Average rent in Canley Vale - Canley Heights, NSW2026

Canley Vale - Canley Heights sits in the Fairfield local government area, 26km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 22,261 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $360/week — below the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 40% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
22,261

ABS 2021

Median age
38
Distance to Sydney
26 km
Households renting
40%
Separate houses
66%
Flats / apartments
16%
Born overseas
59%
Top occupation
Labourers
LGA
Fairfield

Renting in Canley Vale - Canley Heights

Canley Vale - Canley Heights sits below the New South Wales median, with the typical renter paying $360/week — 15% less than the state-wide $424/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 56% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 40% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (66%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 22,261, the median age is 38, and the most common occupation is Labourers. 59% of residents were born overseas. Canley Vale - Canley Heights is 26km from Sydney, often putting it outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date. Your reported figure above gives the live read; the Census number anchors the historical baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Canley Vale - Canley Heights?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Canley Vale - Canley Heights, NSW was $360. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Canley Vale - Canley Heights rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Canley Vale - Canley Heights sat at $360 — 15% below the state average. The suburb is 26km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (66% separate houses, 16% flats here).
Which suburbs near Canley Vale - Canley Heights have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Canley Vale - Canley Heights's $360/week (ABS 2021): Coffs Harbour - North, Unanderra - Mount Kembla, Laurieton - Bonny Hills. On the higher end, you've got Mudgee, Coramba - Nana Glen - Bucca, Shortland - Jesmond. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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