Canley Heights vs Fairfield West
The verdict
Fairfield West is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.22M versus $1.29M in Canley Heights. Canley Heights rates higher for transport (73 vs 64).
Scores
| Canley Heights | Fairfield West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 69 |
| Transport | 73 | 64 |
| Education | 50 | 47 |
| Liveability | 100 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Canley Heights | Fairfield West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,320 | 12,981 |
| Median age | 37 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,486 | $1,428 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.5% | 28.7% |
| Born in Australia | 37.1% | 38.1% |
| Avg household size | 3.4 | 3.4 |
Growth: Canley Heights Stable · Fairfield West Stable
Property
| Canley Heights | Fairfield West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.29M | $1.22M |
| Median unit price | $603K | $626K |
| House price YoY | 4.0% | 17.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| Canley Heights | Fairfield West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 93 | 90 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 73 | 62 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 81 | 69 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 276 | 393 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,336 | 2,681 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Canley Heights | Fairfield West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 936 | 938 |
See the full school list on each profile: Canley Heights · Fairfield West
Transport
| Canley Heights | Fairfield West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 73 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 32 | 58 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 90 | 90 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Canley Heights | Fairfield West | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 26 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.1 km | 23.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 26.1 km | 26.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.1 km | 2.1 km |
Population & growth
| Canley Heights | Fairfield West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,320 | 12,981 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,400 | 13,552 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,068 | 13,700 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.16% | 1.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Canley Heights or Fairfield West?
Canley Heights has the higher residential safety score (Canley Heights 93/100 vs Fairfield West 90/100).
Which is more affordable, Canley Heights or Fairfield West?
Fairfield West is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.22M versus $1.29M.
Which has better schools, Canley Heights or Fairfield West?
Fairfield West has a higher average school ICSEA (Canley Heights 936 vs Fairfield West 938; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Canley Heights or Fairfield West?
Canley Heights has the higher transport score (Canley Heights 73/100 vs Fairfield West 64/100).
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