Thinking about buying your first home in Canley Vale (2166)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Canley Vale is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Canley Vale a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Canley Vale (2166) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Canley Vale suits buyers who want dense urban convenience at a price point well below the Sydney median, particularly for units. At $424,000 for a median unit, with a 6.0% year-on-year rise and 42 days on market, it is one of the more accessible entry points in greater Sydney. The walkability score of 85 places it in the 84th percentile, and 13 supermarkets and 58 transport stops within 1.6 km make car-free daily life genuinely practical.
Who would not love it
Families should look carefully before committing. The mean ICSEA of 955 across nine local public schools sits below the national average of 1,000, and the suburb's SEIFA decile of 1 out of 10 signals significant socioeconomic disadvantage. The house median has fallen 3.2% over the past year, so you are not buying into a stable pricing environment at $1,200,000. First home buyers are also locked out of the stamp duty concession at the house median, and only two gyms within 1.6 km will frustrate some.
What to verify before you bid
- Flood and drainage history for any specific address, given the Fairfield LGA's known low-lying areas and the composite safety grade of insufficient. - Bushfire-prone land status for your exact lot, as 9.8% of the postcode carries that designation, which affects insurance premiums and building works. - School catchment boundaries for the two local secondary schools, given the below-average ICSEA scores, if you have children approaching high school age. - Strata records and levies for any unit purchase, particularly given the high renter share of 41% in the area.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Canley Vale?
BOCSAR · CANLEY VALE 2166
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K4,94212 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−38%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Fairfield
Within LGA: Fairfield
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT50%141 reports
DRUG OFFENCES27%75 reports
ASSAULT23%64 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED34%
NON-DOMESTIC66%
Across 64 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Canley Vale
31
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:21 AEST
Liverpool station · 5.3 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 36 · Fair
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
7.8µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
13.6µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
2.5pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Liverpool station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 60 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here are below the Sydney median. That means lower holding costs if you buy and rent out, or more savings while you rent and search.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$430per week
Sep 2025 · 60 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Fairfield2165
$490▲$60
2.7 km away
Villawood2163
$430
3.4 km away
Liverpool2170
$550▲$120
4.9 km away
Bass Hill2197
$850▲$420
5.0 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2166
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2166. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Fairfield
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Fairfield postcodes, or explore the full Fairfield suburb index.
Canley Vale is the primary suburb with postcode 2166 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Canley Vale is the main locality.
Which local government area is Canley Vale in?
Canley Vale (2166) is located in the Fairfield local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Canley Vale?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Canley Vale (2166) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Canley Vale flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Canley Vale. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Canley Vale?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Canley Vale (2166), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Canley Vale (2166) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Canley Vale (2166). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Canley Vale changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Canley Vale (2166) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
