Overall score
Canning Vale
56.0/100
Willetton
56.2/100
Canning Vale vs Willetton, WA Suburb Comparison
Canning Vale for investment; Willetton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Canning ValeWilletton
Crime rate
Canning Vale
60.1 / 1k
Willetton
73.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Canning Vale
380
Willetton
510
Population
Canning Vale
34,504
Willetton
19,262
Metric leadCanning Vale 5Willetton 43 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWilletton
- Best for familiesWilletton
- Best for investmentCanning Vale
- Best for best schoolsWilletton
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Canning Vale | Willetton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.0/100 | 56.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.5/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.1 / 1k | 73.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 65 | 32 |
| Public transport stops | 193 | 90 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 380 | 510 |
| Green cover | 13.3% | 8.0% |
| Population | 34,504 | 19,262 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Canning Vale is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Willetton is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Canning Vale tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Willetton stands out for schools and education options, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability.
Choose Canning Vale if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Willetton for retirees, families, and value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.