Overall score
East Cannington
47.6/100
Ferndale
48.9/100
East Cannington vs Ferndale, WA suburb comparison
East Cannington for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
East CanningtonFerndale
Crime rate
East Cannington
1819.1 / 1k
Ferndale
2822.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
East Cannington
77
Ferndale
120
Population
East Cannington
6,512
Ferndale
4,457
Metric leadEast Cannington 4Ferndale 6across 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 familiesEast Cannington
- Best for investmentEast Cannington
- Best for best valueEast Cannington
- Best for best schoolsEast 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 | East Cannington | Ferndale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.6/100 | 48.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.4/100 | 32.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 1819.1 / 1k | 2822.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 34 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 77 | 120 |
| Population | 6,512 | 4,457 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
East Cannington reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Ferndale is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
East Cannington pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Ferndale is the better pick for parks and reserves and public transport access.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer East Cannington, while Ferndale remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.