Fairfield Heights vs Fairfield
The verdict
Fairfield Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.32M versus $1.33M in Fairfield. Fairfield rates higher for transport (95 vs 74). Fairfield is closer to the coast (21.3 km vs 22.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Fairfield Heights rates higher (83 vs 67/100 in Fairfield).
Scores
| Fairfield Heights | Fairfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 80 |
| Transport | 74 | 95 |
| Education | 49 | 49 |
| Liveability | 89 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fairfield Heights | Fairfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,269 | 18,596 |
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,285 | $1,092 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.9% | 30.7% |
| Born in Australia | 29.5% | 27.8% |
| Avg household size | 3.4 | 2.9 |
Growth: Fairfield Heights Stable · Fairfield Moderate Growth
Property
| Fairfield Heights | Fairfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.32M | $1.33M |
| Median unit price | $888K | $480K |
| House price YoY | 5.3% | 10.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 48 | 53 |
Median price history
Safety
| Fairfield Heights | Fairfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 67 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 24 | 134 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 157 | 145 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 460 | 527 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,519 | 6,706 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fairfield Heights | Fairfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 8 |
| Government | 0 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 923 |
See the full school list on each profile: Fairfield Heights · Fairfield
Transport
| Fairfield Heights | Fairfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 74 | 95 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 67 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 86 | 55 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 450 m |
Liveability
| Fairfield Heights | 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 | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 7 |
| Parks | 3 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.5 km | 21.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 24.6 km | 23.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.4 km | 4.6 km |
Population & growth
| Fairfield Heights | Fairfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,269 | 18,596 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,633 | 19,627 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,727 | 21,453 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.08% | 1.36% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fairfield Heights or Fairfield?
Fairfield Heights has the higher residential safety score (Fairfield Heights 83/100 vs Fairfield 67/100).
Which is more affordable, Fairfield Heights or Fairfield?
Fairfield Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.32M versus $1.33M.
Which has better public transport, Fairfield Heights or Fairfield?
Fairfield has the higher transport score (Fairfield Heights 74/100 vs Fairfield 95/100).
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