Cumberland Council
Fairfield East
Fairfield East at a glance
Median house
$1,084,000
+0.4% year on year
Median unit
$308,880
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
–
Not yet scored
Population
5,198
Median age 37
About
Welcome to Fairfield East.
Fairfield East is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,084,000
+0.4% over the past year. Median unit price $308,880.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
51%
Renter occupied
44%
At a deeper level
$1,084,000
+0.4% annual growth
$308,880
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
5,198
Median age: 37
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.92%
Based on $1,084,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20265.05%
Based on $308,880 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+0.4%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202651%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +0.4%/yr
2021
$1.1M
5-year change
+2%
2026
$1.1M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
5,198
Median age
37
Family households
76%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
269
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Fairfield East.
Local schools for Fairfield East
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Verona School
Villawood North Public School
Yennora Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Fairfield East.
- What is the median house price in Fairfield East?
- The median house price in Fairfield East, NSW 2165 is $1,084,000. The median unit price is $308,880. Annual growth is +0.4%.
- What is the Fairfield East postcode?
- Fairfield East is in the 2165 postcode, in NSW, in the Cumberland Council region.
- What is the average rent in Fairfield East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Fairfield East?
- There are 20 schools serving Fairfield East on this page, including Verona School, Villawood North Public School, Yennora Public School.
- What suburbs are near Fairfield East?
- Fairfield East is close to Old Guildford, Yennora, Villawood, Fairfield, Carramar.
- What is the population of Fairfield East?
- Fairfield East has approximately 5,198 residents. The median age is 37.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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