Cannington at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
6,875
Median age 30
The brief
What to know about Cannington.
The postcode for Cannington is 6980 (WA).
Cannington (6980) sits in the Canning region of Western Australia.
Cannington has roughly 6,875 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Cannington scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cannington's population at 6,875, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (40% own, 57% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,875
Median age
30
Family households
63%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
40%
Renter occupied
57%
At a deeper level
6,875
Median age: 30
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Getting around
Walkability.
100
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Cannington.
Local schools for Cannington
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Government School Catchment
Cannington Community Education Support Centre
Cannington Community College
Sevenoaks Senior College
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Cannington.
- What is the Cannington postcode?
- Cannington is in the 6980 postcode, in WA, in the City of Canning region.
- Where is Cannington?
- Cannington is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6980, in the City of Canning region.
- What is the average rent in Cannington?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Cannington?
- There are 20 schools serving Cannington on this page, including Cannington Community Education Support Centre, Cannington Community College, Sevenoaks Senior College.
- How walkable is Cannington?
- Cannington has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Cannington?
- Cannington is close to Cannington, Cannington, Queens Park, Ferndale, Beckenham.
- What is the population of Cannington?
- The population of Cannington is approximately 6,875 (2021 Census). The median age is 30.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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