Canning Vale

Canning Vale has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, Canning Vale's population is estimated at around 37,585, reflecting an increase of 3,081 people since the 2021 Census. The estimated resident population was 34,504 in 2021. This increase is inferred from AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024. This results in a density ratio of 1,482 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 85.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, growth rates by age cohort from ABS's Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are used. By 2041, Canning Vale is expected to increase by approximately 3,485 persons, reflecting a total increase of 9.3% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Canning Vale when compared nationally

Canning Vale has seen approximately 59 new homes approved annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 297 homes were approved, with an additional 9 approved so far in FY-26. On average, each home built over these years accommodates about 8.1 new residents annually.

This demand outpaces supply, potentially driving up prices and intensifying competition among buyers. The average construction cost of new dwellings is approximately $418,000.

In the current financial year, commercial approvals totaling $13.4 million have been registered, indicating balanced commercial development activity. New developments consist predominantly of detached houses (98.0%) with a minority of townhouses or apartments (2.0%), maintaining Canning Vale's suburban identity focused on family homes. With around 625 people per dwelling approval, the market in Canning Vale is highly mature. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is projected to grow by approximately 3,482 residents by 2041, with building activity keeping pace with these growth projections despite potential heightened competition among buyers as the population increases.

Canning Vale has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Local infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 39 projects likely impacting this region. Notable initiatives include Canning Vale Regional Sports Precinct, Harrisdale Green Estate, Aarya (West Piara Urban Precinct South), and Sutherlands Park Master Plan. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market strength in Canning Vale positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Canning Vale has a well-educated workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 1.9% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.2%.

As of June 2025, there are 21,342 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.0%, below Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The area has a specialization in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level, but construction shows lower representation at 7.5% versus the regional average of 9.3%.

Employment opportunities appear limited locally based on Census data comparison. In the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.2% and labour force by 3.1%, leaving unemployment flat. Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 3.7% and labour force growth of 3.8%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest a potential future demand within Canning Vale. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Canning Vale's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Canning Vale's median income among taxpayers was $56,231 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $72,261 during the same period. These figures compare to Greater Perth's median and average incomes of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively. By September 2025, estimated median and average incomes in Canning Vale would be approximately $64,216 and $82,522 based on a 14.2% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. Census data shows household incomes rank at the 82nd percentile ($2,277 weekly), while personal income ranks at the 55th percentile. In Canning Vale, 35.7% of the population (13,417 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, consistent with broader regional trends showing 32.0% in the same category. A substantial proportion of high earners (33.6% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout Canning Vale. Housing accounts for 13.7% of income, and residents rank within the 84th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Canning Vale is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Canning Vale, as per the latest Census, 94.4% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 5.6% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. In contrast, Perth metro had no houses and no other dwellings according to the Census data. Home ownership in Canning Vale stood at 31.0%, with mortgaged properties at 50.7% and rented ones at 18.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, aligning with Perth metro's average. The median weekly rent was $425, unlike Perth metro where no figures were recorded. Nationally, Canning Vale's median monthly mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher than the national figure of $375.

Canning Vale features high concentrations of family households, with a median household size of 3.1 people

Family households account for 86.4% of all households, including 51.4% couples with children, 24.2% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 13.6%, with lone person households at 11.9% and group households comprising 1.8% of the total. The median household size is 3.1 people.

Canning Vale shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's educational profile stands out regionally. University qualification rates exceed the WA average of 27.9% and that of the SA4 region at 29.9%. This reflects the community's emphasis on higher education, with bachelor degrees leading at 22.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%).

Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 28.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (17.5%). Educational participation is notably high at 34.7%, including 11.6% in primary education, 9.8% in secondary education, and 7.3% pursuing tertiary education. A network of 8 schools operates within Canning Vale, educating approximately 4,751 students. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1075. Education provision is balanced with 7 primary and 1 secondary school serving distinct age groups.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Canning Vale has 165 active public transport stops. These include train and bus services. There are 11 different routes operating in total.

Together, they facilitate 2,363 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as good, with residents typically living within 240 meters of the nearest stop. On average, there are 337 trips per day across all routes, which equates to about 14 weekly trips per individual stop.

Canning Vale's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results in Canning Vale, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

The rate of private health cover is high at approximately 56% (21,002 people). Asthma and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 5.4% and 5.2% of residents respectively. A majority, 77.8%, report no medical ailments, compared to 0% in Greater Perth overall. As of 2021, 13.8% of Canning Vale's population is aged 65 and over (5,186 people). Health outcomes among seniors align with the general population's health profile.

Canning Vale is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Canning Vale's population shows significant cultural diversity, with 43.5% speaking a language other than English at home as of 2016 Census data. Born overseas, 51.5% of Canning Vale residents were recorded in the same census year. Christianity is the prevalent religion, comprising 41.9%.

Notably, the 'Other' religious category represents 4.4%, compared to none across Greater Perth. In terms of ancestry, English (19.7%), Other (18.7%), and Chinese (15.5%) are the top groups. Divergences include South African (1.4% vs none regionally), Indian (8.4% vs none), and Korean (0.8% vs none).

Canning Vale's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Canning Vale's median age is 37, matching Greater Perth's figure and closely resembling Australia's median age of 38. The 15-24 age group comprises 14.5% of Canning Vale's population, higher than Greater Perth's percentage. Meanwhile, the 25-34 cohort makes up 12.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 3.1% to 4.2%, while the 0 to 4 cohort has decreased from 5.5% to 4.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Canning Vale's age structure. The 75 to 84 group is expected to grow by 98%, reaching 3,120 people from the current 1,578. This growth contributes significantly to the overall increase of those aged 65 and above, who are projected to comprise 70% of Canning Vale's population growth by 2041. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age groups are anticipated to experience population declines.