Cannington - Queens Park

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Cannington - Queens Park's population is around 26,399 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 5,744 people (27.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 20,655 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 24,183 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 283 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 2,775 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Cannington - Queens Park's 27.8% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%) and the state average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 75.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Regarding demographic trends, an above-median population growth of statistical areas across the nation is projected, with the area expected to increase by 5,963 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 14.2% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Cannington - Queens Park was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Cannington - Queens Park has experienced around 145 dwellings receiving development approval each year, with 725 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 47 so far in FY-26. With an average of 5.2 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is substantially lagging demand, which generally means heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $186,000—below the regional average—suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. There have also been $31.0 million in commercial approvals this financial year, suggesting robust local business investment.

When measured against Greater Perth, Cannington - Queens Park has slightly more development (30.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), balancing buyer choice with support for current property values, though building activity has slowed in recent years. New building activity consists of 76.0% detached houses and 24.0% medium and high-density housing, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. With around 214 people per dwelling approval, Cannington - Queens Park shows a developing market.

Population forecasts indicate Cannington - Queens Park will gain 3,747 residents through to 2041 (from 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.

Cannington - Queens Park has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 40thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 34 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Wharf Street Mixed-Use Development, Canning City Centre Regeneration Program, Aura Cannington, and Mason & Bird Heritage Precinct Redevelopment, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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The labour market in Cannington - Queens Park demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Cannington - Queens Park possesses a highly educated workforce with diverse sector representation, an unemployment rate of 4.5%, and 1.7% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 14,270 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 0.4% above Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (75.9% compared to Greater Perth's 71.9%). Based on Census responses, a low 4.3% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in accommodation & food, with employment levels at 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, education & training shows lower representation at 5.2% versus the regional average of 9.2%. While local employment opportunities exist in the area, it appears many residents commute elsewhere for work, based on the count of Census working population to local population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 1.7% and the labour force increased by 2.0%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.3% and labour force growth of 2.6%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Cannington - Queens Park. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Cannington - Queens Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-23 reveals that income in the Cannington - Queens Park SA2 is below the national average, with the median assessed at $52,420 while the average income stands at $62,434. This contrasts with Greater Perth's figures of a median income of $60,748 and an average income of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $57,463 (median) and $68,440 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Cannington - Queens Park, between the 46th and 47th percentiles. Income brackets indicate the largest segment comprises 37.7% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (9,952 residents), aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort likewise represents 32.0%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.6% of income remaining, ranking at the 46th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Cannington - Queens Park displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure within Cannington - Queens Park, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 66.0% houses and 34.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Cannington - Queens Park lagged that of Perth metro, at 18.8%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (33.7%) or rented (47.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Perth metro average at $1,647, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $350, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Cannington - Queens Park's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 67.8% of all households, comprising 33.5% couples with children, 23.1% couples without children, and 8.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 32.2%, with lone person households at 24.3% and group households comprising 7.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 people is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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

The area's educational profile stands out regionally, with university qualification rates (37.9% of residents aged 15+) exceeding the WA average of 27.9% and that of the SA4 region (29.9%), reflecting the community's emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees lead at 25.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 29.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (17.2%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 34.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.0% in tertiary education, 8.8% in primary education, and 5.8% pursuing secondary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 133 active transport stops operating within Cannington - Queens Park, comprising a mix of train and buses. These stops are serviced by 38 individual routes, collectively providing 7,066 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 231 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 75%, with 13% by train and 7% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. A relatively low 4.3% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 1,009 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 53 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

Cannington - Queens Park's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Cannington - Queens Park, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Younger cohorts in particular see very low prevalence of common health conditions, while the rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~13,305 people). This compares to 59.0% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 5.3% and 4.4% of residents, respectively, while 81.8% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. The area has 9.4% of residents aged 65 and over (2,476 people), which is lower than the 16.3% in Greater Perth, though ranking lower nationally than the broader population.

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

Cannington - Queens Park is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country, with 61.3% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 61.1% born overseas. The main religion in Cannington - Queens Park is Christianity, which makes up 33.6% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Other, which comprises 9.4% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Perth average of 1.4%.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Cannington - Queens Park are Other, comprising 30.3% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 11.2%, English, comprising 14.1% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 28.0%, and Chinese, comprising 12.4% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 4.0%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Indian is notably overrepresented at 9.7% of Cannington - Queens Park (vs 2.6% regionally), Filipino at 4.2% (vs 1.4%) and Korean at 1.0% (vs 0.3%).

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

At 31 years, Cannington - Queens Park's median age is notably under the Greater Perth average of 37 and is significantly lower than the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Perth, Cannington - Queens Park has a higher concentration of 25 - 34 residents (24.2%) but fewer 65 - 74 year-olds (5.4%). This 25 - 34 concentration is well above the national 14.4%. In the period since 2021, the 5 to 14 age group has grown from 10.6% to 11.6% of the population. Conversely, the 0 to 4 cohort has declined from 8.3% to 7.0% and the 25 to 34 group dropped from 25.3% to 24.2%. Demographic modeling suggests Cannington - Queens Park's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to grow steadily, expanding by 734 people (29%) from 2,529 to 3,264. Conversely, the 35 to 44 cohort is projected to decline by 44 people.