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Canning Vale vs Thornlie

Two neighbouring Perth suburbs, 4.3 km apart, on the same open data. Canning Vale scores higher on 5 of 9 measures.

Canning ValeThornlie
Active5072
Wealth7322
Value6026
Parks7864
Cafés6840
Transit8081
Green space5236
Active & healthy4653
Schools nearby (OSM)4646
Median rent$425/wk $330/wk
Median house price——
Population34,50423,665
Full profile Canning Vale in full Thornlie in full

Scores are percentiles across all 256 Perth suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Should I live in Canning Vale or Thornlie?

Canning Vale scores higher on 5 of 9 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Canning Vale or Thornlie.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Perth suburbs →