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Canley Vale

NSW 2166 · Fairfield

10,300 (2021) → 10,367 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Fairfield local government area (est. 193,934 residents)

84
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

10,300
Population
$1.47M
Median house (2025)
81
Safety score
95
Transport score

Canley Vale is a stable suburb in Fairfield, NSW 2166, about 24km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.47M 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.

24.0 km
To Sydney CBD
21.0 km
To coast
$650/wk
Median rent (house)
350 m
To nearest station

Demographics

10,300
Population
39
Median age
3.1
Avg household

Age distribution

Fairfield LGA population (est. 2025)193,934
Median household income (weekly)$1,330
vs NSW median-28.1%
Bachelor degree or higher37.0%
Born in Australia34.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,633 / 892 / 527

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

$1.47M+12.9%
Median house (2025)
$460K+8.6%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$650 / $480 wk
Rental yield (house)2.3%
Days on market (house)23 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

81
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

15
Break & enter dwelling146/100k
14
Steal from dwelling136/100k
14
Motor vehicle theft136/100k
22
Domestic assault214/100k
4
Robbery39/100k
42
Non-domestic assault408/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 509 (all categories, latest year)4,942 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

52

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

241
Within 10km4 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 992 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Pal Buddhist SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1018
  • Lansvale Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 974
  • Canley Vale Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 972
  • Canley Vale High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 959

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School CabramattaPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1010
  • Cabramatta Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 950
  • Fairvale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 906
  • Warakirri CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 913
  • Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1006
  • Indie School FairfieldSecondary · Independent · 1.8km
  • Carramar Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 953
  • Lansvale East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 946
  • Fairfield Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 896
  • Patrician Brothers' College FairfieldSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 980
  • Fairvale High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 918
  • Fairfield Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 910

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

95
1Train
41Bus
CBD commute (est.)56 min (train)
Peak train frequency59/hr
Nearest train stationCanley Vale (350 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

28.8°C
Summer max
17.8°C
Winter max
920mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

180 in suburbSupermarkets
9318 in suburbCafes/Rest.
5620 in suburbParks
277 in suburbPlaygrounds
51 in suburbPools
110 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
60 in suburbGPs
91 in suburbPharmacies
40 in suburbChildcare
20 in suburbLibraries
11117 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalLiverpool Hospital (4.1 km)
Nearest vet3.0 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (20.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

51

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

11
Gyms
5
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
111
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

70

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

56
Parks
2
Nature reserves
112
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

34

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
4
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
2
Landmarks

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

37

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

2
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
12
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.39

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

62

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

5
Long Day Care
3
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
1
Family Day Care
Total services10
Exceeding NQS or above3 of 10 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.97

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.16%
Projected population 204110,925
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Fairfield

Carramar$1.53M95transportFairfield$1.34M95transportCabramatta$1.37M95transportFairfield Heights$1.44M74transportLansvale$1.21M75transportCanley Heights$1.22M73transport

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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 4,942 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Canley Vale?

In Canley Vale, the median house price is $1.47M and the median unit price is $460K. Median weekly house rent is $650.

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 981 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.