Cannington Community Education Support CentreSpecialGovernment40
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
40
Administration
Students
127
Ratio
7:1
Demographics
ICSEA
984
Gender
29%/71%
Indig.
12%
LBOTE
36%
Sevenoaks Senior CollegeSecondaryGovernment30
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
30
Administration
Fees
$585
Students
439
Ratio
13:1
Demographics
ICSEA
964
Gender
54%/46%
Indig.
9%
LBOTE
66%
Location & Travel
0 min(15.6 km)
Drive to Perth CBD
0 min
Transit to Perth CBD
0 min
Park & Ride to Perth CBD
3 min drive to Cannington + 5 min transfer + 24 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
30 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1558/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
6.2%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
40%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
3.3%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.5
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Cannington
Full-time 30.6%Part-time 21.0%Unemployed 3.6%Not in labour 44.8%
Dwelling Types
Cannington
House 46.2%Semi-detached 36.0%Flat/Unit 16.8%Other 1.0%
Commute Mode
Cannington
Car 81.9%Transit 10.9%Bicycle 0.5%Walk 2.6%WFH 4.1%
Country of Birth
Australia
31.0%
India
16.0%
China
5.2%
Malaysia
4.6%
Philippines
3.7%
Language at Home
English only
35.4%
Mandarin
4.8%
Arabic
1.8%
Hindi
1.5%
Cantonese
1.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Cannington
Is Cannington safe?
Cannington has a safety score of 4/100, which is well below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Property crime (break-ins, theft) is the main concern, while violent crime is relatively low. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Ferndale (WA) (66/100), Queens Park (WA) (37/100), Lynwood (WA) (58/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Cannington?
Median weekly rent in Cannington is $750/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Ferndale (WA) ($720/wk), Queens Park (WA) ($778/wk), Lynwood (WA) ($700/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Cannington?
Cannington has a school rating of 38/100 across 3 schools, which is below average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Cannington Community College (Combined), Cannington Community Education Support Centre (Special), Sevenoaks Senior College (Secondary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Cannington from Perth CBD?
Cannington is 23 minutes by car, or 37 minutes by public transport, or 32 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is highly walkable with many amenities nearby. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Cannington affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Cannington is $805K, up 26.8% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $646K. For renters, median weekly rent is $750/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Ferndale (WA) ($820K), Queens Park (WA) ($851K), Lynwood (WA) ($830K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/cannington
⚠️ Safety Concern🚆 Public Transport🍜 Shopping & Dining🌳 Established🚗 Car Dependent
Cannington is a well-connected, workhorse suburb centred on the Westfield Carousel retail precinct and a busy Transperth interchange. It draws shoppers and commuters from across Perth's south side, with IKEA and Bunnings adding to its retail pull. The flip side is a visible antisocial element near the station and mall, giving the area a rough edge that tempers its undeniable convenience and relative affordability.
Buyers can expect a median price of $805k and rent of $750/week, 21% below the Perth metro median. The CBD is a 23-minute drive away (37 min by transit), and most residents drive (66%). Safety is a consideration, with the score of 4/100 trailing the metro average of 52 by 48 points. There are 3 schools nearby, rated 38/100 overall and around average. The suburb skews young with a median age of 30 and a household income of $1,558/week.
“Just passed by a bus stop near Cannington Station this noon, and it looked like a Mould-Laced MOAB had exploded there. That broke the last straw on the camel's back for me, so I went and bought some cleaning supplies to fix it up as much as I can.”— 664 upvotes in community discussion