Located approximately 14Klm from Lismore is this small suburb of approximately 700 people in a rural setting. Consisting of rural blocks as well as an ever growing subdivision that is proving popular with families and owner occupiers as only 8% of the properties are leased.

Caniaba has its own primary school and in the Perradenya estate there is walking tracks, playgrounds, tennis court, basketball courts plus the Adam Gilchrist Oval.