East Cannington, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of East Cannington, in the City Of Canning local government area.
| Locality | East 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 | -32.0101 |
| Longitude | 115.9562 |
| Population | 5,334 |
| Density | 1911.8 /km² |
| Area | 2.8 km² |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Postcode | 6107 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 11 km southeast |
East Cannington is a locality in the City Of Canning local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,334. The locality covers an area of 2.8 km², giving a population density of about 1911.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 11 m above sea level. It lies approximately 11 km southeast of Perth. East Cannington is located at 32.0101°S, 115.9562°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6107.
East Cannington lies on the eastern fringe of Perth's sprawling metropolitan embrace, a place where suburban comfort begins to yield to the open skies and the subtle undulations of the land. It lies 5.7 km north of Thornlie, WA (from Thornlie, WA: bearing 359°T), and is situated 11.1 km east-south-east of Perth. The air here often carries a gentle warmth, a testament to its inland position, yet it's never far from the whisper of the Indian Ocean. Broad streets, lined with established trees that cast dappled shade in the afternoon sun, give way to pockets of more natural bushland, where the hardy native flora thrives. The landscape is a mosaic of manicured lawns and the untamed resilience of the Australian bush, a quiet conversation between human habitation and the enduring spirit of the earth.
The history of East Cannington is a story interwoven with the development of the wider Canning region, its origins tied to the agricultural aspirations of early settlers who saw potential in the fertile soils. While farming has largely receded, replaced by residential growth and a bustling local economy, the echoes of that past remain. The area’s character is shaped by its proximity to major transport routes, fostering a dynamic mix of small businesses and light industrial activity that hums with a steady, industrious rhythm. This economic vitality, coupled with its convenient location, makes East Cannington a practical and accessible part of the metropolitan tapestry, a place where everyday life unfolds with a quiet, dependable grace.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of East Cannington, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 East Cannington, in the City Of Canning local government area.
Detailed location data for East 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 East Cannington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 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. |