Fairfield
VIC 3078 · Yarra
6,535 (2021) → 7,479 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Fairfield is a high growth suburb in Yarra, VIC 3078, about 6km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.64M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 99/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Fairfield has an overall score of 96/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 53/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.24%), Greece (2.59%), Italy (1.79%), New Zealand (1.42%), USA (0.92%)
Top languages: Greek (5.54%), Italian (2.82%), Mandarin (1.09%), Spanish (1.07%), Vietnamese (0.98%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
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: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1105 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Fairfield Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1169
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Anthony's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.6kmICSEA 1139
- Spensley Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1155
- Westgarth Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1196
- Alphington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1184
- Alphington Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1138
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1120
- Santa Maria CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1106
- Northcote Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1169
- Sophia Mundi Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1111
- Xavier College - Burke HallCombined · Catholic · 2.4km
- Giant Steps MelbournePrimary · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1124
- Clifton Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1182
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
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
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Fairfield
Is Fairfield safe?
Fairfield has a residential safety score of 53/100, 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 8,768 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Fairfield?
In Fairfield, the .
How far is Fairfield from Melbourne CBD?
Fairfield is about 5.7 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 19 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Fairfield?
Fairfield has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1169 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Fairfield?
Fairfield has a transport score of 99/100 and 40 bus stops.