Fairfield Heights vs Fairfield West
The verdict
Fairfield West is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.28M versus $1.32M in Fairfield Heights. Fairfield Heights rates higher for transport (74 vs 64). Fairfield Heights is closer to the coast (22.5 km vs 23.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Fairfield West rates higher (90 vs 83/100 in Fairfield Heights).
Scores
| Fairfield Heights | Fairfield West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 69 |
| Transport | 74 | 64 |
| Education | 49 | 47 |
| Liveability | 89 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fairfield Heights | Fairfield West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,269 | 12,981 |
| Median age | 38 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,285 | $1,428 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.9% | 28.7% |
| Born in Australia | 29.5% | 38.1% |
| Avg household size | 3.4 | 3.4 |
Growth: Fairfield Heights Stable · Fairfield West Stable
Property
| Fairfield Heights | Fairfield West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.32M | $1.28M |
| Median unit price | $888K | $626K |
| House price YoY | 5.3% | 22.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 48 | 56 |
Median price history
Safety
| Fairfield Heights | Fairfield West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 90 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 24 | 62 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 157 | 69 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 460 | 393 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,519 | 2,327 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fairfield Heights | Fairfield West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 931 |
See the full school list on each profile: Fairfield Heights · Fairfield West
Transport
| Fairfield Heights | Fairfield West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 74 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 58 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 86 | 75 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Fairfield Heights | Fairfield West | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.5 km | 23.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 24.6 km | 26.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.4 km | 2.1 km |
Population & growth
| Fairfield Heights | Fairfield West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,269 | 12,981 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,633 | 13,552 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,727 | 13,700 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.08% | 1.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fairfield Heights or Fairfield West?
Fairfield West has the higher residential safety score (Fairfield Heights 83/100 vs Fairfield West 90/100).
Which is more affordable, Fairfield Heights or Fairfield West?
Fairfield West is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.28M versus $1.32M.
Which has better public transport, Fairfield Heights or Fairfield West?
Fairfield Heights has the higher transport score (Fairfield Heights 74/100 vs Fairfield West 64/100).
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