Overall score
Cannington
61.2/100
East Cannington
47.6/100
Cannington vs East Cannington, WA suburb comparison
Cannington for families and schools; East Cannington for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CanningtonEast Cannington
Crime rate
Cannington
1716.3 / 1k
East Cannington
1819.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cannington
327
East Cannington
77
Population
Cannington
6,875
East Cannington
6,512
Metric leadCannington 7East Cannington 21 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesEast Cannington
- Best for familiesCannington
- Best for investmentEast Cannington
- Best for best valueEast Cannington
- Best for best schoolsCannington
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Cannington | East Cannington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.2/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 7.7/100 | 42.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 1716.3 / 1k | 1819.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 30 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 327 | 77 |
| Population | 6,875 | 6,512 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Cannington is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while East Cannington is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Cannington pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, whereas East Cannington is the better pick for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer East Cannington, while Cannington remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.