The size of Kanyaka is approximately 614.5 square kilometres. It has 12 parks covering nearly 1.3% of total area. The population of Kanyaka in 2006 was 107 people. By 2011 the population was 492 showing a population growth of 359.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Kanyaka is 50-59 years. Households in Kanyaka are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $600 - $799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Kanyaka work in a managers occupation. In 2006, 27.8% of the homes in Kanyaka were owner-occupied compared with 68.3% in 2011.