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Caniaba, NSW 2480
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,090,000
market range $1.0M-$1.2M
Median Unit
$455,000
Gross Yield (houses)
3.5%
1yr Growth (houses)
+16.9%
market range +10.0% to +27.5%
Investment snapshot for Caniaba
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Caniaba market and investor summary
In Caniaba, NSW 2480, the median house sells for around $1.1M, on a gross rental yield of 3.5% for houses. House prices have moved +16.9% over the past year. At 10.6% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 3.5% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Demand is softer at 10.6% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers. Houses also take time to sell, around 92 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Caniaba: people, income and schools
Caniaba is home to around 804 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 41, it reads as skewed a little older, and 90% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
The typical household income runs to around $116,000 a year (about $2,230 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (3 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 9.4 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 24% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 4 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 804
- -1% over 5yr
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $116,000/yr
- Households renting
- 6%
- Family households
- 84%
- Socio-economic rank
- 3/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 4
- avg ICSEA 927
- Unemployment
- 4.8%
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Caniaba
No properties currently listed in Caniaba
Search Caniaba listings →Frequently asked questions about Caniaba
What should I check before investing in Caniaba?
Caniaba has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.0%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Capital growth of +16.9% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Caniaba?
The median property price in Caniaba, NSW 2480 is $1.1M for houses and $455K for units.
What rental yield does Caniaba show?
The gross rental yield in Caniaba is 3.5% for houses and 5.0% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Caniaba?
House prices in Caniaba are up 16.9% over the past year. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Caniaba?
The current vacancy rate in Caniaba is 10.6%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is softer, with tenants having more choice and rents possibly under pressure.
How many people live in Caniaba?
Caniaba has a population of approximately 804 residents, with a median age of 41.
What schools are near Caniaba?
There are 4 schools within roughly 5km of Caniaba. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Caniaba affordable to buy in?
A median house in Caniaba costs about 9.4 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Caniaba's population growing?
The population of Caniaba has fallen about 1% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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