Suburb comparison
Canley Heights vs Fairfield — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Canley Heights is $50/wk cheaper per week to rent. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Fairfield
Canley Heights
2166
Fairfield
Fairfield
2165
Choose Canley Heights if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Choose Fairfield if...
- Fairfield leads on 4 of the 5 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Canley Heights or Fairfield more expensive?
- Fairfield has the higher median house price ($1.19M) compared with $1.17M in Canley Heights.
- Which is better for renters — Canley Heights or Fairfield?
- Median weekly rent is $550/wk in Canley Heights and $600/wk in Fairfield, making Canley Heights the more affordable rental market.
- Is Canley Heights or Fairfield 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 Canley Heights vs Fairfield?
- Canley Heights has 9 schools in the postcode, and Fairfield has 9. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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