Fairfield East
NSW 2165 · Fairfield
5,198 (2021) → 5,399 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Fairfield local government area (est. 193,934 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Fairfield East is a moderate growth suburb in Fairfield, NSW 2165, about 22km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.29M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 82/100, and is about 20km inland. Fairfield East has an overall score of 75/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 62/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2165 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Vietnam (18.91%), Iraq (7.18%), Lebanon (2.96%), China (2.69%), Philippines (1.65%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (24.64%), Arabic (16.37%), Cantonese (4.35%), Mandarin (2.64%), Spanish (1.85%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1001 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Villawood North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 937
Nearby (within 10km)
- Verona SchoolCombined · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 889
- Yennora Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 933
- Patrician Brothers' College FairfieldSecondary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 969
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 997
- Carramar Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 931
- Old Guildford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 903
- Fairfield High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 878
- Indie School FairfieldSecondary · Independent · 1.6km
- Warakirri CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 902
- Rowland Hassall SchoolCombined · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 889
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1053
- Fairfield Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 901
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Fairfield East
Is Fairfield East safe?
Fairfield East has a residential safety score of 62/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,810 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Fairfield East?
In Fairfield East, the median house price is $1.29M and the median unit price is $790K. Median weekly house rent is $680.
How far is Fairfield East from Sydney CBD?
Fairfield East is about 21.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 77 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Fairfield East?
Fairfield East has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 937 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Fairfield East?
Fairfield East has a transport score of 82/100 and 54 bus stops.