Overall score
Canley Heights
44.7/100
Canley Vale
43.2/100
Canley Heights vs Canley Vale, NSW Suburb Comparison
Canley Heights for investment and value; Canley Vale for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Canley HeightsCanley Vale
Crime rate
Canley Heights
86.3 / 1k
Canley Vale
86.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Canley Heights
144
Canley Vale
172
Population
Canley Heights
12,320
Canley Vale
10,300
Metric leadCanley Heights 4Canley Vale 54 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCanley Vale
- Best for familiesCanley Vale
- Best for investmentCanley Heights
- Best for best valueCanley Heights
- Best for best schoolsCanley Heights
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Canley Heights | Canley Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.7/100 | 43.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.8/100 | 28.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 86.3 / 1k | 86.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 57 | 79 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 144 | 172 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 5 |
| Green cover | 11.6% | 15.8% |
| Population | 12,320 | 10,300 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Canley Heights is a hills established suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, while Canley Vale is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Canley Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Canley Vale keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Canley Heights is stronger for housing affordability, walkability, and overall desirability; Canley Vale answers with parks and reserves, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Canley Heights, while Canley Vale remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.