Kanangra at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,605
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Kanangra.
The postcode for Kanangra is 2787 (NSW).
Kanangra (2787) sits in the Blue Mountains region of NSW.
Kanangra has roughly 4,605 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Kanangra 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kanangra's population at 4,605, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
4,605
Median age
48
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
4,605
Median age: 48
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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 Kanangra.
Local schools for Kanangra
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Government School Catchment
Megalong Public School
Black Springs Public School
Katoomba High School
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Frequently asked
About Kanangra.
- What is the Kanangra postcode?
- Kanangra is in the 2787 postcode, in NSW, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- Where is Kanangra?
- Kanangra is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2787, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kanangra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $238.
- What schools are in Kanangra?
- There are 11 schools serving Kanangra on this page, including Megalong Public School, Black Springs Public School, Katoomba High School.
- How walkable is Kanangra?
- Kanangra has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Kanangra?
- Kanangra is close to Kowmung, Gingkin, Yerranderie, Jaunter, Mount Werong.
- What is the population of Kanangra?
- The population of Kanangra is approximately 4,605 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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