Canley Vale

NSW 2166 • Greater Sydney

10,300
Population (2021)
$24,700
Median Income
2.89 km²
Area
$330/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalNear CabramattaAffordableVietnamese-Australian

About Canley Vale

Canley Vale sits adjacent to Cabramatta in Sydney's southwest about 27 kilometres from the CBD. This multicultural suburb of roughly 10,300 residents shares its famous neighbour's Vietnamese and Asian influences while maintaining its own quieter residential character. Part of Fairfield council, it offers affordable housing with cultural richness.

Families benefit from Cabramatta's extraordinary food scene while living on quieter streets. The demographic is diverse, with Vietnamese-Australian families alongside other migrant communities. Housing is accessible, making it a genuine entry point for young families and new Australians. The cultural vibrancy of the area enriches daily life without the commercial intensity of Cabramatta's centre.

Canley Vale falls under postcode 2166 and is governed by Fairfield Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cabramatta electorate.

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📍 Location

Postcode
2166
Urban Area
Fairfield - East
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.88°, 150.95°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
2.89 km²
Elevation
11m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Canley Vale by offence type, year and trend.

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Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Canley Vale" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$330
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,694
Avg Household Size
3.1 people
Median Age
39 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
9.4%

240 state housing + 48 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
10,216
Census 2021
10,300
0.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$20,592
Income 2021
$24,700
19.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,516
Born Overseas 6,255

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Vietnam 3,228
  • 2. Cambodia 617
  • 3. China 468
  • 4. Iraq 379
  • 5. Philippines 147
  • 6. Thailand 132
  • 7. New Zealand 83
  • 8. Malaysia 59
  • 9. Fiji 48
  • 10. Italy 47

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Vietnamese 3,600
Chinese 2,685
Australian 721
English 610
Filipino 194
Serbian 123
Italian 110
Irish 102
Russian 94
Lebanese 92

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

445
Both parents born in Australia
8,763
Both parents born overseas
401
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Buddhism
35.4%
Christianity
29.0%
No Religion
23.3%
Islam
3.0%
Hinduism
0.5%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
468 (4.5%)
5-14 years
1,254 (12.2%)
15-19 years
697 (6.8%)
20-24 years
747 (7.3%)
25-34 years
1,349 (13.1%)
35-44 years
1,321 (12.8%)
45-54 years
1,392 (13.5%)
55-64 years
1,457 (14.1%)
65-74 years
904 (8.8%)
75-84 years
435 (4.2%)
85+ years
267 (2.6%)

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