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East Cannington Postcode
Western Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How East Cannington Compares
East Cannington vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | East Cannington | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,828 ≈WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $350 ≈WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 31 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.8% +WA | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the WA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 6107 covers East Cannington, an inland suburb of Perth about 11 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Perth - South East region of Western Australia. Local government services are provided by Canning.
According to the 2021 Census, East Cannington has a population of 6,512 with a median age of 31. The median weekly household income is $1,828, close to the WA average. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, higher than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 86 (1.3% of residents).
Housing in East Cannington includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 2,158 total dwellings. Rental properties account for 40.4% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, East Cannington scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
East Cannington is served by Gibbs Street Primary School.
East Cannington is part of the Kalamunda statistical area in Western Australia.
East Cannington Details
| Postcode | 6107 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 6,512 |
| Median Age | 31 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,828/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $801/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 2.7 km² |
| Population Density | 2369/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,158 |
| Australian Citizens | 65.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 86 (1.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -32.0056699 |
| Longitude | 115.9633174 |
| Distance from Perth | 11 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Kalamunda |
| Local Government | Canning |
| Federal Electorate | Swan |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,371 (21.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 858 (13.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,578 (39.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,197 (18.4%) |
| 65+ years | 513 (7.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 310 (4.8%) |
| Diabetes | 277 (4.3%) |
| Arthritis | 273 (4.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 147 (2.3%) |
| Cancer | 90 (1.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 57 (0.9%) |
| Dementia | 11 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 85 (4.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 694 (32.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 887 (41.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 451 (21.3%) |
Schools in East Cannington
Suburbs Near East Cannington
Same Postcode (6107)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.