FAIRFIELD
FAIRFIELD Property Overview
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Catholic (1)
Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield
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Fairfield High School
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About FAIRFIELD
Fairfield is located in Western Sydney, approximately 31.6km from CBD, about 53 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 18,596 with a density of 4198 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,228,000, below Sydney average; unit median $450,000, below Sydney average.
Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Fairfield High School has 4 Distinguished Achievers; Catholic school Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield has 42.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 10088 per 100,000, 1.52x the NSW average, crime rate slightly above average.
Demographics: Vietnamese comprises 11.19%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Chinese (10.23%) and Australian (6.89%), notable Chinese community.
Transport: Has a train station.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Fairfield has a house median of $1,228,000 and unit median of $450,000. Property prices are below Sydney median, offering good value.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Fairfield has a crime rate of 10088 per 100,000, which is 1.52x the NSW average (6635). Slightly above NSW average, recommend understanding specific conditions.
Government schools: Fairfield High School, 2024 HSC results: 4 Distinguished Achievers. Catholic schools: Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield, 2024 HSC results: 42 Distinguished Achievers, AU Guide Score 52.1. Independent schools: Pal Buddhist School, 2024 HSC results: 6 Distinguished Achievers (neighbouring suburb).
According to ABS 2021 Census, Fairfield has a population of 18,596, with Chinese comprising 10.20%. Moderate Chinese population with established community presence. Main ethnic groups: Vietnamese (11.19%), Chinese (10.23%), Aust (6.89%), English (5.85%), Filipino (2.15%).
Fairfield is approximately 31.6km from Sydney CBD, about 42 minutes by car or 53 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T2 Leppington & Inner West Line; T5 Cumberland Line line(s). Outer ring suburb, moderate commute time.