City of Kalamunda

East Cannington

East Cannington at a glance

Walk score

14

Very car dependent

Population

6,512

Median age 31

The brief

What to know about East Cannington.

The postcode for East Cannington is 6107 (WA), part of Greater Perth.

East Cannington (6107) sits in the Kalamunda region of Western Australia.

East Cannington has roughly 6,512 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

East Cannington scores 14/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

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 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put East Cannington's population at 6,512, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 39% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

6,512

Median age

31

Family households

74%

Lone person

20%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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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

58%

Renter occupied

39%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

6,512

Median age: 31

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

14

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in East Cannington.

Local schools for East Cannington

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Government School Catchment

Gibbs Street Primary School

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Queens Park Primary School

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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

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Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About East Cannington.

What is the East Cannington postcode?
East Cannington is in the 6107 postcode, in WA, in the City of Kalamunda region.
Where is East Cannington?
East Cannington is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6107. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Kalamunda region.
What is the average rent in East Cannington?
The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $350.
What schools are in East Cannington?
There are 20 schools serving East Cannington on this page, including Gibbs Street Primary School, Queens Park Primary School, Sevenoaks Senior College.
How walkable is East Cannington?
East Cannington has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near East Cannington?
East Cannington is close to Queens Park, Welshpool, Welshpool Dc, Beckenham, Kewdale.
What is the population of East Cannington?
The population of East Cannington is approximately 6,512 (2021 Census). The median age is 31.

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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