Cabramatta West vs Canley Heights
The verdict
Canley Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.38M versus $1.38M in Cabramatta West. Canley Heights rates higher for transport (73 vs 64). Canley Heights has a shorter estimated CBD commute (75 vs 77 min).
Scores
| Cabramatta West | Canley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 76 |
| Transport | 64 | 73 |
| Education | 49 | 50 |
| Liveability | 98 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cabramatta West | Canley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,822 | 12,320 |
| Median age | 37 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,509 | $1,486 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.0% | 33.5% |
| Born in Australia | 38.6% | 37.1% |
| Avg household size | 3.5 | 3.4 |
Growth: Cabramatta West Stable · Canley Heights Stable
Property
| Cabramatta West | Canley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.38M | $1.38M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $725K |
| House price YoY | -8.1% | 8.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 47 | 55 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cabramatta West | Canley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 90 | 93 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 115 | 73 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 89 | 81 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 332 | 276 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,787 | 3,003 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cabramatta West | Canley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,000 | 935 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cabramatta West · Canley Heights
Transport
| Cabramatta West | Canley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 73 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 34 | 32 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 77 | 75 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.3 km | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Cabramatta West | Canley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 26 |
| Parks | 6 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.5 km | 23.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.1 km | 26.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.5 km | 3.1 km |
Population & growth
| Cabramatta West | Canley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,822 | 12,320 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,904 | 12,400 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,108 | 13,068 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.26% | 0.16% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cabramatta West or Canley Heights?
Canley Heights has the higher residential safety score (Cabramatta West 90/100 vs Canley Heights 93/100).
Which is more affordable, Cabramatta West or Canley Heights?
Canley Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.38M versus $1.38M.
Which has better schools, Cabramatta West or Canley Heights?
Cabramatta West has a higher average school ICSEA (Cabramatta West 1000 vs Canley Heights 935; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cabramatta West or Canley Heights?
Canley Heights has the higher transport score (Cabramatta West 64/100 vs Canley Heights 73/100).
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