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East Cannington vs Welshpool

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 2.1 km apart · East Cannington profile · Welshpool profile

East Cannington Welshpool

East Cannington is a residential area with a population of 6,512, while Welshpool (WA) is sparsely populated with only 16 residents. There are stark differences in their demographics and housing. East Cannington is much younger, with a typical resident aged 31, compared to 53 in Welshpool (WA). Homes in East Cannington are far more crowded, with 2.9 people per home, and have typical weekly rents that are well higher at $350. Conversely, typical family income is far higher in Welshpool (WA) at $7,000 per week, compared to $1,969 in East Cannington.

Both areas sit near the national figure for typical household income, though East Cannington's is far higher at $1,828 compared to $575 in Welshpool (WA). They are similar in their travel times to the city and the number of people they can reach within 45 minutes by transit. East Cannington is more accessible for daily life, as it is somewhat walkable and has far more homes within a 15-minute walk of schools and groceries. Welshpool (WA) is mostly car-dependent and has a much smaller residential footprint.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in East Canningtonin Welshpool +6,496 larger in East Cannington gap widening
6,512 86th pct 16 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4,300
  • First area, 2016: 5,461
  • First area, 2021: 6,512
  • Second area, 2011: 17
  • Second area, 2016: 19
  • Second area, 2021: 16
Median age in East Canningtonin Welshpool +22 yrs older in Welshpool gap widening
31 yrs 7th pct 53 yrs 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: 31 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 31 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 31 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 48 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 53 yrs
1.3% 44th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.0%
  • First area, 2016: 1.4%
  • First area, 2021: 1.3%
7.8% 12th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.3%
  • First area, 2016: 7.7%
  • First area, 2021: 7.8%
21.1% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.4%
  • First area, 2016: 19.8%
  • First area, 2021: 21.1%
7.3% 18th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.8%
  • First area, 2016: 9.2%
  • First area, 2021: 7.3%

Age structure

39.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +39.6 pts 0.0%
18.4% Older adults (45–64) +19.1 pts ▸ 37.5%
21.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
7.8% Seniors (65+) +10.9 pts ▸ 18.8%
13.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%

Marital status

53.1% Married ◂ +28.1 pts 25.0%
35.8% Never married +7.9 pts ▸ 43.8%
5.7% Divorced +19.3 pts ▸ 25.0%
2.7% Separated ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.6% Widowed ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

East Cannington Welshpool

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

  • 85+ in East Cannington: 0.3% males, 0.3% females; 85+ in Welshpool: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in East Cannington: 0.4% males, 0.3% females; 80–84 in Welshpool: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in East Cannington: 0.6% males, 0.6% females; 75–79 in Welshpool: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in East Cannington: 1.3% males, 1.1% females; 70–74 in Welshpool: 50.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in East Cannington: 1.4% males, 1.5% females; 65–69 in Welshpool: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in East Cannington: 2.0% males, 1.9% females; 60–64 in Welshpool: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in East Cannington: 2.3% males, 2.3% females; 55–59 in Welshpool: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in East Cannington: 2.4% males, 2.2% females; 50–54 in Welshpool: 50.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in East Cannington: 2.6% males, 2.8% females; 45–49 in Welshpool: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in East Cannington: 3.9% males, 3.0% females; 40–44 in Welshpool: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in East Cannington: 4.7% males, 4.9% females; 35–39 in Welshpool: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in East Cannington: 6.1% males, 5.7% females; 30–34 in Welshpool: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in East Cannington: 5.7% males, 5.8% females; 25–29 in Welshpool: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in East Cannington: 4.3% males, 4.4% females; 20–24 in Welshpool: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in East Cannington: 2.5% males, 2.0% females; 15–19 in Welshpool: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in East Cannington: 2.6% males, 2.5% females; 10–14 in Welshpool: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in East Cannington: 3.3% males, 3.7% females; 5–9 in Welshpool: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in East Cannington: 4.4% males, 4.4% females; 0–4 in Welshpool: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

54.8% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 44.1%
  • First area, 2016: 50.8%
  • First area, 2021: 54.8%

Country of birth

4.2% Philippines +52.1 pts ▸ 56.3%
40.7% Australia ◂ +21.9 pts 18.8%
13.6% India ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
4.2% China ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
2.2% England ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
2.0% Nepal ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
1.5% New Zealand ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
0.9% Vietnam ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.8% Italy ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.3% South Africa ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

