Fairfield East at a glance
Population
5,198
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Fairfield East.
The postcode for Fairfield East is 2165 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Fairfield East (2165) sits in the Cumberland region of NSW.
Fairfield East has roughly 5,198 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters.
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What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
5,198
Median age
37
Family households
76%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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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
5,198
Median age: 37
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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
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Government School Catchment
Verona School
Villawood North Public School
Yennora Public School
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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 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 of Sydney, in NSW 2165. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, 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?
- The population of Fairfield East is approximately 5,198 (2021 Census). 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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