East Cannington (WA)

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The suburb of East Cannington is estimated to have a population of around 7,231 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 719 people, which is 11.0%, compared to the 6,512 people recorded in the 2021 Census. The calculation is derived from a resident population of 7,165, as determined by Districts after reviewing the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025), plus 54 newly validated addresses added since the Census date. With a density ratio of 2,629 persons per square kilometer, the suburb ranks in the upper quartile among national locations evaluated by Districts. The 11.0% growth since the 2021 census surpassed the national average of 9.3%, highlighting the suburb as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 76.0% of the total population increase during recent periods.

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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education and representation across diverse industries, registering an unemployment rate of 4.5% alongside steady job conditions over the prior year. Records from March 2026 show 4,058 employed residents. The unemployment rate sits 0.3% higher than the 4.2% recorded across Greater Perth, while participation in the labor force is moderately higher at 74.3% compared to the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Census details indicate a minor 4.5% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may be influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.

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According to the latest ATO tax statistics for the 2023 financial year, local incomes are below national benchmarks, with a median of $52,415 and an average of $61,239. This is lower than the Greater Perth median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $58,144 for the median and $67,932 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual earnings align closely with the 51st percentile across the nation. The largest cohort consists of 38.4% of residents (2,776 people) earning within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the broader regional pattern where 32.0% fall into this bracket. While housing expenses absorb of earnings, stable incomes keep disposable funds at the th percentile, and the SEIFA score for income sits in the th decile.

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Residential options at the time of the latest Census consisted of 76.8% separate houses and 23.2% other housing formats like townhouses and apartments, compared to 77.8% separate houses and 22.1% alternative dwellings across metropolitan Perth. Home ownership rates lagged the wider metro area, sitting at 21.1%, while mortgaged properties accounted for 38.5% and rental agreements made up 40.4%. Typical monthly mortgage payments of $1,733 were lower than the metropolitan median of $1,907, whereas the weekly rental median was identical at $350. On a national level, mortgage commitments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents remain below the country-wide median of $375.

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Families constitute 74.0% of all local households, consisting of couples with offspring at 39.9%, couples without children at 23.1%, and single-parent homes at 8.9%. The remaining 26.0% consists of non-family arrangements, with single-person households making up 19.6% and share houses accounting for 6.7%. The typical household size is 2.9 individuals, which is larger than the Greater Perth median of 2.6.

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The educational profile of the suburb is distinct, with 35.5% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university qualification, surpassing the state average of 27.9% and the SA4 regional benchmark of 29.9%. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 23.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 9.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also common, with 29.6% of residents aged 15 and over possessing these credentials, broken down into advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 18.7%.

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A review of public transport options shows 34 operational transit stops within the suburb, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 6 routes, generating a total of 809 passenger journeys weekly. Transport connections are rated highly, with the average home situated 210 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential layout, the majority of workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary choice at 76%, followed by rail travel at 14% and buses at 6%. The average household owns 1.6 vehicles. A low 4.5% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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The suburb displays favorable health characteristics, with low rates of chronic diseases and mortality across both younger and older cohorts, alongside a private health insurance rate of approximately 52% of the population (~3,725 people). This compares to a higher coverage rate of 59.0% across the Greater Perth region.

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The area ranks highly for cultural diversity nationally, with 59.0% of residents using a non-English language at home and 57.4% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religion, followed by 35.2% of the population. A notable religious concentration is found in the Other category, which accounts for 8.5% of residents, representing a significantly higher share than the Greater Perth average of 1.4%.

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The median age of 31 years is younger than the Greater Perth average of 37 and the national median of 38. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, the suburb has a higher proportion of young adults aged 25 - 34 (23.0% compared to 14.6% nationally) but a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 - 74 (5.5%). Since 2021, the cohort aged 5 to 14 grew from 12.2% to 12.9%, while the group aged 0 to 4 shrank from 8.8% to 7.4%. Demographic models indicate the age structure will change by 2041, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to expand by people () from to while the to cohort increases by ( people).

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East Cannington currently has an estimated 535 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 292 children aged 0-2 and 195 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 7% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 12% by 2041 (to approximately 598 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 650. Birth rates in the area have averaged 15.0 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.