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Canley Heights, NSW 2166
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,400,000
market range $1.3M-$1.6M
Median Unit
$730,000
market range $675K-$850K
Gross Yield (houses)
2.8%
1yr Growth (houses)
+8.2%
market range +2.5% to +15.0%
Investment snapshot for Canley Heights
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Canley Heights market and investor summary
In Canley Heights, NSW 2166, the median house sells for around $1.4M, on a gross rental yield of 2.8% for houses. House prices have moved +8.2% over the past year. At 1.4% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 2.8% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Apartment stock is taking longer than usual to clear, a sign of softer demand at the unit end of the market.
Living in Canley Heights: people, income and schools
Canley Heights has a resident population of roughly 12,320, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 37, it reads as broadly working-age, and families account for 83% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $77,000 a year (about $1,490 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (1 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 18.1 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 38% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 66 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. Canley Heights sits about 26 km from the CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 61 for walkability and 8 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC).
- Population
- 12,320
- -1% over 5yr
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $77,000/yr
- Households renting
- 39%
- Family households
- 83%
- Socio-economic rank
- 1/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 66
- avg ICSEA 934
- Unemployment
- 6.0%
- Distance to CBD
- 26 km
- Walk score
- 61/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Canley Heights
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What should I check before investing in Canley Heights?
Canley Heights has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.8% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +8.2% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Canley Heights?
The median property price in Canley Heights, NSW 2166 is $1.4M for houses and $730K for units.
What rental yield does Canley Heights show?
The gross rental yield in Canley Heights is 2.8% for houses and 4.8% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Canley Heights?
House prices in Canley Heights are up 8.2% over the past year. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Canley Heights?
The current vacancy rate in Canley Heights is 1.4%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Canley Heights?
Canley Heights has a population of approximately 12,320 residents, with a median age of 37.
What schools are near Canley Heights?
There are 66 schools within roughly 5km of Canley Heights. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Canley Heights affordable to buy in?
A median house in Canley Heights costs about 18.1 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Canley Heights's population growing?
The population of Canley Heights has fallen about 1% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Canley Heights from the CBD?
Canley Heights is about 26 km from the CBD.
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