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Government AdministrationWestern Australia, Australia201-500 Employees
The City of Canning is a local government authority in Perth's south-eastern suburbs of Western Australia, located at 1317 Albany Highway, Cannington. It covers 65 square kilometers and serves a diverse community across neighborhoods such as Bentley, Cannington, East Cannington, Ferndale, Lynwood, Parkwood, Queens Park, Riverton, Rossmoyne, Shelley, Welshpool, Willetton, Wilson, and parts of St James, Canning Vale and Leeming. The community was home to about 90,184 residents in 2016, with projections to rise toward 119,993 by 2031, indicating growth in demand for local services. The City recognises the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation as Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands it covers, reflecting its engagement with local history and culture. It operates within the government administration sector, serving residents with services across governance, community programs, and cultural initiatives, including the 2025 launch of the Art Studio Trail. The area is culturally diverse, with a large share of residents born overseas and many speaking languages other than English at home, illustrating the community's varied needs.