Fairfield City Council

Canley Heights

NSW2166

Canley Heights at a glance

Median house

$1,350,000

+16.1% over 12 months

Median unit

$274,320

Weekly rent

$700

Houses · units $460

Gross yield

2.7%

Houses, on the median

Population

12.3k

Median age 37

Walk score

80

Very walkable

Prices: Median of 110 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2166), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census

Houses change hands at $1,350,000 on a typical sale, above the NSW median (110 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $274,320, roughly 80% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+16.1%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.

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A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $270,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.

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For sellers

Twelve-month growth is +16.1%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.

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Market

House prices in Canley Heights.

Median house price

$1,350,000

+16.1% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.

Median of 110 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$700/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$460/wk

Owner occupied

57%

Renter occupied

39%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026

$1,350,000

+16.1% annual growth

Median Unit PriceSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026

$274,320

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

12,320

Median age: 37

Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw

5-year trajectory

at +16.1%/yr

2021

$640K

5-year change

+111%

2026

$1.4M

Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.

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The brief

What to know about Canley Heights.

Canley Heights's median house price is $1,350,000 (median of 110 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).

Postcode 2166 (NSW), Fairfield City Council, part of Greater Sydney.

Canley Heights (2166) sits in the Fairfield region of NSW. The median house here is $1,350,000, above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +16.1% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).

Canley Heights has roughly 12,320 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Canley Heights scores 80/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.

Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 4 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Canley Heights's population at 12,320, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (57% own, 39% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

12,320

Median age

37

Family households

83%

Lone person

15%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

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Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.70% (median rent $700/wk against a $1,350,000 price tag). Units yield 8.72% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 39% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +16.1% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026

2.70%

Based on $1,350,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026

8.72%

Based on $274,320 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026

+16.1%

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026

–

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

57%

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026

–

Lower = higher buyer demand

Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

205

total offences in 2026

Top offence categories

Theft68 (33.2%)
Assault26 (12.7%)
Drug offences23 (11.2%)
Against justice procedures22 (10.7%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment21 (10.2%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

80

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

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Education

Schools in Canley Heights.

Local schools for Canley Heights

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Government School Catchment

Canley Heights Public School

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Canley Vale Public School

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Fairvale High School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1302 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

26.2°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

8.4°C

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Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Canley Heights.

What is the median house price in Canley Heights?
The median house price in Canley Heights, NSW 2166 is $1,350,000 (median of 110 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is +16.1%.
How much is my house worth in Canley Heights?
A useful starting point is the Canley Heights median house price of $1,350,000 (units $274,320). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
Is Canley Heights a good investment?
On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Canley Heights is 2.7%: the median weekly house rent is $700 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2166), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,350,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 16.1% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Canley Heights is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
What is the Canley Heights postcode?
Canley Heights is in the 2166 postcode, in NSW, in the Fairfield City Council region.
Where is Canley Heights?
Canley Heights is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2166. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Fairfield City Council region.
What is the average rent in Canley Heights?
The median weekly rent for houses is $700, for units it's $460.
What schools are in Canley Heights?
There are 20 schools serving Canley Heights on this page, including Canley Heights Public School, Canley Vale Public School, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Cabramatta.
How walkable is Canley Heights?
Canley Heights has a Walk Score of 80 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Canley Heights?
Canley Heights is close to Cabramatta, Cabramatta West, Fairfield West, Canley Vale, Wakeley.
What is the population of Canley Heights?
The population of Canley Heights is approximately 12,320 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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