Cannington, WA 6107 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Cannington is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6107, home to 6,875 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Kalamunda local government area and roughly 12 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$350 /wk
Population6,875
Median age30
Area4 km²
To CBD12 km
LGACanning

Demographics

Population
6,875
Median age
30 years
Median household income
$1,558 /week
Median personal income
$781 /week
Median family income
$1,789 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Canning
Statistical region (SA4)
Perth - South East
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Swan
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$350 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,512
Rent share of household income
22%

Schools

  • Beckenham Primary School Primary · Government
  • Gibbs Street Primary School Primary · Government
  • Rehoboth Christian College Combined · Independent
  • East Kenwick Primary School Primary · Government
  • Communicare Academy Other · Independent

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 18 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 61 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Faversham St After Tooting St bus · 113 m
  • Faversham St After Romney St bus · 114 m
  • Faversham St After Lynstead St bus · 317 m
  • Faversham St Before Lynstead St bus · 383 m
  • Beckenham Stn Platform 2 train · 1322 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 3 cafés
  • 6 restaurants
  • 36 parks and reserves
  • 2 libraries
  • 2 supermarkets
  • 20 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Feb (32.1°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (18.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 755 mm
  • Reference station: Perth Airport, 9.8 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 63.4% of the 4,497 resolvable premises in Cannington. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 27.5%
  • Fibre to the Building: 9.1%
  • Fibre to the Node: 63.4%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 28,304 across the Cannington District in the year to Mar 2026 (down 13% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 12,938 theft, 5,751 violent offences, 2,969 property damage.

Figures cover the whole Cannington District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Cannington?

Cannington (WA 6107) had 6,875 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 30. It sits within the Canning local government area.

What is the median rent in Cannington?

The median advertised rent in Cannington is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Cannington?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Cannington covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Beckenham Primary School (1.2 km), Gibbs Street Primary School (1.6 km), Rehoboth Christian College (1.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Cannington?

Cannington is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (63.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Cannington?

Across the surrounding area, 28,304 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (12,938), violent (5,751), property damage (2,969). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Cannington?

In Cannington, mean daily temperatures range from 12.2°C to 24.7°C and annual rainfall is 755 mm measured at the Perth Airport weather station (9.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Cannington?

63 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Cannington centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 18 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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