City of Melville
Canning Vale South
Canning Vale South at a glance
Walk score
66
Somewhat walkable
Population
53.8k
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Canning Vale South.
Canning Vale South (6155) sits in the Melville region of Western Australia.
Canning Vale South has roughly 53,765 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Canning Vale South scores 66/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Canning Vale South'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
53,765
Median age: 38
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Getting around
Walkability.
66
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Canning Vale South.
Local schools for Canning Vale South
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Ranford Primary School
Canning Vale College
Campbell Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Canning Vale South.
- What is the Canning Vale South postcode?
- Canning Vale South is in the 6155 postcode, in WA, in the City of Melville region.
- What is the average rent in Canning Vale South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $357.
- What schools are in Canning Vale South?
- There are 20 schools serving Canning Vale South on this page, including Ranford Primary School, Canning Vale College, Campbell Primary School.
- How walkable is Canning Vale South?
- Canning Vale South has a Walk Score of 66 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Canning Vale South?
- Canning Vale South is close to Canning Vale, Harrisdale, Canning Vale Dc, Piara Waters, Southern River.
- What is the population of Canning Vale South?
- Canning Vale South has approximately 53,765 residents. The median age is 38.
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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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