Cannington (WA)

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According to census figures and geographic analytics from Districts, the suburb of Cannington has an estimated population of 9,738 as of May 2026. This represents a 41.6% rise from the 6,875 residents documented in the 2021 Census, translating to an addition of 2,863 people. This trend is calculated from the June 2025 ABS demographic data combined with 241 validated new addresses registered since the census date. The suburb has a population density of 2,422 persons per square kilometer, which ranks in the top quartile of Australian regions analyzed. This growth rate of 41.6% far outpaces the 9.3% national average and the surrounding SA3 district. The population growth was largely propelled by overseas arrivals, who accounted for 76.0% of the overall gains.

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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of educational attainment, with significant employment in tourism and food services. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1%, and local job numbers grew by 4.8% over the previous year. As of March 2026, there are 5,845 working residents. The unemployment rate is comparable to the 4.2% recorded across Greater Perth, while the participation rate of 74.7% sits slightly above the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Census records show a minor 3.7% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure was influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.

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Tax statistics from the ATO for the 2023 financial year show that income levels in the suburb of Cannington are lower than the national average. Local taxpayers recorded a median income of $51,106 and an average of $59,710, compared to Greater Perth averages of $60,748 and $80,248. Adjusted for the 10.93% Wage Price Index growth since the 2023 financial year, current estimates as of March 2026 stand at $56,692 for the median and $66,236 for the average. Census data places household, family, and individual incomes between the 38th and 45th percentiles. Looking at earnings distribution, 36.8% of the population (representing 3,583 taxpayers) earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is comparable to the 32.0% seen regionally. Financial pressures are prominent, with households retaining only of their income, placing the area in the th percentile for affordability and the th decile on the SEIFA economic index.

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The local housing stock at the last Census consisted of 46.4% separate houses and 53.6% medium or high-density dwellings, which differs from the metropolitan Perth split of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership stands at 18.8%, with mortgaged properties making up 22.5% and rental properties accounting for 58.7%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,512, which is lower than the metropolitan median of $1,907. The median weekly rent was $350, matching the metropolitan median of $350. On a national scale, mortgage commitments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels sit below the national figure of $375.

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Families comprise 63.0% of all households, consisting of 25.8% couples with children, 25.9% couples without children, and 7.8% single parents. Non-family households represent the remaining 37.0% of homes, with single person dwellings making up 27.3% and group housing accounting for 9.8%. The median household size is 2.5 residents, slightly below the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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Educational achievements in the suburb of Cannington are higher than state and regional averages, with 40.1% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 27.9% across Western Australia and 29.9% in the local SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are held by 26.0% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees at 12.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational education is also well represented, with 29.7% of residents aged 15 and over holding technical qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 13.8% and certificates at 15.9%.

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There are 38 active public transport stops within the suburb of Cannington, serviced by a network of buses. These stops cover 30 different routes and facilitate 5,191 passenger journeys weekly. The average distance to a transit stop is 280 meters. Commuting patterns reflect the residential nature of the area, with 74% of workers traveling by car, 11% by train, and 10% by bus. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.1 cars per household. Working from home was recorded for 3.7% of residents during the 2021 Census, which was held during pandemic conditions.

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Health outcomes in the suburb of Cannington compare favorably to regional benchmarks. Mortality rates and chronic illness rates are low overall, matching national averages among older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is held by approximately 51% of the population, representing roughly 4,957 residents, which is lower than the 59.0% rate recorded across Greater Perth.

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The suburb of Cannington ranks highly for cultural diversity, with 64.6% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 66.5% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the largest religious group, representing 32.1% of the population. The category for other religions shows a notable concentration at 12.0%, compared to the Greater Perth average of 1.4%.

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The median age of 30 years in the suburb of Cannington is younger than the Greater Perth median of 37 and the national median of 38. Young adults aged 25 to 34 represent 29.9% of the population, which is higher than the national proportion of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 5 to 14 age bracket has risen from 7.8% to 9.2%, while the 0 to 4 group decreased from 7.7% to 6.1%. Projections suggest that by 2041, the 25 to 34 age group will grow by 469 people (16%), rising from 2,911 to while the to age bracket will increase by people ().

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Cannington currently has an estimated 594 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 394 children aged 0-2 and 262 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 12% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 8% by 2041 (to approximately 644 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 875. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 13.4 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.