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East Cannington

WA 6107 • Greater Perth

6,512
Population (2021)
$41,652
Median Income
2.87 km²
Area
12m
Elevation
AffordableUrbanMulticulturalFamily-FriendlyTransit-Accessible

About East Cannington

East Cannington is a residential suburb located 10 kilometres south-east of Perth's CBD in Western Australia. With a population of around 6,500, it offers an affordable entry point to the Perth property market. The suburb has a diverse, multicultural community and a mix of older homes and newer developments, particularly following recent urban renewal projects.

Residents benefit from proximity to Cannington's major shopping and entertainment precinct, including Westfield Carousel. The suburb has good access to schools, parks, and sporting facilities. Recent transport upgrades on the Armadale Line have significantly improved connectivity, with Cannington Station providing direct access to Perth CBD, making it popular with commuters seeking value close to the city.

East 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
-32.01°, 115.96°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
2.87 km²
Elevation
12m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Cannington
1.5 km
18 min
Beckenham
2 km
25 min
Queens Park
2.5 km
30 min

Bus Services

  • 206, 207 — Cannington, Perth CBD 15-35 min
  • 281 — Westfield Carousel 10 min

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
10 km
By Train
22 min (from Cannington)
By Bus
35 min
By Car (Peak)
25 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15 min

🛣️ Cannington Station upgraded in 2025 as part of Armadale Line Transformation

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Good local amenities within reach; bike-friendly flat terrain

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
31 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,461
Census 2021
6,512
▲ 19.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$33,280
Income 2021
$41,652
▲ 25.2% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,650
Born Overseas 3,567

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 883
  • 2. China 274
  • 3. Philippines 273
  • 4. Malaysia 241
  • 5. England 144
  • 6. Indonesia 142
  • 7. Nepal 129
  • 8. New Zealand 99
  • 9. Myanmar 89
  • 10. Pakistan 82
  • 11. Turkey 77
  • 12. Sri Lanka 75
  • 13. Hong Kong 57
  • 14. Vietnam 57
  • 15. Italy 55

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,113
Australian 951
Chinese 862
Indian 703
Filipino 311
Italian 297
Scottish 217
Irish 195
German 88
Australian Aboriginal 86

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,030
Both parents born in Australia
4,645
Both parents born overseas
509
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
32.8%
No Religion
25.1%
Islam
14.2%
Hinduism
8.6%
Sikhism
7.7%
Buddhism
4.9%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
576 (8.8%)
5-14 years
795 (12.2%)
15-19 years
290 (4.5%)
20-24 years
568 (8.7%)
25-34 years
1,514 (23.2%)
35-44 years
1,064 (16.3%)
45-54 years
653 (10.0%)
55-64 years
544 (8.4%)
65-74 years
334 (5.1%)
75-84 years
132 (2.0%)
85+ years
47 (0.7%)

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