Canning Vale - West
Statistical Area - sa2

Canning Vale - West is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Canning Vale - West's population is around 10,708 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 630 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,078 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,705 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 2 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,225 persons per square kilometer. Canning Vale - West's 6.3% growth since census positions it within 2.3 percentage points of the national average (8.6%). Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 82.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Considering the projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected. The area is expected to grow by 560 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, with an increase of 5.2% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Canning Vale - West according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Canning Vale - West approved around 8 residential properties annually. ABS data shows 42 dwelling approvals over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, with none recorded so far in FY-26. Each home built averages 7.9 new residents per year during this period. Demand exceeds supply, typically leading to price growth and increased competition among buyers.

New homes cost around $350,000 on average, below the regional average, offering affordable housing options. This financial year saw $3.4 million in commercial approvals, indicating limited commercial development focus. Compared to Greater Perth, Canning Vale - West has significantly lower building activity, 85.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction often reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties. The area's market is highly mature, with around 1286 people per dwelling approval.

By 2041, Canning Vale - West is projected to grow by 557 residents. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth. Recent development has consisted entirely of detached houses, preserving the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

Canning Vale - West has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects that could affect this region. Notable ones include METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Link, Canning Vale Regional Sports Facility, METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Link, and the Canning Vale Residential Development Zone. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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The exceptional employment performance in Canning Vale - West places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Canning Vale - West has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.5%, lower than the Greater Perth average of 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.4%. As of June 2025, there are 6,453 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.3% and workforce participation at 68.4%, slightly higher than Greater Perth's 65.2%. The leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.

Mining, however, is under-represented compared to Greater Perth, with only 4.9% of Canning Vale - West's workforce engaged in the sector versus 7.0% in Greater Perth. Over a 12-month period, employment increased by 3.4%, labour force grew by 3.0%, and unemployment fell by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth saw employment grow by 3.7%, labour force expand by 3.8%, but unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 shows Western Australia's employment contracted by 0.82% (losing 14,590 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, and employment grew by 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project that employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Canning Vale - West's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.4%% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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

Canning Vale - West's median income among taxpayers was $55,087 in financial year 2022. Its average income stood at $70,791 during the same period. In comparison, Greater Perth had a median income of $58,380 and an average income of $78,020. By March 2025, current estimates project Canning Vale - West's median income to be approximately $61,483 and its average income to reach around $79,010, based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 11.61% since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes in Canning Vale - West ranked at the 85th percentile ($2,326 weekly), while personal income ranked lower at the 52nd percentile. The largest income segment comprised 33.6% of residents earning $1,500 to $2,999 weekly (3,597 residents). This is consistent with broader trends across the region, where 32.0% of residents fall into the same income category. Economic strength is evident through 36.0% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 87.9% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

In Canning Vale - West's dwelling structures, evaluated at the latest Census, houses comprised 98.5% and other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other') made up 1.5%. This contrasts with Perth metro's figures of 78.4% houses and 21.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Canning Vale - West stood at 38.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 47.4% and rented ones at 13.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,820. The median weekly rent figure in Canning Vale - West was $450, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Canning Vale - West's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Canning Vale - West features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 88.1% of all households, including 49.3% couples with children, 28.2% couples without children, and 9.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 11.9%, with lone person households at 10.2% and group households comprising 1.6%. The median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.7.

The educational profile of Canning Vale - West exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with 33.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, exceeding the Western Australia average of 27.9%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 23.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 29.6% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas comprise 11.1% and certificates account for 18.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.0% in secondary education, 8.6% in primary education, and 7.1% pursuing tertiary education. The three schools in Canning Vale - West have a combined enrollment of 1,168 students. Canning Vale - West has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1071). All three schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. There are 10.9 school places per 100 residents, which is below the regional average of 14.8, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

Canning Vale - West has 47 active public transport stops. These are a mix of train and bus services. There are 8 individual routes operating in total, providing 1600 weekly passenger trips.

Residents have good access to these stops, with an average distance of 247 meters to the nearest one. Service frequency is high, with 228 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 34 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Canning Vale - West shows excellent health outcomes, with low prevalence of common health conditions across all ages. The area has high private health cover at approximately 55% (around 5,889 people), compared to Greater Perth's 52.2%.

Common medical conditions include arthritis (5.9%) and asthma (5.5%). Around 75.7% of residents report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Perth's 76.0%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 17.0% (1,817 people), compared to Greater Perth's 15.9%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, aligning with the general population's health profile.

Canning Vale - West 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-West has a high cultural diversity, with 36.2% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 49.4% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Canning Vale-West, comprising 48.0% of the population. Buddhism is overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, making up 6.3% of Canning Vale-West's population versus 6.7%.

The top three ancestry groups are English at 22.0%, Australian at 16.6%, and Chinese at 16.1%. Notably, South African (1.2%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average (0.6%), as are Korean (1.1%) and Indian (5.8%).

Canning Vale - West's median age exceeds the national pattern

Canning Vale - West's median age at 41 years is significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 and slightly above Australia's median age of 38. Comparing with Greater Perth, the 55-64 cohort is notably over-represented in Canning Vale-West at 15.3%, while the 25-34 cohort is under-represented at 10.5%. Post the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group grew from 3.7% to 5.0% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort declined from 15.0% to 13.0%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest significant changes in Canning Vale-West's age profile, with the 75-84 cohort projected to grow by 81%, adding 430 residents to reach 961. The population aged 65 and over is expected to represent 96% of this growth. Conversely, declines are projected for the 45-54 and 0-4 age cohorts.