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

East Cannington's population, as of Nov 2025, is estimated at around 8,044 people. This reflects a significant increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,512 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 7,436 following examination of ABS data released in June 2024 and an additional 54 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 2,925 persons per square kilometer, placing East Cannington (SA2) in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth of 23.5% since the 2021 census exceeded both the national average (9.7%) and state averages, marking it as a notable growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 76.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 estimations, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the East Cannington statistical area (Lv2) is expected to increase by 1,785 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 17.2% over the 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, East Cannington recorded around 49 residential properties granted approval annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 248 homes were approved, with a further 8 approved in FY-26 to date. On average, over the past five financial years, 4.8 new residents arrived per dwelling constructed.

This indicates substantial supply lagging behind demand, potentially leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction value of new properties was $368,000, which is moderately above regional levels, suggesting an emphasis on quality construction. In FY-26, $7.5 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's residential character.

Compared to Greater Perth, East Cannington has slightly more development activity, with 42.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This preserves reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. However, construction activity has eased recently. 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 currently has approximately 208 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Future projections estimate East Cannington will add 1,385 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Based on 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

AreaSearch has identified 16 projects that could impact the area, with key ones being 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 likely to be 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 an educated workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 4.3% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 2.8%.

As of September 2025, 4,357 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 0.4% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Perth at 68.6%. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade. Accommodation & food has a notable concentration with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average.

However, education & training is under-represented at 5.2% compared to Greater Perth's 9.2%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 2.8%, while labour force grew by 2.6%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth had employment growth of 2.9% and a marginal rise in unemployment. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.27%, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%. National forecasts project employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary between sectors. Applying these projections to East Cannington's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years.

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 ending June 2023 shows that median income in East Cannington is $52,415 and average income is $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% from July 2023 to June 2025, estimated current incomes are approximately $57,457 (median) and $67,130 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, household, family, and personal incomes in East Cannington fall around the 51st percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 38.4% of locals (3,088 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, similar to the broader area's 32.0%. Housing costs consume 16.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 55th percentile nationally. East Cannington'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, dwelling structures consisted of 76.8% houses and 23.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Perth metro had 78.4% houses and 21.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in East Cannington was at 21.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.5% and rented ones at 40.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,733, below Perth metro's average of $1,820. The median weekly rent figure was $350, matching Perth metro's figure but lower than the national average of $375 for rents and $1,863 for mortgage repayments.

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

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 26.0%, with lone person households at 19.6% and group households making up 6.7%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.7.

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 of 35.5% among residents aged 15+, surpassing both the Western Australia average of 27.9% and the SA4 region's rate of 29.9%. Bachelor degrees are the 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 32 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 accessibility of these services is considered good, with residents living an average of 210 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 115 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 25 weekly trips per individual stop.

East Cannington's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Health outcomes data shows East Cannington's prevalence of common health conditions is low across both younger and older age groups.

Approximately 52% (~4,144 people) have private health cover, which is relatively low compared to other areas. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (affecting 4.7% of residents) and mental health issues (4.5%). A total of 82.7% claim to be free from medical ailments, higher than Greater Perth's 76.0%. East Cannington has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 8.7% (699 people), compared to Greater Perth's 15.9%. However, health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to being above average for the area.

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 has a high level of cultural diversity, with 59.0% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 57.4% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in East Cannington, making up 35.2% of people. However, there is an overrepresentation in the 'Other' category, comprising 8.5% of the population compared to Greater Perth's average of 3.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (29.3%), English (14.6%), and Australian (12.4%). Notably, Indian (9.2%) and Filipino (4.1%) ethnic groups are overrepresented in East Cannington compared to regional averages of 6.5% and 1.6%, respectively.

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

East Cannington's median age is 31 years, which is lower than Greater Perth's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, East Cannington has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34, at 22.7%, but fewer residents aged 65-74, at 5.5%. This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and now, the proportion of residents aged 5 to 14 has increased from 12.2% to 13.0%, while the proportion of those aged 0 to 4 has decreased from 8.8% to 7.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in East Cannington's age profile. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow steadily, increasing by 278 people (36%) from 772 to 1,051. Meanwhile, the 35-44 age cohort is expected to grow by a modest 1% (9 people).