Is Cannington Expensive?

Perth, Australia

-20% vs Perth avg

Living in Cannington, Perth

Cannington is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Perth, with a cost of living index of 50.8 — that is -20% compared to the Perth average. Ranked #19 of 22, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around A$1,705/month, compared to a range of A$1,535 in Midland to A$2,664 in Dalkeith.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Cannington, housing takes up roughly 36% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 15%, while transportation costs around 8%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately A$68,205 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Cannington

Salaries in Cannington reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 50.8:

After tax and deductions of 13.0% in Australia, take-home pay for someone earning A$68,205 would be roughly A$59,338/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

50.8
COLI Index
0.80x
vs City Avg
A$1,705
Est. 1BR Rent
#19
of 22 Areas
13.0%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Cannington

Estimated annual deductions on a A$54,138 salary in Cannington, Perth (local employee).

Income Tax
13%
Total Deductions: 13.0%
Est. Take-Home: A$47,108/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Cannington would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $38,100
London GBP £32,788
Dubai AED AED 190,644

Other Neighborhoods in Perth

Neighborhood COLI Multiplier vs Avg
Dalkeith 79.4 1.25x +25%
Cottesloe 77.5 1.22x +22%
CBD 74.9 1.18x +18%
Subiaco 73.0 1.15x +15%
Applecross 73.0 1.15x +15%

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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Cannington:

San Siro, Milan Corsica, Milan Corstorphine, Edinburgh Collingwood, Vancouver Coquitlam, Vancouver Peachtree City, Atlanta

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cannington expensive in Perth?

Cannington is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Perth. It costs about -20% less than the city average, ranking #19 out of 22 neighborhoods.

How does Cannington compare to the Perth average?

The cost of living in Cannington is below the Perth average. With a multiplier of 0.80x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -20% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include Australian Bureau of Statistics · Australian Taxation Office · OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.