Fairfield East vs Fairfield
The verdict
Fairfield East is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.13M versus $1.27M in Fairfield. Fairfield rates higher for transport (95 vs 82). Fairfield East is closer to the coast (19.5 km vs 21.3 km).
Scores
| Fairfield East | Fairfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 80 |
| Transport | 82 | 95 |
| Education | 50 | 49 |
| Liveability | 88 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fairfield East | Fairfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,198 | 18,596 |
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,212 | $1,092 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.4% | 30.7% |
| Born in Australia | 39.2% | 27.8% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.9 |
Growth: Fairfield East Moderate Growth · Fairfield Moderate Growth
Property
| Fairfield East | Fairfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.13M | $1.27M |
| Median unit price | $855K | $450K |
| House price YoY | -37.3% | 14.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.5% | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 31 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Fairfield East | Fairfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 63 | 67 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 77 | 134 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 308 | 145 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 385 | 511 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,175 | 12,191 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fairfield East | Fairfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 8 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 939 | 929 |
See the full school list on each profile: Fairfield East · Fairfield
Transport
| Fairfield East | Fairfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 95 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 54 | 67 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 77 | 55 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 810 m | 450 m |
Liveability
| Fairfield East | Fairfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 7 |
| Parks | 11 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.5 km | 21.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.6 km | 23.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.8 km | 4.6 km |
Population & growth
| Fairfield East | Fairfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,198 | 18,596 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,399 | 19,627 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,288 | 21,453 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.95% | 1.36% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fairfield East or Fairfield?
Fairfield has the higher residential safety score (Fairfield East 63/100 vs Fairfield 67/100).
Which is more affordable, Fairfield East or Fairfield?
Fairfield East is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.13M versus $1.27M.
Which has better schools, Fairfield East or Fairfield?
Fairfield East has a higher average school ICSEA (Fairfield East 939 vs Fairfield 929; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Fairfield East or Fairfield?
Fairfield has the higher transport score (Fairfield East 82/100 vs Fairfield 95/100).
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