Kanimbla, NSW 2790 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Kanimbla is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2790, home to 184 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Blue Mountains local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 100 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 184
- Median age
- 54 years
- Median household income
- $1,625 /week
- Median personal income
- $752 /week
- Median family income
- $1,781 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Lithgow
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Calare
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $275 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,400
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Mount Victoria Public School
- Blackheath Public School
- Megalong Public School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 99.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 54.9% of the 91 resolvable premises in Kanimbla. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 54.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 45.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,408 across postcode 2790 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 411 violent offences, 322 theft, 190 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kanimbla?
Kanimbla (NSW 2790) had 184 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 54. It sits within the Lithgow local government area.
What is the median rent in Kanimbla?
The median advertised rent in Kanimbla is $275/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Kanimbla?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Kanimbla covering government sectors. Nearest include: Mount Victoria Public School (6.8 km), Blackheath Public School (7.3 km), Megalong Public School (8.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Kanimbla?
Kanimbla is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (54.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Kanimbla?
Across postcode 2790, 1,408 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (411), theft (322), other (190). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Kanimbla?
In Kanimbla, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (99.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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