East Cannington

East Cannington lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Feb 2026, the population of East Cannington is estimated at around 8,044 people. This reflects a growth of 1,532 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,512 people in the suburb. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 7,436 following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 54 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,925 persons per square kilometer, placing East Cannington in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's population growth rate of 23.5% since the 2021 census exceeded both the national average (9.9%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 76.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in East Cannington.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 growth estimation, AreaSearch utilises ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. According to these projections, East Cannington is expected to experience above median population growth, with an estimated increase of 1,772 persons by 2041, reflecting a gain of 17.1% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions East Cannington among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows East Cannington experienced around 49 dwellings receiving development approval annually over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 248 homes. So far in FY-26, 8 approvals have been recorded. Over these 5 financial years (FY-21 to FY-25), there has been an average of 4.8 new residents arriving per year for each dwelling constructed. This supply is substantially lagging demand, likely leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $368,000, somewhat higher than regional norms, reflecting quality-focused development. In this financial year alone, $7.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Perth, East Cannington shows moderately higher development activity, with 42.0% above the regional average per person over the past 5 years.

This has preserved reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. However, building activity has slowed in recent years. Recent construction comprises 75.0% detached dwellings and 25.0% attached dwellings, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. The location has approximately 208 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Population forecasts indicate East Cannington will gain 1,378 residents through to 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

East Cannington has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 16 projects likely affecting the area. Notable ones include Mason & Bird Heritage Precinct Redevelopment, Canning City Centre Regeneration Program, Gibbs Street Residential Development, and East Cannington Station Precinct Redevelopment (METRONET). The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment landscape in East Cannington shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

East Cannington has a well-educated workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate in the area was 4.4% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 2.6% over the past year. This is based on AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

In September 2025, there were 4,341 residents employed in East Cannington, with an unemployment rate of 0.4% above Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was higher than the Greater Perth average at 77.1%. According to Census responses, only 4.5% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries among residents were health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade.

East Cannington had a particularly notable concentration in accommodation & food, with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. However, education & training was under-represented, with only 5.2% of East Cannington's workforce compared to Greater Perth's 9.2%. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 2.6%, while labour force increased by 2.5%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that East Cannington's employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections against the local employment profile.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that median income in East Cannington is $52,415, with average income at $61,239. This contrasts with Greater Perth's median income of $60,748 and average income of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates for East Cannington would be approximately $57,457 (median) and $67,130 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data indicates that incomes in East Cannington cluster around the 51st percentile nationally. The predominant income cohort spans 38.4% of locals (3,088 people), falling within the $1,500 - 2,999 category, reflecting a pattern seen in the broader area where 32.0% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income, leaving disposable income at the 55th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth decile.

East Cannington is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In East Cannington, as per the latest Census evaluation, 76.8% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 23.2% being semi-detached, apartments, and other dwellings. This is compared to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in East Cannington stood at 21.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.5% and rented ones at 40.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, below Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent was $350, matching Perth metro's figure. Nationally, East Cannington's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

East Cannington features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 74.0% of all households, including 39.9% couples with children, 23.1% couples without children, and 8.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 26.0%, with lone person households at 19.6% and group households comprising 6.7%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

The educational profile of East Cannington exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally with university qualification rates at 35.5% of residents aged 15+, surpassing both the WA average of 27.9% and the SA4 region average of 29.9%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 23.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 29.6% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 10.9% while certificates make up 18.7%.

Educational participation is high with 34.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.1% in primary education, 7.8% in tertiary education, and 6.7% pursuing secondary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

East Cannington has 34 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by six different routes that together facilitate 809 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is considered good, with residents typically located 210 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards due to its residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 76%, while train and bus usage stands at 14% and 6% respectively. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, only 4.5% of residents work from home, which might be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 115 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 23 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in East Cannington is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

East Cannington shows better-than-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is quite low across both younger and older age cohorts.

Approximately 52% (~4,144 people) have private health cover, compared to 59.0% in Greater Perth. Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 4.7% and 4.5% of residents respectively. Around 82.7% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. The area has 9.1% (732 people) aged 65 and over, lower than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

East Cannington is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

East Cannington's population is culturally diverse, with 59.0% speaking a language other than English at home and 57.4% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in East Cannington, comprising 35.2%. The 'Other' religious category is overrepresented at 8.5%, compared to Greater Perth's average of 1.4%.

For ancestry, the top groups are Other (29.3%), English (14.6%), and Australian (12.4%). Indian (9.2%) Filipino (4.1%) and Sri Lankan (0.7%) ethnicities are notably overrepresented compared to regional averages of 2.6%, 1.4% and 0.2% respectively.

East Cannington hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

East Cannington's median age in 2021 was 31 years, lower than Greater Perth's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, East Cannington had a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (22.1%) but fewer aged 75-84 (2.5%). This 25-34 concentration was above the national average of 14.4%. Between 2021 and the present, the 5-14 age group increased from 12.2% to 13.2%, while the 0-4 cohort decreased from 8.8% to 7.6% and the 25-34 group declined from 23.2% to 22.1%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest significant changes in East Cannington's age profile. The 45-54 cohort is projected to grow steadily, increasing by 257 people (33%) from 788 to 1,046. Meanwhile, the 35-44 cohort is expected to grow modestly by 2% (29 people).