Cannon Valley

Cannon Valley lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Cannon Valley is around 1,534 people. This reflects a growth of 403 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,131 people. The current population estimate is inferred from AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024, indicating a resident population of 1,510. This growth equates to a density ratio of 93 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person. Cannon Valley's population growth since the 2021 Census was 35.6%, exceeding the SA4 region (7.5%) and the non-metro area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 57.99999999999999% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, applying proportional growth weightings for age cohorts as per ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023. Considering projected demographic shifts, a significant population increase is forecasted for Cannon Valley, with an expected growth of 446 persons to the year 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall increase of 11.7% over the 17-year period.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Cannon Valley when compared nationally

Based on AreaSearch analysis, Cannon Valley averaged approximately 30 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 151 homes. As of FY26 so far, 9 approvals have been recorded. Between FY21 and FY25, the area saw an average of 0.9 people moving in per year for each dwelling built, indicating that new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand. The average construction cost value of new properties was $1,982,000, suggesting a focus on the premium market.

This financial year has seen $21.8 million in commercial approvals registered, reflecting steady commercial investment activity. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Cannon Valley shows 269.0% higher development activity per person, offering buyers greater choice. However, development activity has moderated in recent periods. This activity is well above average nationally, indicating strong developer confidence in the area. New development consists of 65.0% detached dwellings and 35.0% medium to high-density housing, with an increasing blend of attached housing types offering choices across price ranges. This represents a shift from the area's existing housing, which is currently 100.0% houses, indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and demand for more diverse, affordable housing options.

With around 52 people per approval, Cannon Valley reflects a developing area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is expected to grow by 180 residents through to 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Cannon Valley has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 45thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified five projects likely impacting the region. Key initiatives include Cannonvale Community Hub, Cannonvale Agricultural Innovation Centre, Cannonvale Waste Management Facility, and Edenvale (Cannon Valley Master Planned Community). Relevant details are listed below.

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Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch released postcode-level ATO data for financial year 2022. Cannon Valley's median income among taxpayers was $56,496, with an average of $72,437. Nationally, these figures are high compared to the Rest of Qld's median of $50,780 and average of $64,844. As of September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $64,400 (median) and $82,571 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, Cannon Valley's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 78th and 89th percentiles. The largest income segment comprises 38.0% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (582 residents), similar to surrounding regions at 31.7%. Higher earners make up a substantial presence with 33.8% exceeding $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 87.4% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Cannon Valley is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Cannon Valley, as per the latest Census evaluation, all dwellings were houses (100.0%), with no semi-detached homes, apartments, or other dwellings recorded (0.0%). This contrasts with Non-Metro Qld's dwelling composition of 74.7% houses and 25.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cannon Valley stood at 33.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 54.1% and rented ones at 12.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,700 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Cannon Valley was $470, significantly higher than Non-Metro Qld's figure of $350 and the national average of $375.

Cannon Valley features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 85.0% of all households, including 44.0% that are couples with children, 31.8% that are couples without children, and 7.6% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 15.0%, consisting of lone person households at 11.7% and group households comprising 2.6% of the total. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.4.

Cannon Valley demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 18.6%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.9%, followed by graduate diplomas (3.0%) and postgraduate qualifications (2.7%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 47.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (35.3%). Educational participation is high at 32.5%, with 15.5% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 2.0% pursuing tertiary education.

Schools appear to be located outside the immediate catchment boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Cannon Valley has twelve active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by a single route in total, offering 132 weekly passenger trips combined. The accessibility of these services is limited, with residents generally living 632 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, there are eighteen trips per day across all routes, which amounts to approximately eleven weekly trips per individual stop.

Cannon Valley's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Cannon Valley, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~857 people), compared to 52.1% across Rest of Qld.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 4.9 and 4.8% of residents respectively, while 80.0% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 73.3% across Rest of Qld. As of 12th March 2022, the area has 12.4% of residents aged 65 and over (190 people), which is lower than the 15.4% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

Cannon Valley is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Cannon Valley, when assessed for cultural diversity, showed lower than average figures with 87.2% of its residents being citizens, 83.8% born in Australia, and 96.0% speaking English exclusively at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 48.3% of Cannon Valley's population. The most significant deviation from regional norms was seen in the 'Other' category, which constituted 1.0% compared to Rest of Qld's 0.6%.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups were English at 34.4%, Australian at 27.9%, and Irish at 8.6%. Notable disparities existed for New Zealanders (1.2% vs regional 1.1%), Welsh (0.8% vs 0.5%), and South Africans (0.7% vs 0.4%).

Cannon Valley's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Cannon Valley is 38 years, which is slightly below Rest of Queensland's average of 41 but aligns with Australia's median age of 38 years. The age group of 35-44 has a strong representation at 16.9%, compared to Rest of Queensland, while the 75-84 cohort is less prevalent at 2.9%. According to data from the post-2021 Census, the population aged 25 to 34 has increased from 11.2% to 14.5%. Conversely, the age group of 45 to 54 has decreased from 14.5% to 13.1%, and the 5 to 14 cohort has dropped from 16.7% to 15.3%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Cannon Valley, with the 25 to 34 age group projected to grow by 29%, reaching 286 people from the current 222. Conversely, the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.