Kanahooka (NSW)

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According to assessments of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region, combined with fresh addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Kanahooka has an estimated residency of 5,778 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 80 people (1.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 5,698 people. The shift is calculated from a resident count of 5,748, calculated by Districts using the most recent ERP statistics from the ABS (June 2025) along with 97 verified new addresses post-Census. Such population figures represent a density of 1,574 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio recorded across nationwide areas analysed by Districts. Inward migration from other states drove most of this population increase, accounting for roughly 40.0% of total gains in recent times, though positive impacts were also seen from overseas migration and natural growth.

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The suburb of Kanahooka contains a balanced workforce distributed between professional and trade roles, with a strong presence in vital service industries, an unemployment level of 7.9%, and an estimated job growth rate of 2.1% over the prior year, compiled from statistical territory data by Districts. In March 2026, 2,464 residents were employed, while the jobless rate was 3.8% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, showing room for improvement, and workforce participation was notably low at 55.2% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census data indicates a moderate 22.8% of employed residents performed their duties from home, though this may reflect the influence of pandemic restrictions.

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The latest postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by Districts for financial year 2023 show that personal earnings in the suburb of Kanahooka fall below the national average, with a median of $49,846 and an average of $61,451. In comparison, Regional NSW recorded a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215. Applying the Wage Price Index rise of 10.32% since financial year 2023, contemporary estimates would equal approximately $54,990 for the median and $67,793 for the average as of March 2026. Based on the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual earnings in the suburb of Kanahooka all rank between the 17th and 28th percentiles nationally. Income distribution figures indicate that the largest cohort includes 28.4% of residents (1,640 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring regional patterns where fall into this same range. Housing affordability constraints are severe, leaving only of income after housing costs, ranking in the th percentile, while the SEIFA index for income places the locality in the th decile.

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The mix of residences in the suburb of Kanahooka, recorded during the most recent Census, consisted of 84.1% detached houses and 15.9% other property styles such as duplexes, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings across Regional NSW. Furthermore, outright home ownership in the suburb of Kanahooka was significantly higher than the Regional NSW level, standing at 52.3%, with the remaining properties occupied under a mortgage (35.2%) or rented (12.6%). The median monthly home loan repayment was much higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, sitting at $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $450 compared to $330 regionally. On a national level, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Kanahooka exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.

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Family households represent the vast majority of homes at 72.6%, consisting of 29.1% couples raising children, 32.8% couples without children, and 10.4% single-parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 27.4%, with single-person residences at 25.8% and shared group households making up 1.5% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.5 people exceeds the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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The region presents several educational indicators, with university attainment rates (16.0%) sitting well below the NSW average of 32.2%. This represents a challenge alongside an opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 10.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 41.4% of residents aged 15+ holding a trade qualification, comprising advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificate level courses (31.2%).

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Public transit statistics show 39 active transport stops situated within the suburb of Kanahooka, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 12 distinct routes, which provide a combined total of 287 weekly passenger journeys. Transit proximity is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 177 meters from their nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb of Kanahooka, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars representing the main transport mode at 94%. Households own an average of 1.5 vehicles. Around 22.8% of employed residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.

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The suburb of Kanahooka exhibits notable health considerations, based on Districts analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease trends, with conditions prevalent in both younger and older resident cohorts, while the proportion of people holding private health insurance is relatively low at roughly 51% of the population, which equals approximately 2,961 people.

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The suburb of Kanahooka shows below-average levels of cultural diversity, with 80.0% of the population born in Australia, 92.3% holding citizenship, and 91.5% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, practiced by 62.9% of residents in the suburb of Kanahooka, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW.

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The median age of 48 years in the suburb of Kanahooka is higher than the Regional NSW median of 43 and exceeds the Australian median of 38. The age distribution reveals that the 75 - 84 age bracket is highly represented (12.5%), whereas the 15 - 24 age group is smaller (9.5%) than in Regional NSW. The concentration of residents aged 75 - 84 is much higher than the national average of 6.1%. Demographic data compiled since the 2021 Census indicates that the 25 to 34 age range has expanded from 9.4% to 10.9% of the population. Conversely, the 65 to 74 group has shrunk from 14.5% to 12.8%, and the to cohort has declined from to . Demographic projections suggest the age distribution in the suburb of Kanahooka will shift by . The to age cohort is expected to grow, increasing by people () from to . In contrast, population drops are projected for both the to and to age cohorts.

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Kanahooka currently has an estimated 323 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 220 children aged 0-2 and 146 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 14% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 19% by 2041 (to approximately 385 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 544. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 11.3 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.