Luke Ellis

City of Canning

The City of Canning (City) is located in Perth's south-eastern suburbs, about 10 kilometres from the Perth CBD and covers a total of 65km2. The City is made up of Bentley, Cannington, East Cannington, Ferndale, Lynwood, Parkwood, Queens Park, Riverton, Rossmoyne, Shelley, Welshpool, Willetton, Wilson and parts of the suburbs of St James, Canning Vale and Leeming. Canning has 90,184 residents (2016 Census Australian Bureau of Statistics), which is predicted to increase to 119,993 by 2031. The City of Canning recognises the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands in Canning. Europeans settled in this region from 1829, working in industries such as farming, market gardening and timber milling. In 2017, Canning is home to one of WA's most culturally diverse populations, with 55% of residents born overseas and 40% speaking a language other than English at home. https://linktr.ee/TheCityofCanning