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NSW · Hornsby Council

Canoelands, 2157

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  • Green suburb
What Canoelands is known for: Green suburb

Suburb profile

Canoelands is a welcoming smaller community in Hornsby, with a settled community character. Regional calm with capital access on standby: close enough for outings, distant enough to feel unhurried. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout.

Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.

A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.

Population

Population
177
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$2,166
Dwelling vacancy
14.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
9 of 63
Median monthly mortgage
$2,084
Employment rate
71.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
4
Against the person
2
Against property
2
Rate per 1,000 residents
22.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 88 residents
State safety percentile
2.7th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+0.3%

Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Arson9
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault9
  • Fraud10
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment16
  • Malicious Damage To Property7

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows

Public transport

6 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Canoelands Rd Before Old Northern Rd
  • Canoelands Rd Before Old Northern Rd
  • Old Northern Rd After Echidna Grove
  • Old Northern Rd At Canoelands Rd
  • Old Northern Rd At Canoelands Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

  • Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

11 planning-related records

2026· 2 proposals

  • April 2026

  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (outdoor)
    17 CANOELANDS ROAD CANOELANDS 2157Additional Information Requested

  • March 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    20 MARRA AVENUE CANOELANDS 2157Under Assessment
2024· 1 proposal

  • January 2024

  • Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure
    18 MARRA AVENUE CANOELANDS 2157Determined
2023· 1 proposal

  • March 2023

  • Dwelling; Secondary dwelling
    9 CANOELANDS ROAD CANOELANDS 2157Determined
2022· 5 proposals

  • November 2022

  • Shed
    3793 OLD NORTHERN ROAD CANOELANDS 2157Determined

  • July 2022

  • Earthworks / change in levels
    17 CANOELANDS ROAD CANOELANDS 2157Withdrawn
  • Other
    9 CANOELANDS ROAD CANOELANDS 2157Determined

  • February 2022

  • Dwelling; Secondary dwelling
    9 CANOELANDS ROAD CANOELANDS 2157Determined
  • Shed
    3793 OLD NORTHERN ROAD CANOELANDS 2157Withdrawn
2021· 2 proposals

  • May 2021

  • Secondary dwelling
    36 CANOELANDS ROAD CANOELANDS 2157Withdrawn

  • April 2021

  • Dwelling
    9 CANOELANDS ROAD CANOELANDS 2157Withdrawn

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Recent changes

  • Arsoncrime9
  • Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime9
  • Fraudcrime10
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime16
  • Malicious Damage To Propertycrime7
  • Canoelands Rd Before Old Northern Rdtransport
  • Canoelands Rd Before Old Northern Rdtransport
  • Old Northern Rd After Echidna Grovetransport
  • Old Northern Rd At Canoelands Rdtransport
  • Old Northern Rd At Canoelands Rdtransport

Data sources & freshness

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