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Canley Vale suburb profile

Canley Vale is a suburban pocket in south-west Sydney within Fairfield, centred around its railway station and a modest local shopping strip. The suburb is characterised by post-war brick cottages and weatherboard homes on quiet streets, with newer townhouses and low-rise units filling former backyards. It has a multicultural character shaped by long-established migrant communities, and residents commonly head to neighbouring Cabramatta for an extensive choice of Asian eateries and shops. Local parks and community facilities provide family-friendly open space, while the rail station and nearby arterial roads make commuting and access to surrounding centres straightforward.

Canley Vale property market performance

Current median dwelling price$830,000Past 3 months

Property growth+12.1%Past 12 months

Canley Vale sees relatively few property sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median house or unit price. The figures that are available show house values rose sharply, up 11.6% over the last 12 months, and unit values rose sharply, up 12.6% over the last 12 months; the two moved at a similar pace.

Over the last 3 months 8 houses and 3 units were sold. Houses sold in a median of 35 days and units in a median of 34 days, so they sold in a similar time.

The rental market in Canley Vale had house rents average $650 a week over the last 12 months, up a modest 4.0%, while unit rents averaged $450 a week, up a modest 2.3%. Rents for houses and units moved at a similar pace.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/AN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
11.6%12.6%
Sold
Past 3 months
83
Median days on market
Past 12 months
3534
Average rent
Past 12 months
$650$450
Change in rent
Past 12 months
4.0%2.3%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Canley Vale demographics

Families are a prominent feature of the local population: couple families with children are the largest group at 47.7%, and together with couple families without children (22.4%) they make up just over seven in ten families. One-parent families account for 26.6% of families, while other families are 3.3%.

Canley Vale is home to 10,300 people with a median age of 39. The median total household income is $1,330 a week, which is about $69,160 a year.

Homes in Canley Vale are more often owner-occupied than rented: 31.0% are owned outright and 26.3% are owned with a mortgage, a combined 57.3% owner-occupied, while 42.7% of dwellings are rented.

Suburbs near Canley Vale

Some popular suburbs near Canley Vale include:

  • Cabramatta: A multicultural commercial hub with vibrant food and shopping options in south-west Sydney.
  • Lansvale: A quiet suburb with riverside reserves and a relaxed suburban character.
  • Canley Heights: A residential and retail area known for multicultural eateries and local shops.
  • Carramar: Leafy, family-oriented suburb with tree-lined streets and recreational open space.
  • Fairfield: A major regional centre with civic facilities and a diverse commercial strip.

How does Canley Vale compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Canley Vale’s median house price is 16.9% lower than Cabramatta’s.
  • Median unit prices: Canley Vale’s median unit price is 9.1% higher than Cabramatta’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Canley Vale have grown 5.2% higher than in Lansvale.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Canley Vale have grown 3.5% higher than in Cabramatta.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Canley Vale are selling 16.7% faster than in Cabramatta.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in nearby Cabramatta are selling 20.6% faster than in Canley Vale.
  • Investment considerations: In Canley Vale, the rental yield for house is 29.3% lower than the Sydney average, while the rental yield for units is 42.7% lower.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Canley Vale have grown 27.1% lower than the average rate of growth across Sydney.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Canley Vale have grown 49.1% lower than the average rate of growth for units across Sydney.

Choose the right real estate agents in Canley Vale

Choosing the right real estate agent in Canley Vale can have a big impact on your sale. While there are 44 real estate agents working in the suburb, but just 5 of them were responsible for 32.9% of all property sales over the past year, showing a strong footprint and track record in the area.

Commission rates typically range from 1.82% to 2.33%, depending on the agent and what’s included. Comparing both performance and fee structures can help you find someone who's well-suited to your needs, and set them up for a successful result.

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