Canungra, QLD 4275 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Canungra is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4275, home to 1,436 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Scenic Rim local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 72 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$420 /wk
Population1,436
Median age41
Area30.1 km²
To CBD72 km
LGAScenic Rim

Demographics

Population
1,436
Median age
41 years
Median household income
$1,883 /week
Median personal income
$865 /week
Median family income
$2,087 /week
Average household size
2.7
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Scenic Rim
Statistical region (SA4)
Gold Coast
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Wright
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$420 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,950
Rent share of household income
22%

Schools

  • Canungra State School Primary · Government
  • St Bernard State School Primary · Government
  • Tamborine Mountain State High School Secondary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 6 cafés
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 21 parks and reserves
  • 5 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 1 supermarket
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (31.2°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (21.4°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 857 mm
  • Reference station: Amberley AMO, 67.9 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 49.9% of the 761 resolvable premises in Canungra. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 49.9%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 3.2%
  • Fibre to the Node: 27.3%
  • Fixed Wireless: 18.1%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.4%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 2,511 across the Scenic Rim LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,289 theft, 286 violent offences, 254 break-ins.

Figures cover the whole Scenic Rim — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Canungra?

Canungra (QLD 4275) had 1,436 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Scenic Rim local government area.

What is the median rent in Canungra?

The median advertised rent in Canungra is $420/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Canungra?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Canungra covering government sectors. Nearest include: Canungra State School (0.3 km), St Bernard State School (6.1 km), Tamborine Mountain State High School (9.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Canungra?

Canungra is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (49.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Canungra?

Across the surrounding area, 2,511 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,289), violent (286), break-ins (254). 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 Canungra?

In Canungra, mean daily temperatures range from 13.1°C to 26.9°C and annual rainfall is 857 mm measured at the Amberley AMO weather station (67.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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