Canada Bay

The population grew 17% since 2011 to 86,706 people. Residents are slightly older than the national average, with 17.3% aged 65 and over, and the number of children under 15 has fallen slightly to 16.1%.

A strong international character defines the area, as 39.1% of people were born overseas—far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Chinese and Italian.

Language diversity is high, with 38.5% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the national average. Mandarin and Italian are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is higher than in most similar areas; 53.8% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 32.1% of the community, a figure that has risen 14 points since 2011.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 42.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 74.1%.

Wealth is high here, with 38.2% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical personal weekly income is $1,124, which is well above the national typical figure of $805.

Residents enjoy better health than most other areas, with only 22.2% reporting a long-term health condition. Similarly, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than the state average.

Volunteering has fallen since 2011 to 12.4%, which is lower than the national figure. About 11.3% of the community provides unpaid care.

First Nations people in the area have a much higher typical household income ($2,172) and a much lower unemployment rate (6.1%) compared to state and national figures.

Families are common, with 58.5% of homes consisting of couples with children. The typical household size is 2.5 people, and one-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Apartments are the most common home type at 51.3%, and rent is very high, with a typical weekly cost of $560. Mortgage payments are also among the highest at this level, typically $3,000 a month.

Working from home is very common, with 47.5% of the workforce doing so—far above the national figure. While many rely on cars, 9.9% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The community is quite mobile, with 42.0% of people having moved in the last five years. About 13.5% of residents are recent arrivals from overseas.

The area has a strong professional workforce, with 35.4% of residents working as professionals and 20.1% as managers. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is lower than the national figure.

The population has continued to grow since 2021, adding 4.6% to the total, though this growth is a little below the state average.

The area receives much more rainfall than the state average, with 1,240mm annually. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state figure.

This is a very walkable area, with 97% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a 'city walkshed'. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and a short walk from public transport.