FAIRFIELD

Sydney West
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House Median
This suburb $1,228,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $450,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 10,088
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 10.2%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 18,596
Density 4,198.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney West
State New South Wales

FAIRFIELD Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,228,000
House Sales Volume 100 sales
Unit Median $450,000
Unit Sales Volume 45 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $528/wk
3 Bed House $650/wk
2 Bed Unit $490/wk
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

FAIRFIELD Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Exercise Caution
Crime rate: 10,088 per 100,000 Above NSW average (6,635)
1.52x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

FAIRFIELD 10,088/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

FAIRFIELD has a crime rate above the NSW average. It's recommended to be mindful of personal and property security, avoid walking alone late at night, and keep valuables secured.

FAIRFIELD Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

18,596
Total Population
4,198
people/km² density
10.2%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
Vietnam
2,081 people
11.2%
2
China
1,903 people
10.2%
3
Australia
1,281 people
6.9%
4
England
1,087 people
5.9%
5
Philippines
400 people
2.2%

Transport

31.6 km
to Sydney CBD
42 min
drive to CBD
53 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools (2)

Catholic (1)

Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield

Details
52.1 score Year 7-12 Boys

Public (1)

Fairfield High School

Details
Year 7-12 Co-ed

FAIRFIELD Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 7 neighbouring suburbs

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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.