Canning Vale - East

The area is younger than most, with a typical resident aged 36 and a much higher proportion of children under 15 than most areas. While the population has grown by 19% since 2011, the number of seniors remains well below the state and national figures.

Over half the population (51.1%) was born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Chinese, Australian, and Indian.

A multilingual community is evident here, with 43.1% of people using a language other than English at home—far above the national figure. This has risen 14 points since 2011, and 6.1% of residents speak little or no English.

The community is more religious than most, as the proportion of people with no religion (29.6%) is well below the national figure. After Christianity, the most common faiths are Hinduism and Islam.

Residents are well-qualified, with 30.0% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the state and national figures. Most adults (66.8%) have completed Year 12, and qualifications are frequently in management, commerce, and engineering.

Household incomes are high, with 29.5% earning $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure. The typical household earns $2,259 weekly, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The community is in relatively good health, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions compared to most areas. Only 3.5% of people need help with daily activities.

Family care is a priority here, as the proportion of people caring for children unpaid is well above the national figure. However, volunteering rates are lower than the state average.

First Nations residents in this area have a higher typical personal income than most, and the unemployment rate for this group is well below the state figure.

Homes are typically large, with 3.1 people per household, which is higher than most areas. The vast majority of families are couples with children (72.1%), while very few people live alone.

Detached houses dominate the landscape, with 92.4% of homes being separate houses. Most homes (95.7%) have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure.

Car travel is the main way people get to work, and almost every home has at least one vehicle. While public transport use is slightly below the state average, the area has a high number of transit stops.

The population is more stable than in other areas, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state and national figures.

The workforce is active, with a higher percentage of adults working or looking for work than most areas. Many residents are employed as professionals or in health care and social assistance.

The area is economically advantaged, ranking in the top 10% for access to money and resources. It is also a significant business hub with 2,230 businesses.

The local climate features an average maximum temperature of 25.4°C and annual rainfall of 699mm, which is higher than the state average.

The suburb is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 98.2% within 10 minutes of public transport, far exceeding state averages.