Suburb comparison
Cabramatta vs Canley Heights — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Cabramatta commands a $130K premium on median property price over Canley Heights. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Fairfield
Cabramatta
2166
Fairfield
Canley Heights
2166
Choose Cabramatta if...
- Cabramatta leads on 2 of the 3 head-to-head metrics
Choose Canley Heights if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
Common questions
- Is Cabramatta or Canley Heights more expensive?
- Cabramatta has the higher median house price ($1.30M) compared with $1.17M in Canley Heights.
- Which is better for renters — Cabramatta or Canley Heights?
- Median weekly rent is $550/wk in Cabramatta and $550/wk in Canley Heights, making Canley Heights the more affordable rental market.
- Is Cabramatta or Canley Heights at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Cabramatta vs Canley Heights?
- Cabramatta has 9 schools in the postcode, and Canley Heights has 9. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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