Canley Vale at a glance
Walk score
76
Very walkable
Population
10.3k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Canley Vale.
The postcode for Canley Vale is 2166 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Canley Vale (2166) sits in the Fairfield region of NSW.
Canley Vale has roughly 10,300 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 Vale scores 76/100 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 10 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Canley Vale's population at 10,300, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (55% own, 41% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
10,300
Median age
39
Family households
75%
Lone person
22%
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)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
55%
Renter occupied
41%
At a deeper level
10,300
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
509
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.
76
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Canley Vale.
Local schools for Canley Vale
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Government School Catchment
Canley Vale High School
Canley Vale Public School
Lansvale Public 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 Vale.
- What is the Canley Vale postcode?
- Canley Vale is in the 2166 postcode, in NSW, in the Fairfield City Council region.
- Where is Canley Vale?
- Canley Vale 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 Vale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $330.
- What schools are in Canley Vale?
- There are 20 schools serving Canley Vale on this page, including Pal Buddhist School, Canley Vale High School, Canley Vale Public School.
- How walkable is Canley Vale?
- Canley Vale has a Walk Score of 76 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Canley Vale?
- Canley Vale is close to Cabramatta, Carramar, Canley Heights, Fairfield, Fairfield Heights.
- What is the population of Canley Vale?
- The population of Canley Vale is approximately 10,300 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
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