Canning Vale vs Parkwood
The verdict
Canning Vale rates higher for transport (90 vs 75). Canning Vale has a shorter estimated CBD commute (39 vs 48 min).
Scores
Canning ValeParkwood
| Canning Vale | Parkwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 79 |
| Transport | 90 | 75 |
| Education | 71 | 68 |
| Liveability | 95 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Canning Vale | Parkwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,504 | 5,995 |
| Median age | 37 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,277 | $1,599 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.6% | 43.2% |
| Born in Australia | 47.3% | 50.6% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.5 |
Growth: Canning Vale Stable · Parkwood Stable
Property
| Canning Vale | Parkwood | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Canning Vale | Parkwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 313 | 317 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 151 | 150 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,009 | 1,018 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Canning Vale | Parkwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 2 |
| Government | 7 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,075 | 1,012 |
See the full school list on each profile: Canning Vale · Parkwood
Transport
| Canning Vale | Parkwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 75 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 173 | 46 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 39 | 48 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 2.4 km |
Liveability
| Canning Vale | Parkwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 10 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 33 | 7 |
| Parks | 101 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 28 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 49 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 10 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.7 km | 15.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.5 km | 12.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.6 km | 6.8 km |
Population & growth
| Canning Vale | Parkwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 34,504 | 5,995 |
| Estimated 2025 | 35,549 | 6,341 |
| Projected 2041 | 37,465 | 6,470 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.75% | 1.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Canning Vale or Parkwood?
Canning Vale and Parkwood have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Canning Vale or Parkwood?
Canning Vale has a higher average school ICSEA (Canning Vale 1075 vs Parkwood 1012; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Canning Vale or Parkwood?
Canning Vale has the higher transport score (Canning Vale 90/100 vs Parkwood 75/100).
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