Cannington vs Welshpool
The verdict
Cannington rates higher for liveability (98 vs 72). Cannington is closer to the coast (17.3 km vs 18.4 km).
Scores
CanningtonWelshpool
| Cannington | Welshpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 71 |
| Transport | 81 | 75 |
| Education | 71 | 66 |
| Liveability | 98 | 72 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cannington | Welshpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,875 | 16 |
| Median age | 30 | 53 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,558 | $575 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.1% | 42.9% |
| Born in Australia | 31.0% | 18.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 1.5 |
Growth: Cannington High Growth · Welshpool —
Property
| Cannington | Welshpool | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Welshpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 320 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 145 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,004 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Welshpool is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cannington | Welshpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 984 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Cannington · Welshpool
Transport
| Cannington | Welshpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 75 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 36 | 49 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 43 | 41 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 810 m | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Cannington | Welshpool | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.3 km | 18.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.2 km | 9.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.4 km | 8.7 km |
Population & growth
| Cannington | Welshpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,875 | 16 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,898 | 16 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,043 | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 3.53% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Cannington or Welshpool?
Cannington has the higher transport score (Cannington 81/100 vs Welshpool 75/100).
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