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Canley Heights

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2166
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Property investors enjoyed capital gains of 17.92% over the last 12 months in CANLEY HEIGHTS, translating to lower returns compared with its peers in NSW.

A survey of average capital gains or median home price increase in suburbs across the country shows that the NSW suburb obtained a 6.8% growth over a ten-year period. It ranks 2088th on our list of suburbs that property investors should look into.

CANLEY HEIGHTS, 2166 has a capital gain of 17.92% for the past year, which is higher than average compared to its 72.47% growth within a five-year period.

With the median home price in CANLEY HEIGHTS sitting at $1,362,500, and the average rent at $700, property owners could potentially earn a 2.67% increase in gross rental yield.

Figures from the previous quarter show that capital gains for real estate buyers in CANLEY HEIGHTS are low, as opposed to average gains per annum over the past five years.

CANLEY HEIGHTS, 2166 in NSW belongs to the local government area of Fairfield.

Surburb overview

Canley Heights lies approximately 31 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, nestled within the City of Fairfield and forming part of South-Western Sydney. The suburb spans approximately 2.6 square kilometres and had a resident population of 12,320 at the 2021 Census, indicating residential growth in recent years.

Canley Heights is notably diverse, with 37 per cent of residents born in Australia and a large Vietnamese community at 31 per cent; significant Cambodian and Iraqi communities also contribute to its multicultural profile. Just under 18 per cent of households speak only English at home, while Vietnamese, Cantonese, Khmer, and Arabic are also frequently used. The median age centres around 37 years, reflecting a blend of young families and established adults in the area.

56.1 per cent of employed residents travelled to work by private car, while approximately 5 per cent used public transport and around 1.3 per cent walked or cycled. The suburb lacks its railway station and relies on Canley Vale station, roughly two kilometres away, with several bus routes (817, 819, 9032) linking the community to Cabramatta, Fairfield, Liverpool and Parramatta. Canley Heights Road and the Cumberland Highway facilitate vehicular access to both local amenities and broader transport corridors.

Essential facilities are concentrated along Canley Vale Road, featuring convenience stores, a post office, cafés, medical services, and a range of ethnic restaurants representing Vietnamese, Lao, Japanese, Korean, Thai, and Middle Eastern cuisines.

The suburb supports a modest commercial hub, featuring dollar stores, dentists, law practices, and small professional services that operate until late in the week. Canley Heights Public School serves local primary students, while older students typically attend Fairvale High School in the neighbouring Fairfield West area.

Several local parks, including Derby, Peterlee, Arbutus, and Ascot Street reserves, offer playgrounds and seating. The broader area also includes Sherwin Park, Parkes Reserve, and Johnston Park in nearby Canley Vale. Council projections anticipate population growth of around 2,300 by 2036, prompting consideration for increased outdoor play spaces at the community centre.

The suburb’s urban structure balances low‑density housing and small commercial clusters within a multicultural and transport‑linked context. Young families and long‑term residents share the community, underpinned by practical access to schools, shops, parks and commuting options.

 

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