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| Locality | Cannington |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Canning |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.01601 |
| Longitude | 115.93647 |
| Population | 5,906 |
| Density | 1444.0 /km² |
| Area | 4.1 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 6107 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 10 km southeast |
Cannington is a locality in the City Of Canning local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,906. The locality covers an area of 4.1 km², giving a population density of about 1444.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 10 km southeast of Perth. Cannington is located at 32.0160°S, 115.9365°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6107.
Cannington lies on the western edge of a broader plain, its character shaped by the slow, meandering Swan River and its tributaries. It lies 5.4 km north-north-west of Thornlie, WA (from Thornlie, WA: bearing 338°T), and is situated 10.0 km south-east of Perth. The land here, a gentle spread of fertile earth, slopes subtly towards the waterway, a place where the air often carries the scent of damp soil and the distant hum of traffic. Mature gum trees, their bark peeling in papery strips, stand as silent sentinels along the riverbanks, their leaves whispering secrets to the breeze. The light at dusk often paints the sky in bruised purples and soft greys, a calming balm over the suburban sprawl that has grown to embrace this once-rural heartland.
The history of Cannington is deeply entwined with the agricultural pursuits that once dominated this fertile stretch of the Swan Coastal Plain. Early settlers found the rich alluvial soils ideal for farming, cultivating crops that fed a growing colony. Later, as Perth expanded, Cannington began its transformation, its orchards and market gardens gradually giving way to residential development and commercial centres. The Canning River itself, once a vital artery for transport and sustenance, now offers tranquil pathways for recreation, a reminder of the locality's enduring connection to the water. The modern economy of Cannington is a vibrant mix, with retail hubs drawing shoppers from across the region and a diverse range of businesses contributing to its lively pulse.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Cannington, Western Australia. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Cannington, in the City Of Canning local government area.
Detailed location data for Cannington includes the postcode (6107), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Canning), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Cannington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |