Overall score
Canning Vale
72.8/100
Willetton
78.3/100
Canning Vale vs Willetton, WA suburb comparison
Canning Vale for schools; Willetton for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Canning ValeWilletton
Crime rate
Canning Vale
349.6 / 1k
Willetton
644.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Canning Vale
235
Willetton
364
Population
Canning Vale
34,504
Willetton
19,262
Metric leadCanning Vale 4Willetton 42 tiedacross 10 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 best schoolsCanning Vale
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 | 72.8/100 | 78.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 349.6 / 1k | 644.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 65 | 32 |
| Public transport stops | 193 | 90 |
| Walkability | 96.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 235 | 364 |
| 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 and schools and education options, while Willetton stands out for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Canning Vale, while Willetton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.