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 $1.38M is more expensive than 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
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2166 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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 Q1 2026
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 March 2026
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 935
Nearby (within 10km)
- Fairvale High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 912
- Canley Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 973
- King Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 985
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School CabramattaPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1012
- Cabramatta West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 950
- Harrington Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1000
- Fairfield West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 914
- Westfields Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 967
- Fairvale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 919
- Pal Buddhist SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1032
- Cabramatta High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 934
- Mary MacKillop Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 935
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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 · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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 3,003 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Canley Heights?
In Canley Heights, the median house price is $1.38M and the median unit price is $725K. Median weekly house rent is $680.
How far is Canley Heights from Sydney CBD?
Canley Heights is about 26.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 75 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Canley Heights?
Canley Heights has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 935 (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.