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Canley Vale, NSW 2166

Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics

Data updated

Tight Rental MarketStrong Growth

Median House

$1,480,000

market range $1.4M-$1.6M

Median Unit

$530,000

market range $450K-$575K

Gross Yield

-

1yr Growth (houses)

+7.5%

market range +0.0% to +12.5%

Investment snapshot for Canley Vale

Canley Vale has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals.

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Canley Vale market and investor summary

In Canley Vale, NSW 2166, the median house sells for around $1.5M. House prices have moved +7.5% over the past year. At 1.2% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.

Living in Canley Vale: people, income and schools

Canley Vale has a resident population of roughly 10,300, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 39, it reads as broadly working-age, and families account for 75% of households.

The typical household income runs to around $69,000 a year (about $1,330 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 21.4 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 close to the national school average on ICSEA. Canley Vale sits about 25 km from the CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 59 for walkability and 96 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC).

Population
10,300
-1% over 5yr
Median age
39 years
Median household income
$69,000/yr
Households renting
41%
Family households
75%
Socio-economic rank
1/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
66
avg ICSEA 994
Unemployment
6.0%
Distance to CBD
25 km
Walk score
59/100

Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.

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Frequently asked questions about Canley Vale

What should I check before investing in Canley Vale?

Canley Vale has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +7.5% in the past year shows positive recent price momentum. Tight rental market (1.2% vacancy) gives landlords pricing power and low rental downtime. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.

What are typical property prices in Canley Vale?

The median property price in Canley Vale, NSW 2166 is $1.5M for houses and $530K for units.

What does recent house price growth show for Canley Vale?

House prices in Canley Vale are up 7.5% 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 Vale?

The current vacancy rate in Canley Vale is 1.2%. 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 Vale?

Canley Vale has a population of approximately 10,300 residents, with a median age of 39.

What schools are near Canley Vale?

There are 66 schools within roughly 5km of Canley Vale. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is Canley Vale affordable to buy in?

A median house in Canley Vale costs about 21.4 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 Vale's population growing?

The population of Canley Vale 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 Vale from the CBD?

Canley Vale is about 25 km from the CBD.

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