East Cannington, WA: suburb profile

The population of East Cannington WA is 6,512 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in East Cannington is $801 per week ($41,652 per year). Median rent in East Cannington is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). East Cannington has a median age of 31 years, younger than the national median of 38. East Cannington has a population density of 2,369 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in East Cannington is India. The most common religion is No religion (24.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in East Cannington is $1,733.

Population
6,512
Census 2021
Median income
$801/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$350/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
31years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

East Cannington vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in East Cannington is $801 a week, in line with the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 354th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $30 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 19.1% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 31, 10 years younger than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureEast CanningtonTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$801/wk$806/wk −1%$766/wk
Household income$1,828/wk$1,722/wk +6%$1,637/wk
Rent$350/wk$320/wk +9%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,733/mo$1,759/mo −1%$1,733/mo
Median age3141 −10 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.1%18.6% +0.5 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in East Cannington, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

East Cannington Population

6,512 residents at the 2021 Census.

East Cannington Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$801/wk
$41,652 per year
Ranked 3,609 of 14,663
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
Ranked 3,104 of 14,663
Median Age
31years
7 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

East Cannington Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,828/wk
Median rent $350/wk
Rent to income 19.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in East Cannington against your income

About $7,921 a month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $1,478/wk
Rent share 19.1%

East Cannington Schools

15
schools nearby
10
government
1005
avg ICSEA score
8,761
total students
Rehoboth Christian College Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 1,009 students
1119
ICSEA
St Joseph's School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 432 students
1075
ICSEA
Wattle Grove Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 870 students
1073
ICSEA
St Norbert College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 910 students
1060
ICSEA
Gibbs Street Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 602 students
1043
ICSEA
Australian Islamic College (Kewdale) Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 1,947 students
1037
ICSEA
Queens Park Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 336 students
1005
ICSEA
Beckenham Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 391 students
992
ICSEA
Cannington Community Education Support Centre Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 127 students
984
ICSEA
Cannington Community College Government
Combined · K-10 · 819 students
983
ICSEA
Kenwick School Government
Combined · K-12 · 101 students
972
ICSEA
Sevenoaks Senior College Government
Secondary · 11-12 · 439 students
964
ICSEA
Brookman Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 323 students
963
ICSEA
East Kenwick Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 385 students
913
ICSEA
Communicare Academy Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 70 students
896
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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East Cannington Map

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East Cannington, Western Australia: 32.0102°S, 115.9606°E

East Cannington Schools (15)

People in East Cannington

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.7% (3,305) Female 49.3% (3,217)

Population Density

2,369
people per km²
6,512 people · 2.7 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,969
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

India
13.6%
China
4.2%
Philippines
4.2%
Malaysia
3.7%
England
2.2%
Indonesia
2.2%
Nepal
2.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Punjabi
8.5%
Mandarin
7.4%
Arabic
3.3%
Malayalam
2.9%
Turkish
2.5%
Nepali
2.3%
Cantonese
2.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
17.1%
Australian
14.6%
Chinese
13.2%
Indian
10.8%
Filipino
4.8%
Italian
4.6%
Scottish
3.3%
Irish
3.0%
German
1.4%
Australian Aboriginal
1.3%
Vietnamese
1.3%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
24.8%
Catholic
19.1%
Islam
14.2%
Hinduism
8.6%
Other religions
7.9%
Sikhism
7.7%
Not stated
6.3%
Buddhism
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
53.2% 2,733
Separated
2.7% 138
Divorced
5.7% 294
Widowed
2.6% 133
Never married
35.9% 1,844

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
54.8%
Couple: no children
21.5%
Couple: no children under 15
12.5%
One parent: children under 15
5.6%
One parent: no children under 15
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
19.6%
2 persons
27.7%
3 persons
20.1%
4 persons
18.9%
5 persons
7.2%
6+ persons
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in East Cannington

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,158 occupied private dwellings in East Cannington at the 2021 Census, 39.0% were rented, 20.3% owned outright and 37.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.3% 29 dwellings
Owned outright
20.3% 439 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
37.3% 804 dwellings
Rented
39.0% 841 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.9% 42 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
78.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
16.6%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.0%
2 bedrooms
10.3%
3 bedrooms
42.1%
4 bedrooms
39.3%
5 bedrooms
5.4%
6+ bedrooms
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.1%
$300-$449/mo
1.2%
$450-$599/mo
1.9%
$600-$799/mo
3.1%
$800-$999/mo
3.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
15.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
26.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
10.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.0%
1 vehicle
32.8%
2 vehicles
41.9%
3 vehicles
13.2%
4+ vehicles
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in East Cannington

