Canley Vale vs Fairfield East, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Canley Vale | Fairfield East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.1/100 | 45.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 32.2/100 | 48.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 89.0 / 1k | 71.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 79 | 92 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 155 | 53 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 11 |
| Population | 10,300 | 5,198 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesCanley Vale
- Best for investmentFairfield East
- Best for best valueFairfield East
- Best for best schoolsCanley Vale
Comparison summary
Canley Vale and Fairfield East offer different strengths across official suburb data. Canley Vale leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Canley Vale; Housing (desirability) favours Fairfield East; Crime rate favours Fairfield East. Quick verdicts: Families → Canley Vale, Investment → Fairfield East, Best value → Fairfield East, Best schools → Canley Vale.