Name:	Canning
State:	Western Australia
Contact details:	Contact the Canning Divisional Office
Name derivation:	Named after Alfred Canning 1860-1936, surveyor who pioneered stock roads and rabbit proof fences in Western Australia.
Area and Location description:	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.
Map of Division:	Map of the Commonwealth Electoral Division of Canning [PDF 120KB]
Products/industries of the area:	Some heavy and light industry, bauxite mining, stone and citrus fruits, beef and dairy farming, market gardens and forestry.
First proclaimed/election:	1948/1949
Status:	Current
Demographic rating:	Outer Metropolitan
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

Further information:

• 2007 Federal Election - House of Representatives results for Canning
• 2007 Divisional Profile
• 2007 Map of Division
• 2004 Federal Election - House of Representatives results for Canning
• 2004 Divisional Profile
• 2004 Map of Division

For supporting information, see Party Codes, Demographic Ratings and Seat Status .