Abbotsford vs Fairfield
The verdict
Abbotsford is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.30M versus $1.64M in Fairfield. Abbotsford is closer to the coast (6.5 km vs 9.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Fairfield rates higher (53 vs 43/100 in Abbotsford).
Scores
| Abbotsford | Fairfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 96 |
| Transport | 99 | 99 |
| Education | 92 | 91 |
| Liveability | 98 | 96 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Abbotsford | Fairfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,088 | 6,535 |
| Median age | 33 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,197 | $1,967 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 70.3% | 68.8% |
| Born in Australia | 60.6% | 73.9% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.2 |
Growth: Abbotsford High Growth · Fairfield High Growth
Property
| Abbotsford | Fairfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.30M | $1.64M |
| Median unit price | $546K | $593K |
| House price YoY | -17.8% | -7.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Abbotsford | Fairfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 43 | 53 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 902 | 551 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 451 | 765 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 176 | 107 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,160 | 8,768 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Abbotsford | Fairfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,118 | 1,169 |
See the full school list on each profile: Abbotsford · Fairfield
Transport
| Abbotsford | Fairfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 40 |
| Light rail stops | 5 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 15 | 19 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 530 m | 600 m |
Liveability
| Abbotsford | Fairfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 7 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 37 | 37 |
| Parks | 15 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 8 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.5 km | 9.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.4 km | 5.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.5 km | 9.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.4 km | 4.0 km |
Population & growth
| Abbotsford | Fairfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,088 | 6,535 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,127 | 7,479 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,256 | 10,251 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.74% | 3.43% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Abbotsford or Fairfield?
Fairfield has the higher residential safety score (Abbotsford 43/100 vs Fairfield 53/100).
Which is more affordable, Abbotsford or Fairfield?
Abbotsford is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.30M versus $1.64M.
Which has better schools, Abbotsford or Fairfield?
Fairfield has a higher average school ICSEA (Abbotsford 1118 vs Fairfield 1169; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Abbotsford or Fairfield?
Abbotsford and Fairfield have similar transport scores.
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