Ballina Shire Council
Caniaba
Caniaba at a glance
Median house
$1,070,000
+3.9% year on year
Median unit
$240,480
Sales data pending
Days on market
30
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
804
Median age 41
About
Welcome to Caniaba.
Caniaba is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,070,000
+3.9% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$310/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
$1,070,000
+3.9% annual growth
$240,480
Sales data pending
30
Average days to sell
804
Median age: 41
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.51%
Based on $1,070,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20267.57%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+3.9%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202690%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202630 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +3.9%/yr
2021
$884K
5-year change
+21%
2026
$1.1M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
804
Median age
41
Family households
86%
Lone person
12%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
10
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Caniaba.
Local schools for Caniaba
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Caniaba Public School
Lismore South Public School
Albert Park Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Caniaba.
- What is the median house price in Caniaba?
- The median house price in Caniaba, NSW 2480 is $1,070,000. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +3.9%.
- What is the Caniaba postcode?
- Caniaba is in the 2480 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Caniaba?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Caniaba?
- There are 14 schools serving Caniaba on this page, including Caniaba Public School, Lismore South Public School, Albert Park Public School.
- How walkable is Caniaba?
- Caniaba has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Caniaba?
- Caniaba is close to Tuncester, South Lismore, Loftville, Mckees Hill, Fernside.
- What is the population of Caniaba?
- Caniaba has approximately 804 residents. The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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