Beckenham vs Cannington
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cannington (1007) sits above Beckenham (1005). Beckenham skews owner-occupied (61%), Cannington runs more rental-dense (40% owner).
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Beckenham and Cannington side by side
| Measure | Beckenham | Cannington |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $350/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $350/wk |
| Owner occupied | 61.0% | 40.0% |
| Renter occupied | 36.0% | 57.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1005 | 1007 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 100 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 9,092 | 6,875 |
| Median age | 34 | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 732 mm | 713 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.2°C | 32.2°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Cannington edges out on average school ICSEA (1007 vs 1005).
Beckenham vs Cannington: common questions
Does Beckenham or Cannington have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cannington scores 1007 vs 1005 in Beckenham. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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