Fairfield vs Old Guildford
The verdict
Fairfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.33M versus $1.51M in Old Guildford. Fairfield rates higher for transport (95 vs 79). Old Guildford is closer to the coast (19.2 km vs 21.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Old Guildford rates higher (96 vs 67/100 in Fairfield).
Scores
| Fairfield | Old Guildford | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 73 |
| Transport | 95 | 79 |
| Education | 49 | 47 |
| Liveability | 91 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fairfield | Old Guildford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,596 | 2,857 |
| Median age | 40 | 29 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,092 | $1,511 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.7% | 25.5% |
| Born in Australia | 27.8% | 53.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.8 |
Growth: Fairfield Moderate Growth · Old Guildford Moderate Growth
Property
| Fairfield | Old Guildford | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.33M | $1.51M |
| Median unit price | $480K | $1.38M |
| House price YoY | 10.1% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 53 | 66 |
Median price history
Safety
| Fairfield | Old Guildford | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 67 | 96 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 134 | 35 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 145 | 140 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 527 | 280 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,706 | 3,850 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fairfield | Old Guildford | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 1 |
| Government | 4 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 923 | 903 |
See the full school list on each profile: Fairfield · Old Guildford
Transport
| Fairfield | Old Guildford | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 79 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 67 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 55 | 74 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 450 m | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Fairfield | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 0 |
| Parks | 14 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.3 km | 19.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 23.5 km | 20.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 2.3 km |
Population & growth
| Fairfield | Old Guildford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 18,596 | 2,857 |
| Estimated 2025 | 19,627 | 2,968 |
| Projected 2041 | 21,453 | 3,456 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.36% | 0.96% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fairfield or Old Guildford?
Old Guildford has the higher residential safety score (Fairfield 67/100 vs Old Guildford 96/100).
Which is more affordable, Fairfield or Old Guildford?
Fairfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.33M versus $1.51M.
Which has better schools, Fairfield or Old Guildford?
Fairfield has a higher average school ICSEA (Fairfield 923 vs Old Guildford 903; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Fairfield or Old Guildford?
Fairfield has the higher transport score (Fairfield 95/100 vs Old Guildford 79/100).
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