Canley Vale vs Fairfield West, 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 West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.1/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 32.2/100 | 48.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 89.0 / 1k | 71.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 79 | 107 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 155 | 113 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 6 |
| Population | 10,300 | 12,981 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesCanley Vale
- Best for investmentFairfield West
- Best for best valueFairfield West
- Best for best schoolsCanley Vale
Comparison summary
Canley Vale and Fairfield West offer different strengths across official suburb data. Canley Vale leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Canley Vale; Housing (desirability) favours Fairfield West; Crime rate favours Fairfield West. Quick verdicts: Families → Canley Vale, Investment → Fairfield West, Best value → Fairfield West, Best schools → Canley Vale.