State Electorate · Area profile
Cannington (South Metropolitan)
31 km²
Living in Cannington means having almost everything you need within a short walk, from shops and parks to public transport. It is a remarkably young and diverse community where more than half of the residents were born overseas. This openness is reflected in the local culture, with many people using a language other than English at home. While typical incomes are a little lower than the national figure, the area is a highly accessible hub for young adults and families.
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The community is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 34. Seniors make up only 13.4% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.
International diversity is very high here, as 50.9% of people were born overseas, far exceeding the Australian average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.
Language diversity is a striking feature, with 45.3% of residents using another language at home, far above the national figure of 22.3%. Mandarin, Punjabi, and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in most other areas, as the 30.8% of people with no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the largest group at 35.6%.
Residents are well qualified, with a typical school leaver more likely to have completed Year 12 than those in the rest of the state. A bachelor degree or higher is held by 28.2% of adults, which is above the national average.
Typical weekly household income is $1,610, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. High earners are less common, with only 8.1% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.
Health outcomes are better than in most similar areas, with only 21.9% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.
Community participation is lower than in many other areas, particularly for volunteers, who make up 12.5% of the population compared to the national figure of 14.1%.
Homes tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.6 people per household. About 60% of families consist of couples with children.
Renters are more common here than in the rest of the state, making up 34.9% of households. Large homes are the norm, with 85.4% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure.
Public transport is a major part of daily life, with 6.0% of people using it to commute. The area has an exceptionally high number of weekly departures per 1,000 people compared to the state average.
The population is quite mobile, with 43.3% of people moving house in the last five years. This is driven by a high number of recent overseas arrivals, who make up 18.4% of the community.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most other areas, though the unemployment rate of 6.1% is a little above the national average. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or hospitality.
This is a very walkable area, with 99.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost all residents also live within a 15-minute walk of a park.