4.8% Filipino +51.5 pts ▸ 56.3%
17.1% English +7.9 pts ▸ 25.0%
3.3% Scottish +21.7 pts ▸ 25.0%
14.6% Australian ◂ +14.6 pts 0.0%
13.2% Chinese ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
10.8% Indian ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
4.6% Italian ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
3.0% Irish ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
1.4% German ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.3% Vietnamese ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.8% Dutch ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.2% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Language

55.5% 99th pct
  • First area, 2011: 37.8%
  • First area, 2016: 49.1%
  • First area, 2021: 55.5%
8.0% 97th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.2%
  • First area, 2021: 8.0%

Language used at home

2.0% Tagalog +54.2 pts ▸ 56.3%
38.6% English only +5.2 pts ▸ 43.8%
8.5% Punjabi ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
7.4% Mandarin ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
3.3% Arabic ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
2.2% Cantonese ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
2.0% Hindi ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
1.1% Italian ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
1.0% Vietnamese ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.1% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Religion

25.1% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.7%
  • First area, 2016: 23.7%
  • First area, 2021: 25.1%

Religious affiliation

32.8% Christianity +4.7 pts ▸ 37.5%
6.3% Not stated +24.9 pts ▸ 31.3%
25.1% No religion ◂ +6.3 pts 18.8%
14.2% Islam ◂ +14.2 pts 0.0%
8.6% Hinduism ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
7.9% Other religions ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
4.9% Buddhism ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

67.0% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 51.9%
  • First area, 2016: 61.0%
  • First area, 2021: 67.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.3%
30.8% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.2%
  • First area, 2016: 24.5%
  • First area, 2021: 30.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
0.73 2nd pct
Schools ≤3 km in East Canningtonin Welshpool +20 more in Welshpool
15 86th pct 35 89th pct
Avg size in East Canningtonin Welshpool +58 larger in East Cannington
531 76th pct 472 68th pct
ICSEA in East Canningtonin Welshpool +5 higher in East Cannington
1,039 75th pct 1,034 73rd pct

Highest year of school

67.0% Year 12 ◂ +29.5 pts 37.5%
12.6% Year 10 ◂ +12.6 pts 0.0%
7.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
6.2% Year 11 ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

31.6% Bachelor degree +11.3 pts ▸ 42.9%
21.1% Certificate III / IV ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
14.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%
13.1% Postgraduate degree ◂ +13.1 pts 0.0%
2.7% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.0% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

22.5% Management & commerce ◂ +22.5 pts 0.0%
15.9% Engineering & related ◂ +15.9 pts 0.0%
10.5% Health ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
9.1% Society & culture ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
7.1% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
5.9% Information technology ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
3.7% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
3.6% Architecture & building ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
3.6% Education ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
2.7% Creative arts ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
0.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in East Canningtonin Welshpool +$77 higher in East Cannington gap narrowing
$801 59th pct $724 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: $645
  • First area, 2016: $640
  • First area, 2021: $801
  • Second area, 2011: $924
  • Second area, 2016: $1,125
  • Second area, 2021: $724
Household income in East Canningtonin Welshpool +$1,253 higher in East Cannington gap narrowing
$1,828 67th pct $575 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,458
  • First area, 2016: $1,491
  • First area, 2021: $1,828
  • Second area, 2011: $2,750
  • Second area, 2021: $575
Family income in East Canningtonin Welshpool +$5,031 higher in Welshpool gap widening
$1,969 56th pct $7,000 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,619
  • First area, 2016: $1,575
  • First area, 2021: $1,969
  • Second area, 2011: $1,125
  • Second area, 2021: $7,000
8.0% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.2%
  • First area, 2016: 5.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.5%
High-income homes in East Canningtonin Welshpool
19.4% 60th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.7%
  • First area, 2016: 12.5%
  • First area, 2021: 19.4%

Household income distribution

34.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +34.7 pts 0.0%
24.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +24.6 pts 0.0%
11.7% Under $650 ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%
11.6% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
7.8% $4,000 or more ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

39.3% Under $650 ◂ +39.3 pts 0.0%
35.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +35.7 pts 0.0%
16.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
2.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

16.2% 9th pct
4.6% 23rd pct
2.8% 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.0%
  • First area, 2016: 2.5%
  • First area, 2021: 2.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

