Fairfield Heights vs Canley Heights.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,295,000 and $1,350,000. Canley Heights edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Fairfield Heights (median $1,295,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Canley Heights ($1,350,000). Over the past year, Canley Heights (+16.1%) ran 3.5 percentage points ahead of Fairfield Heights (+12.6%) on house-price growth.
Canley Heights scores higher on walkability (20/100 vs 80/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Canley Heights (955) sits above Fairfield Heights (941).
For buyers
Fairfield Heights is the lower entry point at $1,295,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Canley Heights carries both higher gross yield (2.70% vs 2.69%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Canley Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (955 vs 941).
Common questions
Is Fairfield Heights or Canley Heights cheaper to buy in?
Fairfield Heights has the lower median house price at $1,295,000, roughly 4% below Canley Heights ($1,350,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Fairfield Heights or Canley Heights?
Over the past 12 months, Canley Heights grew +16.1% vs +12.6% in Fairfield Heights, a gap of 3.5 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Fairfield Heights or Canley Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Canley Heights scores 955 vs 941 in Fairfield Heights. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Fairfield Heights or Canley Heights?
Canley Heights scores 80/100 on walkability vs 20/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Fairfield Heights or Canley Heights?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.70% in Canley Heights vs 2.69% in Fairfield Heights. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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