Overall score
Canley Vale
55.9/100
Fairfield East
47.5/100
Canley Vale vs Fairfield East, NSW suburb comparison
Canley Vale for families and schools; Fairfield East for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Canley ValeFairfield East
Crime rate
Canley Vale
86.3 / 1k
Fairfield East
66.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Canley Vale
155
Fairfield East
53
Population
Canley Vale
10,300
Fairfield East
5,198
Metric leadCanley Vale 6Fairfield East 41 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesCanley Vale
- Best for investmentFairfield East
- Best for best valueFairfield East
- Best for best schoolsCanley Vale
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 Vale | Fairfield East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.9/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 32.2/100 | 48.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 86.3 / 1k | 66.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 12 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 79 | 92 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 155 | 53 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 11 |
| Population | 10,300 | 5,198 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Canley Vale is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Fairfield East is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Canley Vale pulls ahead on schools and education options and parks and reserves, whereas Fairfield East is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Canley Vale suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Fairfield East is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.