Suburb comparison
Canley Vale vs Fairfield — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Canley Vale 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 Vale
2166
Fairfield
Fairfield
2165
Choose Canley Vale if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Choose Fairfield if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- Fairfield leads on 4 of the 5 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Canley Vale or Fairfield more expensive?
- Canley Vale has the higher median house price ($1.20M) compared with $1.19M in Fairfield.
- Which is better for renters — Canley Vale or Fairfield?
- Median weekly rent is $550/wk in Canley Vale and $600/wk in Fairfield, making Canley Vale the more affordable rental market.
- Is Canley Vale 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 Vale vs Fairfield?
- Canley Vale has 9 schools in the postcode, and Fairfield has 9. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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