Fairfield East, NSW 2165
Cumberland CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2165
Updated
Median house price
$1,096,500
-7.1% over the past year.
Median of 42 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Fairfield East at a glance
- Median unit
- $308,880
- Weekly rent
- $670
- Houses · units $560
- Population
- 5,198
- Median age 37
Prices: Median of 42 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2165), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Fairfield East
Houses change hands at $1,096,500 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median (42 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $308,880, roughly 72% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-7.1%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -7.1%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $219,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2165)
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What to know about Fairfield East
Fairfield East (2165) sits in the Cumberland region of NSW. The median house here is $1,096,500, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -7.1% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Fairfield East has roughly 5,198 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters.
What it’s like to live here
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 850 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Schools in Fairfield East
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Fairfield East's population at 5,198, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (51% own, 44% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 76%
- Lone person
- 21%
- Owner occupied
- 51%
- Renter occupied
- 44%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.18% (median rent $670/wk against a $1,096,500 price tag). Units yield 9.43% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 44% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 3.18%
- On the $1,096,500 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 9.43%
- On the $308,880 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- -7.1%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
146 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 850 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 29.4°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 5.9°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Fairfield East
- What is the median house price in Fairfield East?
- The median house price in Fairfield East, NSW 2165 is $1,096,500 (median of 42 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $308,880. Annual growth is -7.1%.
- How much is my house worth in Fairfield East?
- A useful starting point is the Fairfield East median house price of $1,096,500 (units $308,880). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Fairfield East a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Fairfield East is 3.2%: the median weekly house rent is $670 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2165), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,096,500 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 7.1% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Fairfield East is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Fairfield East postcode?
- Fairfield East is in the 2165 postcode, in NSW, in the Cumberland Council region.
- Where is Fairfield East?
- Fairfield East is a suburb in the Cumberland Council area, NSW 2165.
- What is the average rent in Fairfield East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $670, for units it's $560.
- 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?
- The population of Fairfield East is approximately 5,198 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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