City of Melville

Canning Vale South

WA6155

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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Day to day

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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

53,765

Median age: 38

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

66

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 South.

Local schools for Canning Vale South

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Government School Catchment

Ranford Primary School

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Canning Vale College

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Campbell 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 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.

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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