Caniaba at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
804
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Caniaba.
The postcode for Caniaba is 2480 (NSW).
Caniaba (2480) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.
Caniaba has roughly 804 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Caniaba scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Caniaba's population at 804, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
804
Median age
41
Family households
86%
Lone person
12%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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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
804
Median age: 41
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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
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Government School Catchment
Caniaba Public School
Lismore South Public School
Albert Park Public School
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Frequently asked
About Caniaba.
- What is the Caniaba postcode?
- Caniaba is in the 2480 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- Where is Caniaba?
- Caniaba is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2480, 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?
- The population of Caniaba is approximately 804 (2021 Census). 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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