PDF version of Cannington electorate map
Area (sq km): 40
Number of Electors: 30,891
Source:
2023 Final Distribution Report, Western Australian Electoral Distribution Commission.Origin of the Name:
This name was given according to the English practice of adding the term 'ton' to a name, denoting a town. Subdivision of the suburb of Cannington began in 1882. A railway station was constructed there in the early 1890s and was named 'Cannington'. The area surrounding this station soon became known by this name.
Source: Western Australia. Department of Land Administration. Names and Places.
Suburbs and Towns within the Electorate:
The Cannington electorate includes all or part of Beckenham, Bentley, Cannington, East Cannington, Ferndale, Langford, Lynwood, Queens Park, Wattle Grove, Welshpool and Wilson.
Source: Western Australian Electoral Commission.