Ballajura vs Canning Vale
The verdict
Canning Vale rates higher for liveability (95 vs 67). Ballajura is closer to the coast (13.6 km vs 14.7 km).
Scores
BallajuraCanning Vale
| Ballajura | Canning Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 86 |
| Transport | 70 | 90 |
| Education | 51 | 71 |
| Liveability | 67 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ballajura | Canning Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,459 | 34,504 |
| Median age | 37 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,726 | $2,277 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.9% | 49.6% |
| Born in Australia | 59.4% | 47.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.1 |
Growth: Ballajura High Growth · Canning Vale Stable
Property
| Ballajura | Canning Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Ballajura | Canning Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 314 | 313 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 152 | 151 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,008 | 1,009 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ballajura | Canning Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 8 |
| Government | 5 | 7 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | 1,075 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ballajura · Canning Vale
Transport
| Ballajura | Canning Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 70 | 90 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 77 | 173 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 50 | 39 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.7 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Ballajura | Canning Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 10 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 33 |
| Parks | 28 | 101 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 28 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 49 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 10 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.6 km | 14.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.7 km | 15.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.3 km | 6.6 km |
Population & growth
| Ballajura | Canning Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 18,459 | 34,504 |
| Estimated 2025 | 19,120 | 35,549 |
| Projected 2041 | 24,282 | 37,465 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.88% | 0.75% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ballajura or Canning Vale?
Ballajura and Canning Vale have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Ballajura or Canning Vale?
Canning Vale has a higher average school ICSEA (Ballajura 985 vs Canning Vale 1075; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ballajura or Canning Vale?
Canning Vale has the higher transport score (Ballajura 70/100 vs Canning Vale 90/100).
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