Cannington vs Ferndale
The verdict
Cannington rates higher for education (71 vs 62). Ferndale is closer to the coast (16.3 km vs 17.3 km).
Scores
CanningtonFerndale
| Cannington | Ferndale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 78 |
| Transport | 81 | 74 |
| Education | 71 | 62 |
| Liveability | 98 | 97 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cannington | Ferndale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,875 | 4,457 |
| Median age | 30 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,558 | $1,533 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.1% | 37.8% |
| Born in Australia | 31.0% | 58.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Cannington High Growth · Ferndale Stable
Property
| Cannington | Ferndale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Cannington | Ferndale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 320 | 314 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 145 | 157 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,004 | 1,010 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cannington | Ferndale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 984 | 1,021 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cannington · Ferndale
Transport
| Cannington | Ferndale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 74 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 36 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 43 | 44 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 810 m | 2.6 km |
Liveability
| Cannington | Ferndale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 7 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 39 | 0 |
| Parks | 16 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 51 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.3 km | 16.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.2 km | 10.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.4 km | 8.5 km |
Population & growth
| Cannington | Ferndale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,875 | 4,457 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,898 | 4,714 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,043 | 4,810 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.53% | 1.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cannington or Ferndale?
Cannington and Ferndale have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Cannington or Ferndale?
Ferndale has a higher average school ICSEA (Cannington 984 vs Ferndale 1021; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cannington or Ferndale?
Cannington has the higher transport score (Cannington 81/100 vs Ferndale 74/100).
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