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Annerley vs Fairfield

The verdict

Annerley rates higher for transport (98 vs 88). Annerley has a shorter estimated CBD commute (18 vs 24 min).

Scores

AnnerleyFairfield
AnnerleyFairfield
Overall9693
Transport9888
Education8990
Liveability100100

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

AnnerleyFairfield
Population11,8913,106
Median age3332
Median household income (wk)$1,830$2,267
Bachelor degree or higher62.4%66.7%
Born in Australia66.1%69.6%
Avg household size2.22.5

Growth: Annerley · Fairfield

Property

AnnerleyFairfield
Median house priceData not availableData not available
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$720Data not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

AnnerleyFairfield
Residential safety score6666
Break & enter dwelling /100k925934
Motor vehicle theft /100k412419
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)6,1456,145

Total incidents over time

Schools

AnnerleyFairfield
Total schools30
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA1,070Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Annerley · Fairfield

Transport

AnnerleyFairfield
Transport score9888
Train stations20
Bus stops4428
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)1824
Nearest train station (km)520 m550 m

Liveability

AnnerleyFairfield
Summer max temp29.3°C29.3°C
Winter max temp21.5°C21.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1501,150
Supermarkets62
Cafes & restaurants185
Parks1024
Playgrounds96
Swimming pools264
Medical GPs183
Distance to coast (km)16.1 km16.5 km
Distance to CBD (km)4.8 km4.1 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)1.3 km1.3 km

Population & growth

AnnerleyFairfield
Population (2021)11,8913,106
Estimated 202512,8593,369
Projected 2041Data not availableData not available
Annual growth rate1.98%2.05%

Common questions

Which is safer, Annerley or Fairfield?

Annerley and Fairfield have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).

Which has better public transport, Annerley or Fairfield?

Annerley has the higher transport score (Annerley 98/100 vs Fairfield 88/100).

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Data sources

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