Fairfield West
NSW 2165 · Fairfield
12,981 (2021) → 13,552 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 West is a stable suburb in Fairfield, NSW 2165, about 26km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.28M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 24km inland. Fairfield West has an overall score of 69/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 90/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2165 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Iraq (18.04%), Vietnam (12.7%), Cambodia (2.91%), Lebanon (1.26%), New Zealand (1.07%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (18.92%), Arabic (11.23%), Spanish (3.02%), Khmer (2.71%), Cantonese (1.72%)
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 990 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Westfields Sports High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 967
- Fairfield West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 914
- Fairvale High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 912
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mary MacKillop Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 935
- Smithfield West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 900
- Fairvale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 919
- King Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 985
- Canley Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 935
- Smithfield Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 948
- Aspect Western Sydney School, SmithfieldPrimary · Independent · 1.9km
- St Gertrude's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 992
- Canley Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 973
- William Stimson Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 973
- Prairiewood High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 978
- Fairfield Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 893
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
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
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
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 West
Is Fairfield West safe?
Fairfield West has a residential safety score of 90/100, 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 2,327 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Fairfield West?
In Fairfield West, the median house price is $1.28M and the median unit price is $626K. Median weekly house rent is $680.
How far is Fairfield West from Sydney CBD?
Fairfield West is about 26.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 75 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Fairfield West?
Fairfield West has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 931 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Fairfield West?
Fairfield West has a transport score of 64/100 and 58 bus stops.