Canley Heights at a glance
Walk score
80
Very walkable
Population
12.3k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Canley Heights.
The postcode for Canley Heights is 2166 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Canley Heights (2166) sits in the Fairfield region of NSW.
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
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
57%
Renter occupied
39%
At a deeper level
12,320
Median age: 37
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Safety
Crime and safety.
411
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
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 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
80
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Canley Heights.
Local schools for Canley Heights
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Government School Catchment
Canley Heights Public School
Canley Vale Public School
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
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
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 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 $350, for units it's $400.
- 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.
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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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