Canley Heights
NSW 2166 · Fairfield
12,320 (2021) → 12,400 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Fairfield local government area (est. 193,934 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Canley Heights is a stable suburb in Fairfield, NSW 2166, about 26km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.29M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 73/100, and is about 23km inland. Canley Heights has an overall score of 76/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 93/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Vietnam (30.92%), Cambodia (6.92%), Iraq (4.2%), China (1.57%), New Zealand (1.21%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (42.07%), Cantonese (5.51%), Khmer (5.38%), Arabic (3.38%), Mandarin (2.47%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 986 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Canley Heights Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 936
Nearby (within 10km)
- Fairvale High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 918
- Canley Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 972
- King Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 991
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School CabramattaPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1010
- Cabramatta West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 949
- Harrington Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 996
- Fairfield West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 925
- Westfields Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 971
- Fairvale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 906
- Pal Buddhist SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1018
- Cabramatta High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 935
- Mary MacKillop Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 934
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Canley Heights
Is Canley Heights safe?
Canley Heights has a residential safety score of 93/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,336 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Canley Heights?
In Canley Heights, the median house price is $1.29M and the median unit price is $603K. Median weekly house rent is $650.
How far is Canley Heights from Sydney CBD?
Canley Heights is about 26.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 90 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Canley Heights?
Canley Heights has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 936 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Canley Heights?
Canley Heights has a transport score of 73/100 and 32 bus stops.