Fairfield
NSW 2165 · Fairfield
18,596 (2021) → 19,627 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 is a moderate growth suburb in Fairfield, NSW 2165, about 24km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.27M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 8 schools, a transport score of 95/100, and is about 21km inland. Fairfield has an overall score of 80/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 67/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Iraq (22.59%), Vietnam (9.82%), China (2.74%), Cambodia (2.12%), Philippines (1.63%)
Top languages: Arabic (16.72%), Vietnamese (12.03%), Mandarin (2.97%), Cantonese (2.77%), Spanish (2.3%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 2025
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 994 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1006
- Patrician Brothers' College FairfieldSecondary · CatholicICSEA 980
- Warakirri CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 913
- Fairfield Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 910
- Fairvale Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 906
- Fairfield Heights Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 896
- Fairfield High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 889
- Indie School FairfieldSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Canley Vale High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 959
- Verona SchoolCombined · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 894
- Yennora Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 936
- Villawood North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 939
- Pal Buddhist SchoolCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1018
- Fairvale High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 918
- Canley Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 972
- Carramar Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 953
- Lansvale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 974
- St Gertrude's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1002
- Fairfield West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 925
- Smithfield Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 951
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Fairfield
Is Fairfield safe?
Fairfield has a residential safety score of 67/100, 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 12,191 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Fairfield?
In Fairfield, the median house price is $1.27M and the median unit price is $450K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Fairfield from Sydney CBD?
Fairfield is about 23.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 55 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Fairfield?
Fairfield has 8 schools, with an average ICSEA of 929 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Fairfield?
Fairfield has a transport score of 95/100, including 1 train station and 67 bus stops.