Overall score
Canley Vale
43.2/100
Fairfield West
38.2/100
Canley Vale vs Fairfield West, NSW Suburb Comparison
Canley Vale for retirees and families; Fairfield West for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Canley ValeFairfield West
Crime rate
Canley Vale
86.3 / 1k
Fairfield West
66.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Canley Vale
172
Fairfield West
121
Population
Canley Vale
10,300
Fairfield West
12,981
Metric leadCanley Vale 7Fairfield West 42 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 West
- Best for best valueFairfield West
- 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 West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.2/100 | 38.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 28.2/100 | 39.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 86.3 / 1k | 66.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 79 | 107 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 172 | 121 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 10 |
| Green cover | 15.8% | 7.7% |
| Population | 10,300 | 12,981 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Canley Vale is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Fairfield West is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Canley Vale tends to lead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and walkability, while Fairfield West stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
Choose Canley Vale if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Fairfield West for retirees, 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.