Kanimbla, NSW 2790

Blue Mountains City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2790

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Median house price

Too few sales for a median

Only 4 house sales were recorded in calendar 2025, too few for a reliable median. We publish one from 5 sales or more. How we source data.

Sales data as of September 2026

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Rent in Kanimbla

Weekly rent (house)
$480/wk

Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2790)

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What to know about Kanimbla

Kanimbla (2790) sits in the Blue Mountains region of NSW.

Kanimbla has roughly 184 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.

What it’s like to live here

Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 766 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 2 independent.

Schools in Kanimbla

Schools serving Kanimbla: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Mount Victoria Public School

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Blackheath Public School

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Megalong Public School

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Location

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Kanimbla's population at 184, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population
184
Median age
54
Family households
71%
Lone person
24%
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
13%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

6 offences recorded in 2025

Top offence categories
Against justice procedures2 (33.3%)
Assault1 (16.7%)
Malicious damage to property1 (16.7%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1 (16.7%)
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1 (16.7%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2025

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
766 mm
Hottest month, avg max
27.7°C
Coldest month, avg min
2.5°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Kanimbla

What is the Kanimbla postcode?
Kanimbla is in the 2790 postcode, in NSW, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
Where is Kanimbla?
Kanimbla is a suburb in the Blue Mountains City Council area, NSW 2790.
What is the average rent in Kanimbla?
The median weekly rent for houses is $480.
What schools are in Kanimbla?
There are 5 schools serving Kanimbla on this page, including Mount Victoria Public School, Mountains Christian College, OneSchool Global NSW - Mount Victoria.
What suburbs are near Kanimbla?
Kanimbla is close to Little Hartley, Shipley, Lowther, Ganbenang, Mount Victoria.
What is the population of Kanimbla?
The population of Kanimbla is approximately 184 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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