Cannington vs St James
The verdict
St James rates higher for education (76 vs 71). St James is closer to the coast (14.9 km vs 17.3 km).
Scores
CanningtonSt James
| Cannington | St James | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 86 |
| Transport | 81 | 83 |
| Education | 71 | 76 |
| 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 | St James | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,875 | 4,894 |
| Median age | 30 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,558 | $1,827 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.1% | 50.9% |
| Born in Australia | 31.0% | 55.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Cannington High Growth · St James High Growth
Property
| Cannington | St James | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | St James | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 320 | 306 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 145 | 143 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,004 | 1,001 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,115 | 9,115 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cannington | St James | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 977 | 1,072 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cannington · St James
Transport
| Cannington | St James | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 83 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 36 | 24 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 43 | 34 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 810 m | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Cannington | St James | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 39 | 0 |
| Parks | 16 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.3 km | 14.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.2 km | 7.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.4 km | 6.4 km |
Population & growth
| Cannington | St James | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,875 | 4,894 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,898 | 5,582 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,043 | 7,388 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.53% | 3.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cannington or St James?
St James has the higher residential safety score (Cannington 70/100 vs St James 71/100).
Which has better schools, Cannington or St James?
St James has a higher average school ICSEA (Cannington 977 vs St James 1072; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cannington or St James?
St James has the higher transport score (Cannington 81/100 vs St James 83/100).
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