Canley Vale
NSW 2166 · Fairfield
10,300 (2021) → 10,367 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 Vale is a stable suburb in Fairfield, NSW 2166, about 24km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.48M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 95/100, and is about 21km inland. Canley Vale has an overall score of 84/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 81/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2166 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Vietnam (31.34%), Cambodia (5.99%), China (4.54%), Iraq (3.68%), Philippines (1.43%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (38.31%), Cantonese (8.97%), Mandarin (4.68%), Khmer (4.62%), Arabic (3.8%)
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 992 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Pal Buddhist SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1032
- Canley Vale Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 973
- Canley Vale High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 954
- Lansvale Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 934
Nearby (within 10km)
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School CabramattaPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1012
- Cabramatta Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 950
- Fairvale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 919
- Warakirri CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 902
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 997
- Indie School FairfieldSecondary · Independent · 1.8km
- Carramar Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 931
- Lansvale East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 969
- Fairfield Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 893
- Patrician Brothers' College FairfieldSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 969
- Fairvale High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 912
- Fairfield Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 901
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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 Vale
Is Canley Vale safe?
Canley Vale has a residential safety score of 81/100, 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 4,262 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Canley Vale?
In Canley Vale, the median house price is $1.48M and the median unit price is $519K. Median weekly house rent is $680.
How far is Canley Vale from Sydney CBD?
Canley Vale is about 24.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 56 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Canley Vale?
Canley Vale has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 973 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Canley Vale?
Canley Vale has a transport score of 95/100, including 1 train station and 41 bus stops.