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Fairfield West

NSW 2165 · Fairfield

12,981 (2021) → 13,552 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Fairfield local government area (est. 193,934 residents)

69
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

12,981
Population
$1.22M
Median house (2025)
90
Safety score
64
Transport score

Fairfield West is a stable suburb in Fairfield, NSW 2165, about 26km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.22M 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.

26.0 km
To Sydney CBD
23.7 km
To coast
$700/wk
Median rent (house)
2.7 km
To nearest station

Demographics

12,981
Population
36
Median age
3.4
Avg household

Age distribution

Fairfield LGA population (est. 2025)193,934
Median household income (weekly)$1,428
vs NSW median-22.8%
Bachelor degree or higher28.7%
Born in Australia38.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,146 / 161 / 251

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

$1.22M+17.8%
Median house (2025)
$626K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$700 / $580 wk
Rental yield (house)3.0%
Days on market (house)35 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

90
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

8
Break & enter dwelling62/100k
15
Steal from dwelling116/100k
9
Motor vehicle theft69/100k
51
Domestic assault393/100k
2
Robbery15/100k
26
Non-domestic assault200/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 348 (all categories, latest year)2,681 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

37

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

220
Within 10km3 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 990 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Westfields Sports High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 971
  • Fairfield West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 925
  • Fairvale High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 918

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Mary MacKillop Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 934
  • Smithfield West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 911
  • Fairvale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 906
  • King Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 991
  • Canley Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 936
  • Smithfield Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 951
  • Aspect Western Sydney School, SmithfieldPrimary · Independent · 1.9km
  • St Gertrude's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1002
  • Canley Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 972
  • William Stimson Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 976
  • Prairiewood High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 980
  • Fairfield Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 896

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

64
58Bus
CBD commute (est.)90 min (bus)
Nearest train stationCanley Vale (2.7 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

28.8°C
Summer max
17.8°C
Winter max
920mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

172 in suburbSupermarkets
270 in suburbCafes/Rest.
5618 in suburbParks
3014 in suburbPlaygrounds
1Pools
30 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
50 in suburbGPs
90 in suburbPharmacies
60 in suburbChildcare
40 in suburbLibraries
11743 in suburbSports fields
1Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalFairfield Hospital (2.1 km)
Nearest vet1.3 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (18.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

43

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

3
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
117
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

64

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

56
Parks
0
Nature reserves
131
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

42

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
2
Museums
5
Galleries
4
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

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

1

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

2
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.15

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate1.08%
Projected population 204113,700
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Fairfield

Canley Heights$1.22M73transportFairfield Heights$1.44M74transportWakeley$1.20M58transportPrairiewood$1.54M54transportCabramatta West$1.27M64transportSt Johns Park$1.36M60transport

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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 2,681 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Fairfield West?

In Fairfield West, the median house price is $1.22M and the median unit price is $626K. Median weekly house rent is $700.

How far is Fairfield West from Sydney CBD?

Fairfield West is about 26.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 90 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Fairfield West?

Fairfield West has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 938 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.