Overall score
East Cannington
47.6/100
Lynwood
57.8/100
East Cannington vs Lynwood, WA suburb comparison
East Cannington for investment; Lynwood for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
East CanningtonLynwood
Crime rate
East Cannington
1819.1 / 1k
Lynwood
3545.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
East Cannington
77
Lynwood
58
Population
East Cannington
6,512
Lynwood
3,541
Metric leadEast Cannington 6Lynwood 4across 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 familiesLynwood
- Best for investmentEast Cannington
- Best for best schoolsLynwood
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 | Lynwood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.6/100 | 57.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.4/100 | 28.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 1819.1 / 1k | 3545.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 26 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 77 | 58 |
| Population | 6,512 | 3,541 |
| 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; Lynwood is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
East Cannington tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Lynwood stands out for parks and reserves and walkability.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer East Cannington, while Lynwood remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.