CANLEY HEIGHTS

Sydney West
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House Median
This suburb $1,368,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $460,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 3,393
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 21.2%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 12,320
Density 4,729.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney West
State New South Wales

CANLEY HEIGHTS Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,368,000
House Sales Volume 74 sales
Unit Median $460,000
Unit Sales Volume 65 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $470/wk
3 Bed House $620/wk
2 Bed Unit $430/wk
3 Bed Unit $550/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

CANLEY HEIGHTS Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Safe
Crime rate: 3,393 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.51x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

CANLEY HEIGHTS 3,393/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

CANLEY HEIGHTS has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

CANLEY HEIGHTS Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

12,320
Total Population
4,729
people/km² density
21.2%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
Vietnam
4,643 people
37.7%
2
China
2,606 people
21.2%
3
Australia
920 people
7.5%
4
England
859 people
7.0%
5
Samoan
181 people
1.5%

Transport

36.0 km
to Sydney CBD
43 min
drive to CBD
73 min
transit to CBD
Nearby Station
in adjacent suburb

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

CANLEY HEIGHTS Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 6 neighbouring suburbs

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About CANLEY HEIGHTS

Canley Heights is located in Western Sydney, approximately 36.0km from CBD, about 73 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 12,320 with a density of 4729 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,368,000, below Sydney average; unit median $460,000, below Sydney average.

Education: No high schools in this suburb.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 3393 per 100,000, 0.51x the NSW average, a very safe area.

Demographics: Vietnamese comprises 37.69%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Chinese (21.15%) and Australian (7.47%), significant Chinese community.

Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Canley Heights has a house median of $1,368,000 and unit median of $460,000. Property prices are below Sydney median, offering good value.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Canley Heights has a crime rate of 3393 per 100,000, which is 0.51x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: Mary MacKillop Catholic College, 2024 HSC results: 29 Distinguished Achievers (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: Pal Buddhist School, 2024 HSC results: 6 Distinguished Achievers (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Canley Heights has a population of 12,320, with Chinese comprising 21.20%. Significant Chinese community with comprehensive amenities. Main ethnic groups: Vietnamese (37.69%), Chinese (21.15%), Aust (7.47%), English (6.97%), Samoan (1.47%).

Canley Heights is approximately 36.0km from Sydney CBD, about 43 minutes by car or 73 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Far from city centre, suitable for families not requiring frequent commuting.