Curtin University

1,356 votes

Western Australia’s largest university anchors the district with world-ranked engineering, health sciences and a growing innovation precinct. Free CAT buses, leafy walking trails and pop-up food trucks keep the campus buzzing day and night, while nearby suburbs enjoy steady rental demand from students and staff.

2

Westfield Carousel

1,196 votes

After a $350 million facelift, Carousel boasts WA’s only rooftop dining terrace, flagship fashion, an arcade-style bowling alley and Gold-Class cinemas. Ample parking and a direct train-bus interchange turn shopping into a full-day outing just 12 kilometres south-east of the CBD.

3

Perth Airport

860 votes

Domestic and international terminals lie 15 minutes north via Leach and Roe Highways, making FIFO swings and Bali weekends remarkably convenient. The Airport Line rail connection trims travel further, and aircraft noise sits well east of most Canning neighbourhoods.

4

Canning River

478 votes

Kayakers, cyclists and dog walkers share 6 kilometres of foreshore trails shaded by paperbarks. Picnic decks, bird-watching platforms and tranquil wetlands create a green spine through suburbia, offering sunrise fitness loops and sunset barbecues without leaving the city limits.

5

Rossmoyne Senior High School

476 votes

Consistently a top public ATAR performer, Rossmoyne pairs gifted-and-talented music programs with new STEM labs and river-view sporting ovals. Catchment homes trade at a premium as families chase academic results without private-school fees.

6

Cannington Leisureplex

401 votes

Indoor pools, water slides, basketball courts, a fully equipped gym and library make this complex a year-round community hub. Learn-to-swim classes start at dawn, while evening pickleball leagues and movie nights keep the car park busy until late.

7

Roe Highway

380 votes

This six-lane freight route slices commute times to the airport, Kwinana Freeway and Swan Valley. Recent smart-interchange upgrades ease peak-hour stress, making school runs and weekend road-trips quicker and safer for Canning residents.

8

Albany Highway

356 votes

Running straight to the CBD, Albany Highway doubles as Cannington’s eat-street with Korean BBQ joints, car mega-yards and late-night dessert cafés. Bus lanes deliver 25-minute city rides, while upgraded cycle paths encourage car-free dinner plans.

9

Willetton Senior High School

355 votes

Fresh science blocks, a performing-arts centre and gifted-and-talented STEM programs keep Willetton in WA’s academic top tier. Diverse cultural clubs and sporting excellence add breadth, pushing local property demand—and prices—steadily upward.

10

Leach Highway

315 votes

East–west Leach Highway links Fremantle Port to the airport, skirting Canning’s southern edge. Recent overpass projects smooth traffic, and dedicated truck lanes keep freight moving while shielding neighbourhood streets from heavy-vehicle rumble.

11

Riverton Primary School

269 votes

Known for its bilingual Mandarin program and high NAPLAN scores, Riverton PS couples heritage red-brick charm with modern ICT suites and adventure play. Walk-to-school culture and bustling P&C events foster strong community ties.

12

Riverton Leisureplex

251 votes

A 50-metre pool, hydro-therapy spa, climbing wall and onsite library serve the city’s northern suburbs. Childcare, café and shaded picnic parklands transform swim squad drop-offs into a sociable morning outing for parents and grandparents alike.

13

Canning Vale College

247 votes

Set on 10 hectares, this modern high school offers specialist STEM academies, multimedia studios and thriving rugby and netball programs. Diverse student cohorts and university pathway success rates make Canning Vale a family favourite for new estate buyers.

14

Beckenham Train Station

239 votes

Sitting on the Armadale Line, Beckenham’s park-and-ride bays and upgraded lifts deliver 20-minute CBD trips. Adjacent wetlands, new apartment projects and a proposed METRONET overhaul hint at strong future value uplift.

15

Cannington Train Station

236 votes

Next to Westfield Carousel, this station links retail therapy with eight-minute express services to Optus Stadium and the city. A planned elevation project will add new public plazas, cycling paths and improved bus interchanges.

16

Lynwood Senior High School

234 votes

International-focus programs, sustainability awards and a specialist soccer academy set Lynwood apart. Recent science-wing refurbishments and strong community partnerships provide quality public-school choice close to Bentley TAFE and Curtin University.

17

Riverton Forum

207 votes

This friendly neighbourhood centre mixes supermarkets, Asian grocers, medical suites and a buzzing Hawker-style dining court. Free parking and shaded playgrounds make it the go-to pit-stop between school pick-ups and riverfront weekend barbecues.

18

Caladenia Primary School

197 votes

Award-winning Caladenia boasts inquiry-based learning, thriving arts programs and multicultural fêtes that draw crowds from across Canning Vale. Academic excellence and community spirit bolster local property values and keep enrolment waiting lists healthy.

19

Mills Park

186 votes

Twenty-four hectares of wetlands, nature-play nodes, skate plaza and floodlit sporting ovals create Canning’s outdoor playground. A café, library kiosk and weekend markets ensure the award-winning eco-hub hums from dawn boot camps to twilight family cricket.

20

Livingston Shopping Centre

162 votes

Anchoring Canning Vale, Livingston offers dual supermarkets, fresh-food grocers and a leafy alfresco dining piazza. Drive-through coffee lanes and ample EV charging bays turn quick top-ups into guilt-free grocery runs, while monthly food-truck nights foster neighbourhood fun.

Area Hotlist — Canning WA