Canley Vale, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Canley Vale, in the Fairfield City Council local government area.
| Locality | Canley Vale |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Fairfield City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.88495 |
| Longitude | 150.94666 |
| Population | 10,162 |
| Density | 3553.1 /km² |
| Area | 2.9 km² |
| Elevation | 12 m |
| Postcode | 2166 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 24 km west |
Canley Vale is a locality in the Fairfield City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 10,162. The locality covers an area of 2.9 km², giving a population density of about 3553.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 12 m above sea level. It lies approximately 24 km west of Sydney. Canley Vale is located at 33.8850°S, 150.9467°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2166.
Canley Vale sprawls across a gentle, sun-warmed terrain, a tapestry of suburban streets interwoven with pockets of surprisingly verdant parkland. It lies 1.8 km north-east of Cabramatta, NSW (from Cabramatta, NSW: bearing 35°T), and is situated 12.8 km south-south-east of Blacktown. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of eucalypt blossoms, a whisper from the scattered gum trees that stand sentinel along the roadside and within the local reserves. Houses, a mix of brick and rendered facades, huddle together, their verandahs offering shade from the generous Australian sun, while the distant hum of traffic from the nearby motorways is a constant, low thrum beneath the chirping of unseen birds. This is a place where the landscape, though shaped by human hands, still holds echoes of its wilder past, a subtle wildness that surfaces in the tenacious weeds pushing through pavement cracks and the flash of crimson rosellas against the sky.
The history of Canley Vale is a narrative of agricultural ambition and evolving suburban growth, its origins intertwined with the fertile lands that once sustained orchards and market gardens. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich soil and proximity to burgeoning Sydney, established a community built on hard work and the bounty of the earth. While the agricultural roots have largely yielded to the demands of residential development, remnants of this past can still be glimpsed in the occasional mature fruit tree in an older backyard or the enduring names of streets that hint at forgotten farms. Today, Canley Vale thrives as a vibrant, multicultural hub, its local economy fuelled by a dynamic mix of small businesses, retail centres, and a skilled workforce that contributes to the broader economic engine of the region. The community’s distinct character is shaped by its diverse population, who bring with them a rich array of traditions and perspectives, creating a lively and engaging atmosphere that defines this corner of the Fairfield City Council.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Canley Vale, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Canley Vale, in the Fairfield City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Canley Vale includes the postcode (2166), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Fairfield City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Canley Vale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |