Fairfield East vs Old Guildford
The verdict
Fairfield East is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.29M versus $1.51M in Old Guildford. Old Guildford has a shorter estimated CBD commute (74 vs 77 min). On the separate residential safety score, Old Guildford rates higher (96 vs 62/100 in Fairfield East).
Scores
| Fairfield East | Old Guildford | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 73 |
| Transport | 82 | 79 |
| Education | 50 | 47 |
| Liveability | 88 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fairfield East | Old Guildford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,198 | 2,857 |
| Median age | 37 | 29 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,212 | $1,511 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.4% | 25.5% |
| Born in Australia | 39.2% | 53.3% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3.8 |
Growth: Fairfield East Moderate Growth · Old Guildford Moderate Growth
Property
| Fairfield East | Old Guildford | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.29M | $1.51M |
| Median unit price | $790K | $1.38M |
| House price YoY | 33.2% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 66 |
Median price history
Safety
| Fairfield East | Old Guildford | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 62 | 96 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 77 | 35 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 327 | 140 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 385 | 280 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,810 | 3,850 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fairfield East | Old Guildford | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 937 | 903 |
See the full school list on each profile: Fairfield East · Old Guildford
Transport
| Fairfield East | Old Guildford | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 79 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 54 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 77 | 74 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 810 m | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Fairfield East | Old Guildford | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 11 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.5 km | 19.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.6 km | 20.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.8 km | 2.3 km |
Population & growth
| Fairfield East | Old Guildford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,198 | 2,857 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,399 | 2,968 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,288 | 3,456 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.95% | 0.96% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fairfield East or Old Guildford?
Old Guildford has the higher residential safety score (Fairfield East 62/100 vs Old Guildford 96/100).
Which is more affordable, Fairfield East or Old Guildford?
Fairfield East is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.29M versus $1.51M.
Which has better schools, Fairfield East or Old Guildford?
Fairfield East has a higher average school ICSEA (Fairfield East 937 vs Old Guildford 903; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Fairfield East or Old Guildford?
Fairfield East has the higher transport score (Fairfield East 82/100 vs Old Guildford 79/100).
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