Canley Vale vs Fairfield Heights
The verdict
Fairfield Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.29M versus $1.47M in Canley Vale. Canley Vale rates higher for transport (95 vs 74). Canley Vale is closer to the coast (21.0 km vs 22.5 km).
Scores
| Canley Vale | Fairfield Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 72 |
| Transport | 95 | 74 |
| Education | 54 | 49 |
| Liveability | 100 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Canley Vale | Fairfield Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,300 | 8,269 |
| Median age | 39 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,330 | $1,285 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.0% | 30.9% |
| Born in Australia | 34.1% | 29.5% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3.4 |
Growth: Canley Vale Stable · Fairfield Heights Stable
Property
| Canley Vale | Fairfield Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.47M | $1.29M |
| Median unit price | $460K | $888K |
| House price YoY | 12.9% | 15.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 23 | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Canley Vale | Fairfield Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 81 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 146 | 24 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 136 | 157 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 214 | 460 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,942 | 3,930 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Canley Vale | Fairfield Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 981 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Canley Vale · Fairfield Heights
Transport
| Canley Vale | Fairfield Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 74 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 41 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 56 | 86 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 350 m | 1.7 km |
Liveability
| Canley Vale | Fairfield 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 18 | 0 |
| Parks | 20 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.0 km | 22.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 24.0 km | 24.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 3.4 km |
Population & growth
| Canley Vale | Fairfield Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,300 | 8,269 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,367 | 8,633 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,925 | 8,727 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.16% | 1.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Canley Vale or Fairfield Heights?
Fairfield Heights has the higher residential safety score (Canley Vale 81/100 vs Fairfield Heights 83/100).
Which is more affordable, Canley Vale or Fairfield Heights?
Fairfield Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.29M versus $1.47M.
Which has better public transport, Canley Vale or Fairfield Heights?
Canley Vale has the higher transport score (Canley Vale 95/100 vs Fairfield Heights 74/100).
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