City of Melville

Canning Vale Dc

Canning Vale Dc at a glance

Walk score

28

Car dependent

Population

53.8k

Median age 38

The brief

What to know about Canning Vale Dc.

The postcode for Canning Vale Dc is 6155 (WA), part of Greater Perth.

Canning Vale Dc (6155) sits in the Melville region of Western Australia.

Canning Vale Dc has roughly 53,765 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Canning Vale Dc scores 28/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Canning Vale Dc's population at 53,765, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix.

Population

53,765

Median age

38

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$420/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$357/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

53,765

Median age: 38

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

28

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Canning Vale Dc.

Local schools for Canning Vale Dc

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Government School Catchment

Parkwood Primary School

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Lynwood Senior High School

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Rostrata Primary School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

777 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

31.9°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

8.1°C

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Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Canning Vale Dc.

What is the Canning Vale Dc postcode?
Canning Vale Dc is in the 6155 postcode, in WA, in the City of Melville region.
Where is Canning Vale Dc?
Canning Vale Dc is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6155. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Melville region.
What is the average rent in Canning Vale Dc?
The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $357.
What schools are in Canning Vale Dc?
There are 20 schools serving Canning Vale Dc on this page, including OneSchool Global WA, Parkwood Primary School, Lynwood Senior High School.
How walkable is Canning Vale Dc?
Canning Vale Dc has a Walk Score of 28 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Canning Vale Dc?
Canning Vale Dc is close to Parkwood, Lynwood, Willetton, Ferndale, Thornlie.
What is the population of Canning Vale Dc?
The population of Canning Vale Dc is approximately 53,765 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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