Canning Vale at a glance
Walk score
66
Somewhat walkable
Population
34.5k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Canning Vale.
The postcode for Canning Vale is 6155 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Canning Vale (6155) sits in the Melville region of Western Australia.
Canning Vale has roughly 34,504 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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 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 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Canning Vale's population at 34,504, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
34,504
Median age
37
Family households
86%
Lone person
12%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$425/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
34,504
Median age: 37
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Getting around
Walkability.
66
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Canning Vale.
Local schools for Canning Vale
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Government School Catchment
Canning Vale College
Ranford Primary School
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.
- What is the Canning Vale postcode?
- Canning Vale is in the 6155 postcode, in WA, in the City of Melville region.
- Where is Canning Vale?
- Canning Vale 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?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $425.
- What schools are in Canning Vale?
- There are 20 schools serving Canning Vale on this page, including Canning Vale College, Ranford Primary School, Campbell Primary School.
- How walkable is Canning Vale?
- Canning Vale has a Walk Score of 66 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Canning Vale?
- Canning Vale is close to Canning Vale South, Canning Vale Dc, Harrisdale, Piara Waters, Treeby.
- What is the population of Canning Vale?
- The population of Canning Vale is approximately 34,504 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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