Fairfield West vs Wakeley
The verdict
Fairfield West is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.28M versus $1.38M in Wakeley. Fairfield West rates higher for transport (64 vs 59). Fairfield West is closer to the coast (23.7 km vs 24.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Wakeley rates higher (95 vs 90/100 in Fairfield West).
Scores
| Fairfield West | Wakeley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 67 |
| Transport | 64 | 59 |
| Education | 47 | 51 |
| Liveability | 93 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fairfield West | Wakeley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,981 | 4,893 |
| Median age | 36 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,428 | $1,553 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.7% | 34.5% |
| Born in Australia | 38.1% | 37.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.4 | 3.2 |
Growth: Fairfield West Stable · Wakeley Stable
Property
| Fairfield West | Wakeley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.28M | $1.38M |
| Median unit price | $626K | $947K |
| House price YoY | 22.2% | 1.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $730 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 56 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Fairfield West | Wakeley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 90 | 95 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 62 | 82 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 69 | 82 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 393 | 327 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,327 | 2,126 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fairfield West | Wakeley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 931 | 960 |
See the full school list on each profile: Fairfield West · Wakeley
Transport
| Fairfield West | Wakeley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 59 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 58 | 22 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 75 | 78 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.7 km | 3.5 km |
Liveability
| Fairfield West | Wakeley | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 18 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.7 km | 24.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 26.0 km | 27.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.1 km | 1.7 km |
Population & growth
| Fairfield West | Wakeley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,981 | 4,893 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,552 | 4,902 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,700 | 4,970 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.08% | 0.05% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fairfield West or Wakeley?
Wakeley has the higher residential safety score (Fairfield West 90/100 vs Wakeley 95/100).
Which is more affordable, Fairfield West or Wakeley?
Fairfield West is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.28M versus $1.38M.
Which has better schools, Fairfield West or Wakeley?
Wakeley has a higher average school ICSEA (Fairfield West 931 vs Wakeley 960; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Fairfield West or Wakeley?
Fairfield West has the higher transport score (Fairfield West 64/100 vs Wakeley 59/100).
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