Canley Vale 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 Vale | Fairfield Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.1/100 | 44.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 32.2/100 | 48.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 89.0 / 1k | 71.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 79 | 30 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 155 | 46 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 3 |
| Population | 10,300 | 8,269 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for investmentFairfield Heights
- Best for best schoolsCanley Vale
Comparison summary
Canley Vale and Fairfield Heights offer different strengths across official suburb data. Canley Vale leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Canley Vale; Housing (desirability) favours Fairfield Heights; Crime rate favours Fairfield Heights. Quick verdicts: Investment → Fairfield Heights, Best schools → Canley Vale.