FAIRFIELD WEST
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About FAIRFIELD WEST
Fairfield West is located in Western Sydney, approximately 34.7km from CBD, about 77 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 12,981 with a density of 4035 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 Fairvale High School has 45 Distinguished Achievers.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 2642 per 100,000, 0.40x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.
Demographics: Vietnamese comprises 17.70%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (9.48%) and Chinese (8.84%), Chinese proportion close to NSW average.
Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Fairfield West 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 West has a crime rate of 2642 per 100,000, which is 0.40x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.
Government schools: Fairvale High School, 2024 HSC results: 45 Distinguished Achievers, AU Guide Score 51.2. Catholic schools: Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield, 2024 HSC results: 42 Distinguished Achievers, AU Guide Score 52.1 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: Pal Buddhist School, 2024 HSC results: 6 Distinguished Achievers (neighbouring suburb).
According to ABS 2021 Census, Fairfield West has a population of 12,981, with Chinese comprising 8.80%. Chinese proportion close to NSW average. Main ethnic groups: Vietnamese (17.70%), Aust (9.48%), Chinese (8.84%), English (8.39%), Italian (2.82%).
Fairfield West is approximately 34.7km from Sydney CBD, about 41 minutes by car or 77 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Outer ring suburb, moderate commute time.