Suburb comparison
Canley Heights vs Fairfield: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Canley Heights is $50/wk cheaper per week to rent. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Fairfield
Canley Heights
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Fairfield
Fairfield
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Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Canley Heights | Fairfield |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | C(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 9.8% | 2.5%▲ |
FAMILYFamily Canley Heights leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | D▲(-1) | D(-1) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 1/10 | 1/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 9 | 9 |
FINANCEFinance Fairfield leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Median house price | $1.17M | $1.19M |
| Median unit price | $750K | $440K |
| Median weekly rent | $550/wk | $600/wk |
| Annual price growth | +11.4% | +24.5%▲ |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Canley Heights leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B▲(0) | C+(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 85▲ | 54 |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Canley Heights if...
- Canley Heights leads on Family, Lifestyle
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Tied on Safety.
Choose Fairfield if...
- Fairfield leads on Finance
Tied on Safety.
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Common questions
- Is Canley Heights or Fairfield more expensive?
- Fairfield has the higher median house price ($1.19M) compared with $1.17M in Canley Heights.
- Which is better for renters — Canley Heights or Fairfield?
- Median weekly rent is $550/wk in Canley Heights and $600/wk in Fairfield, making Canley Heights the more affordable rental market.
- Is Canley Heights or Fairfield at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Canley Heights vs Fairfield?
- Canley Heights has 9 schools in the postcode, and Fairfield has 9. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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