch
2.2%
Croatian
1.9%
New Zealander
1.9%
South African
1.9%

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
48.3%
Catholic
18.5%
Anglican
12.5%
Not stated
7.2%
Baptist
4.4%
Pentecostal
3.1%
Uniting Church
2.5%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
49.6% 137
Separated
3.6% 10
Divorced
11.6% 32
Widowed
5.8% 16
Never married
29.3% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
39.3%
Couple: children under 15
31.3%
Couple: no children under 15
13.6%
One parent: children under 15
13.6%
One parent: no children under 15
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
36.5%
2 persons
36.5%
3 persons
12.7%
4 persons
6.3%
5 persons
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Khancoban

Housing Tenure

Of the 129 occupied private dwellings in Khancoban at the 2021 Census, 23.3% were rented, 53.5% owned outright and 20.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.3% 3 dwellings
Owned outright
53.5% 69 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
20.9% 27 dwellings
Rented
23.3% 30 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
97.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.0%
2 bedrooms
24.2%
3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
16.9%
5 bedrooms
2.4%
6+ bedrooms
2.4%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
23.8%
$800-$999/mo
14.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
19.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
28.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
10.5%
1 vehicle
37.9%
2 vehicles
41.9%
3 vehicles
5.6%
4+ vehicles
4.0%

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

Work, income and education in Khancoban

Employment

Employed full-time
34.3% 81 people
Employed part-time
20.3% 48 people
Unemployed
1.3% 3 people
Not in labour force
44.1% 104 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
21.9%
Managers
18.8%
Professionals
17.7%
Labourers
12.5%
Clerical & Administrative
10.4%
Community & Personal Service
8.3%
Sales Workers
5.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.2%

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

Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
3.4%
$300-$399/wk
3.4%
$400-$499/wk
9.5%
$500-$649/wk
4.3%
$650-$799/wk
11.2%
$800-$999/wk
5.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.6%
$4,000+/wk
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.0%
$1-$149/wk
4.2%
$150-$299/wk
8.9%
$300-$399/wk
8.0%
$400-$499/wk
2.8%
$500-$649/wk
6.1%
$650-$799/wk
6.1%
$800-$999/wk
11.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.9%
$3,500+/wk
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
64.5%
Car (passenger)
10.7%
Did not go to work
10.7%
Walked only
8.3%
Truck
5.8%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
45.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.1%

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
48.7%
Bachelor Degree
24.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.6%
Postgraduate Degree
5.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.7%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
36.3%
Management & Commerce
15.0%
Health
12.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
11.3%
Agriculture & Environment
10.0%
Architecture & Building
6.3%
Society & Culture
5.0%
Education
3.8%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
42.9%
Secondary: Government
26.8%
Pre-school
17.9%
Vocational Education
12.5%

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
85.6%
Has need for assistance
5.3%
Need for assistance not stated
8.8%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
24
Asthma
15
Diabetes
15
Heart disease
15
Arthritis
15
Lung condition
10
Stroke
5
Cancer
4

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
9.9% 24
Did not provide
90.1% 218

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
26.1% 64
Not a volunteer
73.9% 181

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
4.9% 12
Never served
95.1% 232

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
34.5%
1 child
2.7%
2 children
32.7%
3 children
24.8%
4 children
5.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
11
1961: 1970
12
1981: 1990
9
1991: 2000
3
2001: 2010
4
2011: 2015
3

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

Population Mobility

17.1%
moved in the last year
50.5%
moved in the last 5 years
2.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
53.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
247
Moved from NSW
18
Moved: same area (SA2)
15
Moved from VIC
9
Moved from ACT
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.0%
5: 14 hours
27.2%
15: 29 hours
16.3%
30+ hours
8.4%
Did not do domestic work
30.1%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
81.0%
Step family: no other children
19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Khancoban Crime Statistics

2 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Other Against Person
1
Theft
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Khancoban

What is the population of Khancoban NSW?

The population of Khancoban NSW is 319 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1.3 people per km². Khancoban is ranked #5,886 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Khancoban?

The median personal income in Khancoban NSW is $654 per week, or $34,008 per year. The median household income is $1,199 per week. Family income is $1,444 per week. Khancoban is ranked #6,273 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Khancoban?

Median rent in Khancoban NSW is $195 per week ($845 per month). Rent represents 16.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Khancoban ranks #7,729 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Khancoban?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Khancoban NSW is $1,003. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Khancoban?

The median age in Khancoban NSW is 49 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Khancoban a good suburb to live in?

Khancoban is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 319. The median income is $654/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.3% 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: 12119. All dollar figures in AUD.