Canning Vale vs Scarborough
The verdict
Canning Vale rates higher for transport (90 vs 70). Scarborough rates higher for education (79 vs 71). Scarborough is closer to the coast (1.0 km vs 14.7 km).
Scores
Canning ValeScarborough
| Canning Vale | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 79 |
| Transport | 90 | 70 |
| Education | 71 | 79 |
| Liveability | 95 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Canning Vale | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,504 | 17,605 |
| Median age | 37 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,277 | $2,107 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.6% | 51.9% |
| Born in Australia | 47.3% | 62.3% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.1 |
Growth: Canning Vale Stable · Scarborough Moderate Growth
Property
| Canning Vale | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 313 | 312 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 151 | 148 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,009 | 1,011 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Canning Vale | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 2 |
| Government | 7 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,075 | 1,109 |
See the full school list on each profile: Canning Vale · Scarborough
Transport
| Canning Vale | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 70 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 173 | 64 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 39 | 44 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 3.7 km |
Liveability
| Canning Vale | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 33 | 17 |
| Parks | 101 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 28 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 49 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 10 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.7 km | 1.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.5 km | 10.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 980 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.6 km | 9.2 km |
Population & growth
| Canning Vale | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 34,504 | 17,605 |
| Estimated 2025 | 35,549 | 19,807 |
| Projected 2041 | 37,465 | 20,795 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.75% | 2.99% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Canning Vale or Scarborough?
Canning Vale and Scarborough have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Canning Vale or Scarborough?
Scarborough has a higher average school ICSEA (Canning Vale 1075 vs Scarborough 1109; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Canning Vale or Scarborough?
Canning Vale has the higher transport score (Canning Vale 90/100 vs Scarborough 70/100).
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