Fairfield East vs Fairfield
The verdict
Fairfield East is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.29M versus $1.33M in Fairfield. Fairfield rates higher for transport (95 vs 82). Fairfield East is closer to the coast (19.5 km vs 21.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Fairfield rates higher (67 vs 62/100 in Fairfield East).
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 | $1.29M | $1.33M |
| Median unit price | $790K | $480K |
| House price YoY | 33.2% | 10.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 53 |
Median price history
Safety
| Fairfield East | Fairfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 62 | 67 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 77 | 134 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 327 | 145 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 385 | 527 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,810 | 6,706 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fairfield East | Fairfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 8 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 937 | 923 |
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 62/100 vs Fairfield 67/100).
Which is more affordable, Fairfield East or Fairfield?
Fairfield East is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.29M versus $1.33M.
Which has better schools, Fairfield East or Fairfield?
Fairfield East has a higher average school ICSEA (Fairfield East 937 vs Fairfield 923; 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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