Cannington
WA 6107 • Greater Perth
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.
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Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesCarousel Shopping Centre Albany Highway Cannington 6107 WA -
WoolworthsWestfield Carousel Shopping Centre 1382 Albany Highway Cannington 6107 WA
Schools
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386 Railway Parade
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147 Wharf Street
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147 Wharf Street
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275 Sevenoaks Street
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Gibbs Street
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Kenwick Road
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1 Moore Street
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94 Kenwick Road
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202 Treasure Road
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140 Railway Parade
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22 Dalton Place
Housing 2021 Census
79 state housing + 23 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
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
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)