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Western Australia · Postcode 6155
Canning Vale postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 16 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Canning Vale at a glance vs WA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against WA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Canning Vale ranks: household income is in the top 25% of WA suburbs; rents are among the top 10% in WA; SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Canning Vale vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Canning Vale | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,277 +WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $425 +WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 37 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ≈WA | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the WA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 6155 covers Canning Vale, an inland suburb of Perth about 16 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Perth - South East region of Western Australia. Local government services are provided by Gosnells.
According to the 2021 Census, Canning Vale has a population of 34,504 with a median age of 37. The median weekly household income is $2,277, above the WA average. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. The Indigenous population is 668 (1.9% of residents).
Housing in Canning Vale includes a median weekly rent of $425, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 10,444 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 81.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Canning Vale scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
There are 8 schools in the Canning Vale area, including Canning Vale College, Caladenia Primary School, Ranford Primary School and others.
Canning Vale is part of the Gosnells statistical area in Western Australia.
Canning Vale details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6155 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 34,504 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,277/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $830/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $425 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 3.1 persons |
| Area | 25.3 km² |
| Population Density | 1361/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 10,444 |
| Australian Citizens | 76.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 668 (1.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -32.0888848 |
| Longitude | 115.9178123 |
| Distance from Perth | 16 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Gosnells |
| Local Government | Gosnells |
| Federal Electorate | Burt |
| State Electorate | Thornlie (East Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 6,687 (19.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 4,922 (14.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 9,832 (28.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 8,958 (26.0%) |
| 65+ years | 4,096 (11.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 1,894 (5.5%) |
| Arthritis | 1,823 (5.3%) |
| Diabetes | 1,573 (4.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 985 (2.9%) |
| Cancer | 742 (2.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 303 (0.9%) |
| Dementia | 215 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 142 (1.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,491 (24.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 4,707 (45.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 3,015 (29.1%) |
Schools in Canning Vale
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Canning Vale. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Canning Vale
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.