Division Profile
| Division Name |
CANNING |
| State |
Western Australia |
| Elected Member |
Randall, D (LP) 2001- |
| Name Derivation |
Named after Alfred Canning 1860-1936, surveyor who pioneered stock roads and rabbit proof fences in Western Australia. |
| First Proclaimed / Election |
1948/1949 |
| Area |
6178 sq. kms |
| Demographic |
Outer Metropolitan |
| Pre-Election Seat Status |
Marginal |
| Seat Status |
Marginal |
| Enrolment |
90,079 |
| Turnout |
93.16% |
| Informal |
4.52% |
| Location |
Canning covers an area of approximately 6 178 sq km from the south-east metropolitan areas of Perth to the adjoining rural areas in the east and south, including the Shires of Serpentine-Jarrahdale, Murray and Waroona. The main suburbs include Armadale, Mandurah, Kelmscott, Roleystone, Westfield and Wungong. Other localities include Byford, Cardup, Dwellingup, Forrestdale, Halls Head, Jarrahdale, Mundijong, North Dandalup, Oakford, Pinjarra, Ravenswood, Serpentine, Waroona and Yunderup. |
| Products and Industry |
Some heavy and light industry, bauxite mining, stone and citrus fruits, beef and dairy farming, market gardens and forestry. |
Members
| Randall, D (LP) 2001- |
| Gerick, J (ALP) 1998-2001 |
| Johnston, R (LP) 1996-1998 |
| Gear, G (ALP) 1984-1996 |
| Fatin, W F (ALP) 1983-1984 |
| Bungey, M H (LP) 1974-1983 |
| Hallet, J M (CP) 1963-1974 |
| McNeill, N (LP) 1961-1963 |
| Hamilton, L W (CP) 1949-1961 |
Please Note: the division profile displayed above was at the time of the election. Please consult the AEC website for the most current division profile.
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