Canley Heights vs Fairfield Heights, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Canley Heights | Fairfield Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.4/100 | 44.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.9/100 | 48.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 89.0 / 1k | 71.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 57 | 30 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 130 | 46 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 3 |
| Population | 12,320 | 8,269 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesFairfield Heights
- Best for best valueCanley Heights
- Best for best schoolsCanley Heights
Comparison summary
Canley Heights and Fairfield Heights offer different strengths across official suburb data. Canley Heights leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Canley Heights; Housing (desirability) favours Fairfield Heights; Crime rate favours Fairfield Heights. Quick verdicts: Families → Fairfield Heights, Best value → Canley Heights, Best schools → Canley Heights.