Fairfield Heights
NSW 2165 · Fairfield
8,269 (2021) → 8,633 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Fairfield local government area (est. 193,934 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Fairfield Heights is a stable suburb in Fairfield, NSW 2165, about 25km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.32M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 74/100, and is about 23km inland. Fairfield Heights has an overall score of 72/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 83/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2165 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Iraq (28.4%), Vietnam (8.84%), Cambodia (2.93%), China (1.63%), Lebanon (1.26%)
Top languages: Arabic (14.39%), Vietnamese (11.5%), Khmer (2.73%), Cantonese (2.14%), Spanish (1.75%)
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 994 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Fairfield Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 893
- Fairvale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 919
- Fairvale High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 912
- St Gertrude's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 992
- Fairfield Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 901
- Fairfield West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 914
- Warakirri CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 902
- Indie School FairfieldSecondary · Independent · 1.5km
- Smithfield Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 948
- Aspect Western Sydney School, SmithfieldPrimary · Independent · 1.6km
- Fairfield High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 878
- Westfields Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 967
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.
In this suburb
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
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
No data
No ACECQA-registered childcare services matched to this suburb.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Fairfield Heights
Is Fairfield Heights safe?
Fairfield Heights has a residential safety score of 83/100, 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 3,519 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Fairfield Heights?
In Fairfield Heights, the median house price is $1.32M and the median unit price is $888K. Median weekly house rent is $680.
How far is Fairfield Heights from Sydney CBD?
Fairfield Heights is about 24.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 86 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Fairfield Heights?
Fairfield Heights has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Fairfield Heights?
Fairfield Heights has a transport score of 74/100 and 18 bus stops.