Canning Vale, WA 6155 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Canning Vale is a large southern suburb of Perth, ~22km from the CBD, featuring residential estates, industrial areas north of Roe Highway, and anchored by Livingston Marketplace and The Vale shopping centres. It has a diverse population of families from multicultural backgrounds, including significant Indian and Chinese communities. Housing is predominantly family homes with median prices over $1m.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 34,504
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $2,277 /week
- Median personal income
- $830 /week
- Median family income
- $2,376 /week
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Gosnells
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Perth - South East
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Tangney
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $820 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Median house price
- $1,080,000
- Rent share of household income
- 36%
Schools
- Canning Vale College
- Canning Vale Primary School
- Ranford Primary School
Transport
- Roe Highway
- Ranford Road Station (Thornlie-Cockburn Line)
- Multiple Transperth bus routes (206, 207 etc.)
Lifestyle & amenities
Family-oriented suburb with strong multicultural influences and good school options. Key landmarks include Livingston Marketplace, The Vale shopping centre, and Gosnells Golf Club.
- 10 cafés
- 36 restaurants
- 5 pubs and bars
- 61 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 11 supermarkets
- 30 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Feb (31.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (18.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 719 mm
- Reference station: Perth Metro, 15.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 50.5% of the 13,460 resolvable premises in Canning Vale. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 50.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 5.0%
- Fibre to the Building: 1.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 43.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 28,304 across the Cannington District in the year to Mar 2026 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 12,938 theft, 5,751 violent offences, 2,969 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Canning Vale?
Canning Vale (WA 6155) had 34,504 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Gosnells local government area.
What is the median rent in Canning Vale?
The median advertised rent in Canning Vale is $820/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Canning Vale?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Canning Vale. Nearest include: Canning Vale College, Canning Vale Primary School, Ranford Primary School. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Canning Vale?
Canning Vale is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (50.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Canning Vale?
Across the surrounding area, 28,304 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (12,938), violent (5,751), property damage (2,969). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Canning Vale?
In Canning Vale, mean daily temperatures range from 13°C to 24.9°C and annual rainfall is 719 mm measured at the Perth Metro weather station (15.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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