Cannington vs Wilson
Cannington scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wilson (1026) sits above Cannington (1007). Wilson skews owner-occupied (58%), Cannington runs more rental-dense (40% owner).
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Cannington and Wilson side by side
| Measure | Cannington | Wilson |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 40.0% | 58.0% |
| Renter occupied | 57.0% | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1007 | 1026 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,875 | 6,608 |
| Median age | 30 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 713 mm | 712 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.2°C | 31.6°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
- Wilson edges out on average school ICSEA (1026 vs 1007).
Cannington vs Wilson: common questions
Does Cannington or Wilson have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wilson scores 1026 vs 1007 in Cannington. 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.
Which is more walkable, Cannington or Wilson?
Cannington scores 100/100 on walkability vs 6/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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