Canning Vale - West

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

As of November 2025, Canning Vale - West's population is approximately 10,711, indicating a rise of 633 individuals since the 2021 Census. The 2021 Census reported a population of 10,078 in the area. This increase was inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 10,705 as of June 2024 and three additional validated addresses post-census. This results in a population density ratio of 1,225 persons per square kilometer, exceeding national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Canning Vale - West's growth rate of 6.3% since the census is within 2.6 percentage points of the national average (8.9%), suggesting strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration drove population growth, contributing approximately 82.3% of overall gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 estimates, AreaSearch employs growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Projected demographic shifts suggest a population increase just below median statistical areas nationally. By 2041, Canning Vale - West is projected to grow by approximately 560 individuals, reflecting an overall increase of about 5.2% over the seventeen-year period.

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 has recorded approximately eight residential properties granted approval each year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, 42 homes were approved, with one more approved so far in FY26. On average, 7.9 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built during these years.

This demand significantly outpaces supply, typically putting upward pressure on prices and increasing competition among buyers. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $289,000. In FY26, there have been $3.4 million in commercial approvals, suggesting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Perth, Canning Vale - West records markedly lower building activity, 85.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings.

The area has approximately 1286 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market. Looking ahead, Canning Vale - West is expected to grow by 554 residents through to 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth. New construction has been completely comprised of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

Canning Vale - West has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 38thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified fifteen projects likely to affect the area. Notable projects include Canning Vale Regional Sports Precinct, METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Link, Centuria Industrial Development at 204 Bannister Road, and 215 Campbell Road Mixed-Use Complex. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Canning Vale - West performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Canning Vale - West has a well-educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 1.6% in September 2025, lower than Greater Perth's 4.0%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.3%. As of September 2025, 6,377 residents were in work, with a workforce participation rate of 68.4%, slightly higher than Greater Perth's 65.2%. Leading employment industries among residents comprised health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.

Mining was under-represented, with only 4.9% of Canning Vale - West's workforce compared to 7.0% in Greater Perth. Employment levels increased by 2.3% during the year to September 2025, while labour force increased by 2.1%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov shows WA employment contracted by 0.27%, with the state unemployment rate at 4.6%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will 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 - West's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% 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

The Canning Vale - West SA2's median income among taxpayers was $55,087 and average income stood at $70,791 in the financial year 2022. These figures are above Greater Perth's median of $58,380 and average of $78,020 respectively. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median income will be approximately $62,909 and average income $80,843, based on a 14.2% growth in wages since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes ranked at the 84th percentile ($2,326 weekly) while personal incomes ranked at the 51st percentile. The largest income segment comprised 33.6% of residents earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (3,598 residents), similar to the broader regional trend of 32.0%. Notably, 36.0% of households had high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, indicating strong consumer spending power. After housing costs, residents retained 87.9% of their income, reflecting robust purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 8th decile.

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

Canning Vale - West's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.5% houses and 1.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's 78.4% houses and 21.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Canning Vale - West was at 38.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 47.4% and rented ones at 13.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,820. Median weekly rent in Canning Vale - West was recorded at $450, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Canning Vale - West's median monthly mortgage repayment is higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 account for 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 make up the remaining 11.9%, consisting of 10.2% lone person households and 1.6% group households. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is 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 university qualification rates of 33.8%, exceeding the WA 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 prominent, with 29.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas account for 11.1% while certificates make up 18.5%.

Educational participation is high at 30.8%, including secondary education (10.0%), primary education (8.6%), and tertiary education (7.1%).

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 operating within its boundaries. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 8 individual routes serving these stops, collectively providing 1,600 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in the area is rated as good, with residents typically located 247 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 228 trips per day across all routes, which equates 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

Health outcomes data for Canning Vale - West shows very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is approximately 55%, or about 5,891 people, compared to 52.2% across Greater Perth.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 5.9 and 5.5% of residents respectively. A total of 75.7% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 76.0% figure for Greater Perth. As of 2018, 17.0% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,817 people), higher than the 15.9% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors in Canning Vale - West align with those of the general population.

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, accounting for 48.0% of people. Buddhism is overrepresented at 6.3%, compared to 6.7% across Greater Perth.

The top three ancestry groups are English (22.0%), Australian (16.6%), and Chinese (16.1%). Notably, South African (1.2%) and Korean (1.1%) groups are overrepresented in Canning Vale-West compared to regional figures of 0.6% and 1.2%, respectively.

Canning Vale - West's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Canning Vale - West's median age is 41 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years, and slightly older than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth's average, the 55-64 age group is notably over-represented in Canning Vale - West at 15.3%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 10.5%. According to the 2021 Census, the 75-84 age group has increased from 3.7% to 5.0% of the population, while the 45-54 age group has declined from 15.0% to 13.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Canning Vale - West's age profile will change significantly. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 81%, adding 430 residents to reach a total of 961. This growth is part of an overall trend towards demographic aging, with residents aged 65 and older representing 96% of the anticipated population growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 45-54 and 0-4 age groups.