Employment

Employed full-time
41.0% 1,910 people
Employed part-time
26.1% 1,215 people
Unemployed
4.5% 208 people
Not in labour force
28.4% 1,323 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
25.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.3%
Community & Personal Service
15.2%
Clerical & Administrative
12.1%
Labourers
8.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.9%
Managers
7.6%
Sales Workers
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.5%
$1-$149/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
1.2%
$300-$399/wk
1.8%
$400-$499/wk
4.6%
$500-$649/wk
3.2%
$650-$799/wk
5.2%
$800-$999/wk
5.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.2%
$4,000+/wk
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.2%
$1-$149/wk
3.6%
$150-$299/wk
6.3%
$300-$399/wk
3.6%
$400-$499/wk
2.9%
$500-$649/wk
3.1%
$650-$799/wk
9.0%
$800-$999/wk
11.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.4%
$3,500+/wk
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.6%
Did not go to work
10.1%
Train
6.4%
Car (passenger)
5.9%
Bus
2.6%
Taxi/Rideshare
1.1%
Other
1.1%
Walked only
0.8%
Truck
0.8%
Bicycle
0.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
75.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
14.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.1%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
37.2%
Certificate III/IV
24.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.1%
Postgraduate Degree
15.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.2%
Certificate I/II
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
25.6%
Engineering
18.9%
Health
12.6%
Society & Culture
10.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.7%
Information Technology
7.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.2%
Education
4.1%
Architecture & Building
4.1%
Creative Arts
3.1%
Agriculture & Environment
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
23.6%
Vocational Education
20.9%
Secondary: Government
13.8%
Pre-school
10.2%
Primary: Catholic
9.3%
Secondary: Catholic
8.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
8.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
92.0%
Has need for assistance
2.8%
Need for assistance not stated
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
294
Diabetes
146
Asthma
126
Arthritis
95
Heart disease
88
Lung condition
56
Cancer
44
Kidney disease
31
Stroke
22
Dementia
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
8.6% 412
Did not provide
91.4% 4,392

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
11.4% 548
Not a volunteer
88.6% 4,280

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 5
Previously served
1.2% 56
Never served
98.7% 4,790

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
39.6%
1 child
18.1%
2 children
23.6%
3 children
13.0%
4 children
4.1%
5+ children
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
7
1951: 1960
55
1961: 1970
102
1971: 1980
95
1981: 1990
186
1991: 2000
246
2001: 2010
971
2011: 2015
827
2016
199
2017
182
2018
233
2019
289
2020
93
2021
26

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

16.8%
moved in the last year
52.9%
moved in the last 5 years
5.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,072
Moved from WA
620
Moved: same area (SA2)
218
Moved from overseas
86
Moved from NSW
27
Moved from VIC
20
Moved from QLD
8
Moved from TAS
7
Moved from SA
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.5%
5: 14 hours
23.7%
15: 29 hours
9.4%
30+ hours
8.0%
Did not do domestic work
39.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
85.5%
Step family: no other children
9.5%
Blended family: no other children
1.9%
Intact family: other children present
1.8%
Other couple: children only
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near East Cannington

The closest suburb to East Cannington is Queens Park (WA), 1.4 km away.

Queens Park (WA)
1.4 km away · income $781/wk · rent $350/wk
Beckenham
1.5 km away · income $796/wk · rent $340/wk
Cannington
2.4 km away · income $781/wk · rent $350/wk
Kenwick
2.6 km away · income $683/wk · rent $300/wk
Kewdale
3.4 km away · income $798/wk · rent $350/wk
Langford
3.9 km away · income $599/wk · rent $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About East Cannington

What is the population of East Cannington WA?

The population of East Cannington WA is 6,512 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,369 people per km². East Cannington is ranked #1,184 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in East Cannington?

The median personal income in East Cannington WA is $801 per week, or $41,652 per year. The median household income is $1,828 per week. Family income is $1,969 per week. East Cannington is ranked #3,609 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in East Cannington?

Median rent in East Cannington WA is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rent represents 19.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. East Cannington ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in East Cannington?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in East Cannington WA is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in East Cannington?

The median age in East Cannington WA is 31 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is East Cannington a good suburb to live in?

East Cannington is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 6,512. The median income is $801/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50453. All dollar figures in AUD.