Two neighbouring Perth suburbs, 1.9 km apart, on the same open data. Cannington scores higher on 6 of 9 measures.
| Cannington | Ferndale | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 74 | 62 |
| Wealth | 21 | 18 |
| Value | 14 | 33 |
| Parks | 72 | 52 |
| Cafés | 94 | 19 |
| Transit | 39 | 39 |
| Green space | 46 | 90 |
| Active & healthy | 68 | 66 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 70 | 62 |
| Median rent | $350/wk | $314/wk |
| Median house price | — | — |
| Population | 6,875 | 4,457 |
| Full profile | Cannington in full | Ferndale in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 256 Perth suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Cannington scores higher on 6 of 9 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Cannington or Ferndale.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Perth suburbs →