Canley Vale vs Fairfield
The verdict
Fairfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.27M versus $1.47M in Canley Vale. Canley Vale rates higher for liveability (100 vs 91). Fairfield has a shorter estimated CBD commute (55 vs 56 min). On the separate residential safety score, Canley Vale rates higher (81 vs 67/100 in Fairfield).
Scores
| Canley Vale | Fairfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 80 |
| Transport | 95 | 95 |
| Education | 54 | 49 |
| Liveability | 100 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Canley Vale | Fairfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,300 | 18,596 |
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,330 | $1,092 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.0% | 30.7% |
| Born in Australia | 34.1% | 27.8% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.9 |
Growth: Canley Vale Stable · Fairfield Moderate Growth
Property
| Canley Vale | Fairfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.47M | $1.27M |
| Median unit price | $460K | $450K |
| House price YoY | 12.9% | 14.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 23 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Canley Vale | Fairfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 81 | 67 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 146 | 134 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 136 | 145 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 214 | 511 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,942 | 12,191 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Canley Vale | Fairfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 8 |
| Government | 3 | 4 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 981 | 929 |
See the full school list on each profile: Canley Vale · Fairfield
Transport
| Canley Vale | Fairfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 95 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 41 | 67 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 56 | 55 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 350 m | 450 m |
Liveability
| Canley Vale | Fairfield | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 18 | 7 |
| Parks | 20 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.0 km | 21.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 24.0 km | 23.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 4.6 km |
Population & growth
| Canley Vale | Fairfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,300 | 18,596 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,367 | 19,627 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,925 | 21,453 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.16% | 1.36% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Canley Vale or Fairfield?
Canley Vale has the higher residential safety score (Canley Vale 81/100 vs Fairfield 67/100).
Which is more affordable, Canley Vale or Fairfield?
Fairfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.27M versus $1.47M.
Which has better schools, Canley Vale or Fairfield?
Canley Vale has a higher average school ICSEA (Canley Vale 981 vs Fairfield 929; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Canley Vale or Fairfield?
Canley Vale and Fairfield have similar transport scores.
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