Why Choose Canning

The City of Canning is one of Western Australia's most dynamic and well-connected local economies.

Whether you are looking to start a business, find new premises, expand your operations or make a significant investment, Canning offers a compelling combination of economic strength, strategic location and active business support.

A strong and growing economy

Canning's economy is one of the highest performing in Western Australia. With a Gross Regional Product of approximately $11.87 billion and more than 74,000 local jobs, it plays a major role in the state's economic landscape.

The City is home to more than 11,400 businesses across a wide range of industries, with 2,104 new businesses registered in the past 12 months alone. This level of business activity reflects a local economy that is active, growing and open to new entrants at every scale.

Canning's economy is forecast to continue growing in terms of population, employment, business activity and Gross Regional Product, reinforcing its long-term appeal for businesses and investors alike.

Economy at a glance

• Gross Regional Product: approximately $11.87 billion
• Local jobs: more than 74,000
• Total businesses: more than 11,400
• New businesses registered in the past 12 months: 2,104
• Resident workforce: 58,000
• Workers within a 20 minute commute: more than 400,000
• Population: approximately 107,000
• Median age: 36, younger than the WA state average
• City area: 65 square kilometres

Strategic location and connectivity

Canning's location within the Perth metropolitan area is one of its strongest advantages. The City sits at the intersection of major freight and transport corridors and offers direct access to key infrastructure across the region.

• 12 kilometres from Perth CBD – well connected to the state's commercial and administrative centre
• 12 kilometres from Perth Airport – ideal for businesses with interstate or international operations
• 7 kilometres from Jandakot Airport – convenient access for general aviation and charter services
• Direct access to major highways – Leach Highway, Tonkin Highway, Albany Highway and Roe Highway provide direct freight and transport connections across the metropolitan area and beyond
• Connected to Fremantle Port – via established rail and freight corridors, supporting supply chain and logistics operations
• METRONET investment – new train stations at Nicholson Road and Ranford Road are improving public transport access across the City, supporting workforce connectivity for businesses

Canning Vale and Welshpool are two of Perth's premier industrial precincts, generating a significant share of the City's economic output and benefiting from proximity to major freight routes and infrastructure.

A diverse and skilled workforce

Access to a skilled and diverse workforce is one of the most important factors in any business location decision. Canning offers strong workforce advantages:

• resident workforce of 58,000
• more than 400,000 workers within a 20 minute commute
• median age of 36, younger than the WA state average
• one of Australia's most culturally and linguistically diverse communities, with strengths across multiple industries and service sectors
• adjacent to two world-class universities, supporting access to emerging talent and research partnerships
• 32 pre-primary, primary, secondary schools and colleges across the City.

A supportive business environment

The City of Canning is committed to being an active partner in the success of local businesses and investors. The Business and Economic Development team works directly with businesses and investors to support growth, build capability and drive investment into Canning.

Practical support available includes:

• Direct access to the City's Business Facilitator for one-on-one guidance and navigation support
• Funded mentoring programs, workshops and business development resources through the Canning Business Mentoring Program
• Connections to grants, funding and industry networks
• Proactive economic development and advocacy work at a regional and state level

The City is also home to Westfield Carousel, WA's largest shopping centre, and a network of smaller retail and commercial precincts that support local commerce and provide opportunities across the retail and hospitality sectors.

Get in touch

Whether you are evaluating Canning as a business location, planning a significant investment or simply want to understand what the City can offer, our Business and Economic Development team is here to help. We can:

• interpret local economic data and trends for your specific needs
• help you access open data and supporting resources
• help you understand the investment environment and opportunities in Canning
• connect you with industry partners and support services.

Call: 1300 422 664
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.15am to 5pm