Canley Heights vs Fairfield, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.4/100 | 57.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.9/100 | 27.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 89.0 / 1k | 71.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 57 | 127 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 130 | 227 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 17 |
| Population | 12,320 | 18,596 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesFairfield
- Best for investmentCanley Heights
- Best for best valueCanley Heights
- Best for best schoolsFairfield
Comparison summary
Canley Heights and Fairfield (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Fairfield (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Fairfield (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Canley Heights; Crime rate favours Fairfield (NSW). Quick verdicts: Families → Fairfield (NSW), Investment → Canley Heights, Best value → Canley Heights, Best schools → Fairfield (NSW).