Canning Vale

WA 6155 • Greater Perth

34,504
Population (2021)
$43,160
Median Income
25.35 km²
Area
25m
Elevation
MulticulturalFamily-FriendlyEstablishedWell-Planned

About Canning Vale

Canning Vale is a substantial suburb of 34,500 residents in Perth's southeastern corridor, 18 kilometres from the CBD in the City of Canning. Developed primarily from the 1990s onward, it offers well-planned estates with good schools and comprehensive facilities. The Roe Highway and nearby Thornlie train station provide solid transport options.

The suburb is distinctly multicultural, with significant Chinese, Indian, and Southeast Asian communities creating a diverse dining scene around Livingston Marketplace. Good public and private schools attract families, while the proximity to industrial areas provides employment. Canning Vale suits families seeking well-priced homes in an established, diverse community with all amenities.

Canning Vale falls under postcode 6155 and is governed by Canning Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Jandakot electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6155
Urban Area
Canning Vale - East
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-32.08°, 115.92°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
25.35 km²
Elevation
25m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Cnr Nicholson And Ranford Roads Canning Vale 6155 WA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$425
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
3.1 people
Median Age
37 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
33,059
Census 2021
34,504
4.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$38,272
Income 2021
$43,160
12.8% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 16,324
Born Overseas 17,334

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 3,018
  • 2. Malaysia 2,104
  • 3. England 1,804
  • 4. China 1,723
  • 5. Singapore 1,001
  • 6. South Africa 796
  • 7. New Zealand 737
  • 8. Indonesia 526
  • 9. Sri Lanka 507
  • 10. Philippines 334
  • 11. Pakistan 328
  • 12. Scotland 288
  • 13. South Korea 234
  • 14. Vietnam 181
  • 15. Iran 179

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 8,148
Chinese 6,421
Australian 6,080
Indian 3,455
Scottish 1,801
Irish 1,536
Italian 1,220
German 586
South African 581
Dutch 491

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

6,738
Both parents born in Australia
22,286
Both parents born overseas
3,364
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
38.7%
No Religion
30.8%
Islam
6.8%
Hinduism
6.7%
Buddhism
5.5%
Sikhism
3.6%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,910 (5.5%)
5-14 years
4,777 (13.8%)
15-19 years
2,481 (7.2%)
20-24 years
2,441 (7.1%)
25-34 years
4,369 (12.7%)
35-44 years
5,463 (15.8%)
45-54 years
4,948 (14.3%)
55-64 years
4,010 (11.6%)
65-74 years
2,615 (7.6%)
75-84 years
1,066 (3.1%)
85+ years
415 (1.2%)

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