4.6% Mental health +26.7 pts ▸ 31.3%
4.2% Arthritis +14.6 pts ▸ 18.8%
5.2% Other condition ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
4.8% Asthma ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.3% Diabetes ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
2.3% Heart disease ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
1.4% Cancer ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.9% Lung condition ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.3% Stroke ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.2% Dementia ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

76.8% None ◂ +26.8 pts 50.0%
11.4% One condition +7.4 pts ▸ 18.8%
3.1% Two conditions ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
1.6% Three or more ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

10.7% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.4%
  • First area, 2016: 14.7%
  • First area, 2021: 10.7%
8.0% 15th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.4%
  • First area, 2016: 8.9%
  • First area, 2021: 8.0%
Unpaid child care in East Canningtonin Welshpool
28.8% 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.4%
  • First area, 2016: 26.4%
  • First area, 2021: 28.8%
1.2% 34th pct
16.3% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.4%
  • First area, 2016: 17.4%
  • First area, 2021: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.3%

First Nations

First Nations people in East Canningtonin Welshpool +86 larger in East Cannington
86 85th pct 0 0th pct
23 yrs 38th pct
32.7% 32nd pct
15.8% 74th pct
$599 45th pct
$1,375 35th pct
Indigenous language in East Canningtonin Welshpool
12.8% 83rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in East Canningtonin Welshpool +1.4 larger in East Cannington gap narrowing
2.9 81st pct 1.5 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.8
  • First area, 2016: 2.9
  • First area, 2021: 2.9
  • Second area, 2011: 7.0
  • Second area, 2021: 1.5
11.0% 51st pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.3%
  • First area, 2016: 12.2%
  • First area, 2021: 11.0%
19.6% 35th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.0%
  • First area, 2016: 17.8%
  • First area, 2021: 19.6%

Family composition

66.1% Couples with children +33.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
21.2% Couples without children ◂ +21.2 pts 0.0%
11.0% One-parent families ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%
1.6% Other families ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Household size

19.6% 1 person +80.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
27.8% 2 people ◂ +27.8 pts 0.0%
20.1% 3 people ◂ +20.1 pts 0.0%
19.0% 4 people ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
7.2% 5 people ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
6.5% 6 or more ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in East Canningtonin Welshpool +$85 higher in East Cannington
$350 71st pct $265 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: $340
  • First area, 2016: $380
  • First area, 2021: $350
  • Second area, 2021: $265
Mortgage in East Canningtonin Welshpool +$733 higher in East Cannington
$1,733 57th pct $1,000 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,000
  • First area, 2016: $1,900
  • First area, 2021: $1,733
  • Second area, 2021: $1,000
People / bedroom in East Canningtonin Welshpool +0.10 higher in Welshpool gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90
39.0% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 32.0%
  • First area, 2016: 35.3%
  • First area, 2021: 39.0%
20.3% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.5%
  • First area, 2016: 22.9%
  • First area, 2021: 20.3%
76.7% 16th pct
  • First area, 2011: 82.3%
  • First area, 2016: 75.8%
  • First area, 2021: 76.7%
85.6% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 87.5%
  • First area, 2016: 89.0%
  • First area, 2021: 85.6%

How homes are owned or rented

37.3% Owned with a mortgage +12.7 pts ▸ 50.0%
1.3% Other tenure +48.7 pts ▸ 50.0%
39.0% Rented ◂ +39.0 pts 0.0%
20.3% Owned outright ◂ +20.3 pts 0.0%
1.9% Not stated ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

76.7% Separate house +6.6 pts ▸ 83.3%
20.6% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +20.6 pts 0.0%
2.5% Flat or apartment ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

0.0% Studio / none +83.3 pts ▸ 83.3%
41.1% 3 bedrooms ◂ +41.1 pts 0.0%
38.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +38.4 pts 0.0%
10.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
6.2% 5 or more ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
2.0% 1 bedroom ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

38.8% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +38.8 pts 0.0%
35.1% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +35.1 pts 0.0%
12.4% Under $1,000 ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%
9.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

