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Kanahooka, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Kanahooka is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 5,417. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
5,417 Population 12/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
37.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$21,666 Median Income
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$21,666 median income, 4.1% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$253,600 home value, $1,268/mo rent

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About Kanahooka

Kanahooka is a southern suburb in Wollongong City Council. It has a few shops and a playground.
Situated on Lake Illawarra is a Park with a playground. It has a public school and a high school.

People

Population5,417
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density12/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,666
Per Capita$21,666
Unemployment4.1%

Housing

F
Home Value$253,600
Rent$1,268
Ownership87.4%
Housing Units2,167

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain37.5 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population5,417
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates-34.4916°, 150.8082°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation37.5 inches (953 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,666
Median Age48.0 years

About Kanahooka

Kanahooka is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 5,417. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Kanahooka has a population of 5,417 with a density of 12 people per square mile, spread across 469.5 square miles. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,417
Total Population
12
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above Australia avg
469.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kanahooka vs Australia Average

The median household income in Kanahooka is $21,666, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,666 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $417, 71% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 515 business establishments.

Income: Kanahooka vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$21,666
71% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$21,666
Avg Weekly Wage$417

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)515

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kanahooka is $253,600, 10% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,268 (9% above the national average of $1,163). 87.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,167 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 11.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$253,600
10% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,268
9% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership87.4%
Owner-Occupied87.4%
Renter-Occupied12.6%
Housing Units2,167

Property Tax

Climate in Kanahooka

Kanahooka has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (22°C), the coldest is Jul (12°C). Average annual precipitation is 900 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22°C / 72°F 17.2° / 26.9° 70.1
Feb 21.8°C / 71°F 17.1° / 26.4° 136.7
Mar 20.4°C / 69°F 15.6° / 25.3° 107.4
Apr 17.8°C / 64°F 12.2° / 23.3° 65.3
May 14.8°C / 59°F 8.9° / 20.7° 57.3
Jun 12.8°C / 55°F 7.4° / 18.1° 77.9
Jul 12°C / 54°F 6.2° / 17.8° 56.0
Aug 12.8°C / 55°F 6.7° / 18.8° 66.5
Sep 15°C / 59°F 8.7° / 21.3° 44.0
Oct 17°C / 63°F 10.9° / 23.2° 74.5
Nov 18.8°C / 66°F 13.4° / 24.2° 77.5
Dec 20.6°C / 69°F 15.4° / 25.7° 66.9
Kanahooka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area469.5 sq mi (1,216.0 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-34.4916°N, 150.8082°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"
1% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 30 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 38 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 56 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 78 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 42 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 102 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 32 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 59 km
Nov 24, 1991 18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia M2.9 141 km
Aug 18, 2007 11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M2.6 42 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in Warmest
February 68°F (20°C) 5.6 in
March 66°F (19°C) 6.0 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 4.6 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
June 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in Coldest
July 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in Driest
August 51°F (11°C) 3.6 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
November 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
December 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in

Kanahooka has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 51°F in June to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Kanahooka

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St John's Catholic Primary School - - - -
Hayes Park Primary School - - - -
Kanahooka High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kanahooka

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2MCR 100.3 - Sounds of Macarthur - Macarthur Community Radio australian music, community radio MP3 128 kbps
C91.3 FM - Macarthur's Radio Station commercial, hot adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
i98FM - MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Kanahooka

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Black Diamond Heritage Centre
Breakwater Battery
Breakwater Battery
Breakwater Battery Military Museum
Breakwater Battery Military Museum
Historical Aircraft Restoration Society
Illawarra Historical Society Inc & Illawarra Museum
Illawarra Historical Society Inc & Illawarra Museum
Illawarra Light Railway Museum
Science Space
Science Space
Shellharbour City Museum
The Old Court House
The Old Court House
The Pilots Cottage Museum
Tongarra Museum

Libraries in Kanahooka

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Albion Park library0.0
Bulli Library0.0
Bulli Library0.0
Corrimal Library0.0
Corrimal Library0.0
Dapto District Library0.0
Kiama Library0.0
Oak Flats Library0.0
Shellharbour Branch Library0.0
Shellharbour City Library0.0
Thirroul Library0.0
Unanderra Library0.0
Unanderra Library0.0
University of Wollongong Library (16)0.0
University of Wollongong Library (16)0.0
Warrawong District Library0.0
Warrawong District Library0.0
Warrawong Library0.0
Warrawong Library0.0
Wollongong City Library0.0
Wollongong City Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kanahooka

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kiama Farmers Market

Breweries in Kanahooka

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Resin Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Kanahooka

TeamLeagueDivision
WIN Entertainment Centre
WIN Stadium

Airports Near Kanahooka

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportWSILarge Airport
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport-Large Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSYDLarge Airport
Camden AirportCDUMedium Airport
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS AlbatrossNOAMedium Airport
Shellharbour AirportWOLMedium Airport
Sydney Bankstown AirportBWUMedium Airport
Aberfoyle Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowral Private Airfield-Small Airport
Bullio Airport-Small Airport
Cambewarra Airstrip-Small Airport
Holsworthy (Military) Airport-Small Airport
Jaspers Brush Airfield-Small Airport
Jervis Bay Airport-Small Airport
Mittagong Airport-Small Airport
Robertson Airstrip-Small Airport
St Mary's / Kennetts Airfield-Small Airport
Tadji Park Airstrip-Small Airport
The Oaks Airport-Small Airport
Tucker Creek Airstrip-Small Airport
Wedderburn Aerodrome-Small Airport
Wilton Airport-Small Airport
Yerranderie Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Kanahooka

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Illawarra Cancer Care Centre
Illawarra Radiology Group
Wollongong Campus Medical Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kanahooka

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ICentral 31
St John's Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kanahooka

What is the population of Kanahooka?

Kanahooka has a population of 5,417 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 469.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kanahooka expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,666, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $253,600 (10% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,268 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 11.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kanahooka?

Kanahooka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.5 inches.

How is the job market in Kanahooka?

Kanahooka has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $417. There are 515 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kanahooka?

The median home value in Kanahooka is $253,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,268. The homeownership rate is 87.4%.

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