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Caniaba

NSW 2480 • New South Wales

804
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
30.12 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSemi-RuralAffordableHinterlandQuiet
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About Caniaba

Caniaba is a rural locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, located approximately 10 kilometres south-east of Lismore in the Lismore City Council area. Covering around 30 square kilometres, the locality has a population of 804 and is characterised by small farms, acreages, and subtropical bushland typical of the Richmond River hinterland. The median household income is around 1,400, reflecting the semi-rural, agricultural nature of the community.

Caniaba sits in the rolling hinterland between Lismore and the Northern Rivers coastline, offering a peaceful rural lifestyle within easy reach of Lismore's facilities — including Southern Cross University, Lismore Base Hospital, and a regional shopping centre — typically under 15 minutes by car. The surrounding landscape features subtropical rainforest remnants, productive farmland, and the natural beauty of the Northern Rivers. It attracts hobby farmers, young families, and those seeking space and tranquillity close to the coast and Lismore's services.

Caniaba falls under postcode 2480 and is governed by the Lismore Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Richmond, while state elections fall under the Lismore electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2480
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Lismore
Federal Electorate
Richmond
State Electorate
Lismore
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.71°, 153.26°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
30.12 km²
Population Density
27 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Caniaba for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$1.07M
10 sales · vs 2024 n/a

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2480

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2480, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,443
Median 2023–24
$50,499
▲ 21.9% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$60,215

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2480; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited local services via Lismore — Lismore CBD 15-20 min by car

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
760 km
By Train
No direct rail; coach via Lismore or fly from Lismore Airport
By Car (Peak)
8 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
8 hr

🛣️ Lismore is the main service hub; Gold Coast and Brisbane accessible via Pacific Highway in ~1.5-2 hrs

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Rural hinterland locality with no local shops or footpaths; a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
804
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Lismore Local Government Area, which contains Caniaba. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
406.6 / 100k
2yr Down 43.5% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
292.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 3.1%
Non-DV assault
714.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
22.8 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
347.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 5.3%
View all 62 offence types for Lismore →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caniaba known for? +

Caniaba is known for its quiet rural character, subtropical farmland, and proximity to Lismore in the Northern Rivers. The locality offers a typical Northern Rivers hinterland lifestyle, with small acreages and bushland surrounds.

How far is Caniaba from Lismore? +

Caniaba is approximately 10 kilometres south-east of Lismore, about a 12–15 minute drive via local rural roads.

Does Caniaba have public transport? +

Caniaba has very limited public transport. The former Northern Rivers rail line no longer operates. Residents are primarily car-dependent, though Lismore's bus services are accessible from the nearby town.

What is the population of Caniaba? +

According to the 2021 Census, Caniaba has a population of 804 residents across approximately 30 square kilometres of rural Northern Rivers hinterland.

Is Caniaba a good place to live? +

Caniaba is well suited to those seeking a peaceful hinterland lifestyle close to Lismore's services and within a 1.5-2 hour drive of the Gold Coast and Brisbane. It appeals to hobby farmers, families valuing space, and those drawn to the relaxed Northern Rivers way of life.

What is the postcode for Caniaba? +

The postcode for Caniaba, NSW is 2480.

What is the median house price in Caniaba? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $1,070,000. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Caniaba a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Caniaba is part of the Lismore LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.