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Canley Vale vs Fairfield

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.8 km apart, on the same open data. Canley Vale scores higher on 9 of 10 measures.

Canley ValeFairfield
Active4638
Safety368
Wealth62
Value321
Parks8225
Cafés6850
Transit4243
Green space7434
Active & healthy5933
Schools nearby (OSM)8654
Median rent$330/wk $365/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$1,316,000$1,320,000
House sales this quarter6667
Population10,30018,596
Full profile Canley Vale in full Fairfield in full

Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Canley Vale safer than Fairfield?

Canley Vale scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Canley Vale or Fairfield?

Canley Vale has the lower median house price of the two ($1,316,000 vs $1,320,000).

Should I live in Canley Vale or Fairfield?

Canley Vale scores higher on 9 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Canley Vale or Fairfield.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →