Average rent in Cannington - Queens Park, WA2026

Cannington - Queens Park sits in the Canning local government area, 10km from the Perth CBD, with a population of around 20,655 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $350/week — above the Western Australia state median of $337/week. 46% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
20,655

ABS 2021

Median age
31
Distance to Perth
10 km
Households renting
46%
Separate houses
66%
Flats / apartments
8%
Born overseas
57%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Canning

Renting in Cannington - Queens Park

Rent in Cannington - Queens Park sits near the Western Australia median ($337/week at the 2021 Census), with the typical renter paying $350/week. What stands out is the renter share — 46% of households here rent, which is well above the state-wide owner-occupier baseline. The housing mix tells the story: about 66% separate houses and 8% flats, the kind of transitional density you see in suburbs where new builds have layered in over older stock. Population is around 20,655, median age 31, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. 57% of residents were born overseas. The suburb sits 10km from Perth, and renter turnover here tends to run higher than in nearby owner-heavy areas at similar price points.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Cannington - Queens Park?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Cannington - Queens Park, WA was $350. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Cannington - Queens Park rent compare to Western Australia?+
At the 2021 Census, Western Australia's state median rent was $337 a week. Cannington - Queens Park sat at $350 — 4% above the state average. The suburb is 10km from Perth, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (66% separate houses, 8% flats here).
Which suburbs near Cannington - Queens Park have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Cannington - Queens Park's $350/week (ABS 2021) include Manning - Waterford, Cloverdale, Nollamara - Westminster. Como, Busselton - East, Joondalup - Edgewater sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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