Kanigan at a glance
Population
143
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Kanigan.
The postcode for Kanigan is 4570 (QLD).
Kanigan (4570) sits in the Fraser Coast region of Queensland.
Kanigan has roughly 143 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kanigan's population at 143, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (93% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
143
Median age
43
Family households
73%
Lone person
27%
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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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$295/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
93%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
143
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Fraser Coast Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
14,778
total offences in 2026 across the Fraser Coast Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kanigan.
Local schools for Kanigan
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Government School Catchment
Glenwood State School
Theebine State School
Gunalda State School
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Frequently asked
About Kanigan.
- What is the Kanigan postcode?
- Kanigan is in the 4570 postcode, in QLD, in the Fraser Coast Regional Council region.
- Where is Kanigan?
- Kanigan is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4570, in the Fraser Coast Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kanigan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Kanigan?
- There are 5 schools serving Kanigan on this page, including Glenwood State School, Theebine State School, Gunalda State School.
- What suburbs are near Kanigan?
- Kanigan is close to Theebine, Glenwood, Scotchy Pocket, Gootchie, Gunalda.
- What is the population of Kanigan?
- The population of Kanigan is approximately 143 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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