Canning Vale vs Piara Waters
Canning Vale scores higher on walkability (66/100 vs 58/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Piara Waters (1072) sits above Canning Vale (1067).
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Canning Vale and Piara Waters side by side
| Measure | Canning Vale | Piara Waters |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1067 | 1072 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 66 | 58 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 34,504 | 15,029 |
| Median age | 37 | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 768 mm | 768 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.5°C | 31.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Piara Waters edges out on average school ICSEA (1072 vs 1067).
Canning Vale vs Piara Waters: common questions
Does Canning Vale or Piara Waters have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Piara Waters scores 1072 vs 1067 in Canning Vale. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Canning Vale or Piara Waters?
Canning Vale scores 66/100 on walkability vs 58/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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