NSW · Fairfield Council
Canley Heights, 2166
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Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Canley Heights sits up in the Fairfield hills, a established suburb where elevation and tree cover define the mood. Connections to the wider metro area are straightforward, with neighbouring communities close at hand. Fresh country air and elevated outlooks are part of the appeal up here among the hills.
Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Food, coffee and entertainment are never far away, whether locally or in the suburbs next door. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by housing affordability and transport and access, while community and employment and schools and education sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 12,320
- Median age
- 37
- Median household income / week
- $1,486
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 134 of 3,474
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 38.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 426 / 625 / 122
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $435
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $680
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $578
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 254
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 1,096
- Against the person
- 159
- Against property
- 296
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 89
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 77 residents
- State safety percentile
- 62.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -1.1%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions369
- Fraud340
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment209
- Malicious Damage To Property229
- Transport Regulatory Offences1414
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 935
- Canley Heights Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
57 public transport stops in this suburb
- Avoca Rd At Karoon Av
- Avoca Rd Opp Brian Wunsch Centre
- Avoca Rd Opp Fairfield City Council
- Cambridge St Opp Wyong St
- Canley Vale Rd At Avoca Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
109 planning-related records
2026· 7 proposals
June 2026
- Subdivision78 WYONG STREET CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Under Assessment
- Subdivision19-25 Ascot Street, Canley HeightsAdditional Information Requested
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure19 KAROON AVENUE CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Under Assessment
May 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 CLARENCE STREET CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation12 KIORA STREET CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool21 PRINCE STREET CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Under Assessment
April 2026
- Restaurant or cafe; Commercial development; Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and trading239 CANLEY VALE ROAD CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Additional Information Requested
2025· 15 proposals
December 2025
- Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise222 CANLEY VALE ROAD CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure19 KAROON AVENUE CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Determined
November 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure15 RUTH STREET CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure20 DERBY STREET CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Determined
September 2025
- Demolition; Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure; Neighbourhood shop121 KIORA STREET CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Withdrawn
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure23 CLARENCE STREET CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Determined
August 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool21 PRINCE STREET CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Deferred Commencement
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation76 TORRENS STREET CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Determined
- Restaurant or cafe; Footpaths - outdoor dining; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Food and drink premise278A CANLEY VALE ROAD CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure19 KAROON AVENUE CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Determined
June 2025
- Subdivision11 NEIL PLACE CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Determined
April 2025
- Subdivision121 ARBUTUS STREET CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation76 TORRENS STREET CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Determined
March 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure2 GLADSTONE STREET CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Deferred Commencement
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure45 CHELSEA DRIVE CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Determined
2024· 10 proposals
November 2024
- Restaurant or cafe; Footpaths - outdoor dining; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Food and drink premise278A CANLEY VALE ROAD CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Determined
August 2024
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Veterinary hospital44 HARDEN STREET CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure21 MCKIBBIN STREET CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Determined
June 2024
- Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and trading239 CANLEY VALE ROAD CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Determined
- Restaurant or cafe; Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and trading264 CANLEY VALE ROAD CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Determined
- Small bar; Hours of operation and trading231 CANLEY VALE ROAD CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Determined
May 2024
- Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and trading278 CANLEY VALE ROAD CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Determined
February 2024
- Demolition25 SALISBURY STREET CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Determined
January 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house6 ALLENBY STREET CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Determined
- Restaurant or cafe; Commercial development; Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and trading239 CANLEY VALE ROAD CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Determined
2023· 8 proposals
October 2023
- Attached dwelling1 GLADSTONE STREET CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Determined
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure27 ASCOT STREET CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Determined
September 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 MARK STREET CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool20 DERBY STREET CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Withdrawn
August 2023
- Secondary dwelling40 QUEEN STREET CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition8 CHELSEA DRIVE CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Determined
July 2023
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Garages, carports and car parking spaces41 ST JOHNS ROAD CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Determined
June 2023
- Dwelling55 ST JOHNS ROAD CANLEY HEIGHTS 2166Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
100 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Liquor StaxAlcohol
- Valore CellarsAlcohol
- WestpacATM
- TEAM Z5000Audio Visual Equipment Supplier
- Tina Hot BreadBakery
- Blackcow Cocktail BarBar
235 Canley Vale Road
- Bench (5)
- Avoca Rd at Canley Vale RdBus stop
- Avoca Rd at Karoon AvBus stop
- Avoca Rd opp Brian Wunsch CentreBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Arbutus ParkPark
- Chisholm ParkPark
- Derby Street ParkPark
- Peterlee ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 4
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Always Smiles Dentaldentist
- Canley Heights Dental Caredentist
- Canley Heights Pharmacypharmacy
- Eyecare NetworkCanley Vale Roadoptometrist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 7
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 56.9/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 18% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1168th in Australia
- State rank
- 377th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #111 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #269 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 3in1 Corner Storeamenitiesconvenience
- Always Smiles Dentalamenitiesdentist
- An Phat Supermarketamenities213-217 Canley Vale Roadsupermarket
- Arbutus Park Playgroundamenitiesplayground
- Avoca Rd at Canley Vale Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Avoca Rd at Karoon Avamenitiesbus_stop
- Avoca Rd opp Brian Wunsch Centreamenitiesbus_stop
- Avoca Rd opp Fairfield City Councilamenitiesbus_stop
- Avoca Woodfire Pizza CafeamenitiesUnit 8 44 Harden Street, Canley Heightscafe
- Banh BaoamenitiesUnit 1 194 Canley Vale Roadfast_food
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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Comparable suburbs
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