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Cannington

WA 6107 • Greater Perth

6,875
Population (2021)
$40,612
Median Income
4.02 km²
Area
12m
Elevation
Shopping HubRegional CentreAffordableWorking Class

About Cannington

Cannington is a major suburban centre in Perth's southeastern corridor, located 10 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Canning. With nearly 7,000 residents and a median income around $43,000, it serves as a regional hub for surrounding suburbs. The suburb is best known for Westfield Carousel, Western Australia's first enclosed shopping mall, which has been a retail landmark since 1972.

Beyond the shopping centre, Cannington offers diverse commercial and light industrial areas providing local employment opportunities. The Cannington Leisureplex provides recreation facilities, while numerous specialty stores cater to home improvement and automotive needs. The suburb attracts working families and those seeking affordable homes with excellent amenities and transport links to Perth CBD and beyond.

Cannington falls under postcode 6107 and is governed by Canning Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cannington electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6107
Urban Area
Canning - North-East
LGA
Canning
Federal Electorate
Swan
State Electorate
Cannington
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-32.02°, 115.94°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
4.02 km²
Elevation
12m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Carousel Shopping Centre Albany Highway Cannington 6107 WA
  • Woolworths
    Westfield Carousel Shopping Centre 1382 Albany Highway Cannington 6107 WA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,512
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
30 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,929
Census 2021
6,875
▲ 16.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$29,328
Income 2021
$40,612
▲ 38.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,134
Born Overseas 4,244

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 1,102
  • 2. China 359
  • 3. Malaysia 314
  • 4. Philippines 254
  • 5. Indonesia 250
  • 6. Pakistan 153
  • 7. England 130
  • 8. Nepal 125
  • 9. New Zealand 98
  • 10. South Korea 94
  • 11. Hong Kong 91
  • 12. Singapore 87
  • 13. Vietnam 65
  • 14. Italy 64
  • 15. Sri Lanka 64

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 1,096
English 1,041
Australian 770
Indian 751
Filipino 304
Italian 231
Irish 205
Scottish 163
Korean 110
German 86

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

854
Both parents born in Australia
5,071
Both parents born overseas
432
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
29.0%
No Religion
24.7%
Islam
12.2%
Sikhism
10.3%
Hinduism
8.4%
Buddhism
5.7%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
528 (7.7%)
5-14 years
539 (7.8%)
15-19 years
209 (3.0%)
20-24 years
809 (11.8%)
25-34 years
2,118 (30.8%)
35-44 years
1,056 (15.4%)
45-54 years
539 (7.8%)
55-64 years
476 (6.9%)
65-74 years
364 (5.3%)
75-84 years
182 (2.6%)
85+ years
67 (1.0%)

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