About the Area

Centred around the Canning River or Djarlgarro Beelier, our City has a rich and ancient history.

The City is situated in the traditional lands of the Noongar people, who are the traditional owners and custodians of the south-west of Western Australia for roughly 45,000 years.

The City of Canning has a strong economy that contributes approximately $11.87 billion and provides over 74,000 jobs (Economy.id, 2021).

Public art can tell stories, celebrate, beautify, inspire, connect, engage, and educate. Public art can both express and create our identity.