Western Australia location profile
East Cannington WA 6107
Established residential suburb in the City of Canning offering a mix of older homes on larger blocks and newer infill townhouses. Popular with families and first‑home buyers for its proximity to major shopping, rail, schools and parks. Offers good value with convenient access to the CBD and employment hubs.
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Why families consider East Cannington
Diverse and family‑oriented with a mix of owner‑occupiers and renters, including young professionals and students. Multicultural community close to retail, light industrial and education precincts, with ongoing infill development and suburban convenience.
Amenities & services
- Westfield Carousel (Cannington)
- Cannington Leisureplex (aquatic, gym, courts)
- Bentley Health Service (hospital/health campus)
- Local GP and dental clinics
- HOYTS Carousel cinema
- Cannington retail and dining precincts
- Cannington Library (Cannington Leisureplex, Wharf Street)
- Bentley Library (Hillview Hub, Bentley)
Transport & connectivity
- Cannington Station (Armadale/Thornlie Line)
- Beckenham Station (Armadale/Thornlie Line)
- Transperth buses 220, 507, 508, 518, 519
- Albany Highway
- Leach Highway
- Roe Highway
- Welshpool Road
- Sevenoaks Street
Lifestyle & recreation
- Cannington Leisureplex (pools, gym, courts)
- Canning River foreshore trails and picnic areas
- Mills Park sporting complex (nearby Beckenham)
- HOYTS Carousel and entertainment venues
- Local playgrounds and community ovals
- Canning River Regional Park
- Hester Park
- Coker Park
- Mills Park (nearby Beckenham)
- Gibbs Street Reserve
Education context
Multiple long day care, family day care and OSHC services in East Cannington/Cannington/Beckenham, with generally good availability; infant places can have waitlists.
- Curtin University (Bentley campus)
- Murdoch University (Murdoch campus)
- University of Western Australia (Crawley campus)