4.0% 69th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.2%
  • First area, 2016: 3.4%
  • First area, 2021: 4.0%
4.1% 9th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.3%
  • First area, 2016: 1.6%
  • First area, 2021: 4.1%
8.1% 98th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.6%
  • First area, 2016: 9.3%
  • First area, 2021: 8.1%
PT stops in East Canningtonin Welshpool +19 more in Welshpool
30 86th pct 49 87th pct
Stops/1k in East Canningtonin Welshpool +3,057.89 more in Welshpool
4.61 76th pct 3,062.50 100th pct
Departures/1k in East Canningtonin Welshpool +575,504.5 more in Welshpool
1,245.5 88th pct 576,750.0 100th pct
PT routes in East Canningtonin Welshpool +1 more in Welshpool
6 86th pct 7 86th pct
Stop walk in East Canningtonin Welshpool +3 longer in East Cannington
10 46th pct 7 39th pct
Drive to city in East Canningtonin Welshpool +4 longer in East Cannington
16 13th pct 12 8th pct
Reach 30 min in East Canningtonin Welshpool +16 more in Welshpool
0 0th pct 16 43rd pct
Reach 45 min in East Canningtonin Welshpool even
20,655 49th pct 20,671 49th pct
Transit to city in East Canningtonin Welshpool +1 longer in Welshpool
57 49th pct 58 51st pct

How people get to work

63.5% Car (driver) ◂ +33.5 pts 30.0%
5.8% Train ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
5.3% Car (passenger) ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
4.1% Worked at home ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
2.3% Bus ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
0.7% Walked ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.3% Bicycle ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

4.0% No vehicle +71.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
42.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +42.0 pts 0.0%
32.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +32.8 pts 0.0%
13.3% 3 vehicles ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
8.1% 4 or more ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in East Canningtonin Welshpool gap widening
50.2% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 47.7%
  • First area, 2016: 50.4%
  • First area, 2021: 50.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 57.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.0%
23.1% 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 37.1%
  • First area, 2016: 31.6%
  • First area, 2021: 23.1%

Jobs & Industry

5.8% 76th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.0%
  • First area, 2016: 10.1%
  • First area, 2021: 5.8%
68.6% 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: 68.3%
  • First area, 2016: 65.2%
  • First area, 2021: 68.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 71.4%
57.5% 46th pct
  • First area, 2011: 67.0%
  • First area, 2016: 60.4%
  • First area, 2021: 57.5%

Industries people work in

8.2% Transport & warehousing +21.8 pts ▸ 30.0%
14.5% Health care & social assistance +15.5 pts ▸ 30.0%
10.2% Accommodation & food ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
10.1% Retail trade ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
7.7% Construction ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
6.6% Professional & technical ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
5.2% Public administration & safety ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
5.0% Manufacturing ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
4.8% Education & training ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
3.9% Other services ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
3.9% Mining ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
3.8% Administrative & support ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

10.0% Machinery operators & drivers +30.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
13.4% Community & personal service +16.6 pts ▸ 30.0%
18.3% Professionals ◂ +18.3 pts 0.0%
16.5% Technicians & trades ◂ +16.5 pts 0.0%
12.7% Labourers ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%
11.8% Clerical & administrative ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
8.4% Sales workers ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
7.0% Managers ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in East Canningtonin Welshpool +1.5 higher in East Cannington
5.4 85th pct 3.9 77th pct
Types ≤15 min in East Canningtonin Welshpool +1.1 more in East Cannington
5.0 83rd pct 3.9 77th pct
15-min city in East Canningtonin Welshpool +12.5 pts higher in East Cannington
57.8% 81st pct 45.2% 78th pct
Walk to shops in East Canningtonin Welshpool +39.8 pts higher in East Cannington
64.1% 83rd pct 24.3% 73rd pct
Walk to transit in East Canningtonin Welshpool +14.4 pts higher in East Cannington
100.0% 100th pct 85.6% 83rd pct
Walk to school in East Canningtonin Welshpool +53.1 pts higher in East Cannington
97.2% 98th pct 44.1% 73rd pct
Walk to a park in East Canningtonin Welshpool +38.7 pts higher in East Cannington
100.0% 100th pct 61.3% 67th pct
Walk to health in East Canningtonin Welshpool +7.5 pts higher in East Cannington
13.5% 75th pct 6.0% 73rd pct
Amenities/1k in East Canningtonin Welshpool +3,678.0 more in Welshpool
9.5 40th pct 3,687.5 100th pct
Intersections/km² in East Canningtonin Welshpool +237 higher in East Cannington
309 96th pct 72 82nd pct
Mean slope in East Canningtonin Welshpool +1.0 pts higher in East Cannington
6.0% 54th pct 5.1% 43rd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). East Cannington vs Welshpool [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50453/east-cannington/vs/SAL51563/welshpool