Overall score
Canley Vale
43.2/100
Fairfield Heights
36.0/100
Canley Vale vs Fairfield Heights, NSW Suburb Comparison
Canley Vale for retirees and families; Fairfield Heights for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Canley ValeFairfield Heights
Crime rate
Canley Vale
86.3 / 1k
Fairfield Heights
66.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Canley Vale
172
Fairfield Heights
50
Population
Canley Vale
10,300
Fairfield Heights
8,269
Metric leadCanley Vale 8Fairfield Heights 23 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 investmentFairfield Heights
- Best for best valueFairfield Heights
- 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 Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.2/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 28.2/100 | 39.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 86.3 / 1k | 66.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 79 | 30 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 172 | 50 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 6 |
| Green cover | 15.8% | 0.9% |
| Population | 10,300 | 8,269 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Canley Vale is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Fairfield Heights is a hillside established suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Fairfield Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Canley Vale keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Canley Vale is stronger for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability; Fairfield Heights answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Canley Vale if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Fairfield Heights for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.