Kanimbla at a glance
Population
184
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Kanimbla.
The postcode for Kanimbla is 2790 (NSW).
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.
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What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 2 independent.
Who lives here
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%
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)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$275/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
184
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kanimbla.
Local schools for Kanimbla
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Government School Catchment
Mount Victoria Public School
Blackheath Public School
Megalong Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
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 regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2790, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kanimbla?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $275.
- 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 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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