Overall score
Cannington
52.4/100
East Cannington
36.1/100
Cannington vs East Cannington, WA Suburb Comparison
Cannington for retirees and families; East Cannington for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CanningtonEast Cannington
Crime rate
Cannington
73.0 / 1k
East Cannington
73.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cannington
529
East Cannington
135
Population
Cannington
6,875
East Cannington
6,512
Metric leadCannington 7East Cannington 23 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCannington
- Best for familiesCannington
- Best for best valueEast Cannington
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 | 52.4/100 | 36.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.6/100 | 37.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 73.0 / 1k | 73.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 30 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 529 | 135 |
| Green cover | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| 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 parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability, whereas East Cannington is the better pick for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Cannington suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas East Cannington is the stronger match for retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.