Fairfield East vs Guildford West.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,096,500 and $1,260,000. Guildford West edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Fairfield East (median $1,096,500) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Guildford West ($1,260,000). Over the past year, Guildford West (+11%) ran 18.1 percentage points ahead of Fairfield East (-7.1%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Guildford West (949) sits above Fairfield East (931). Guildford West skews owner-occupied (64%), Fairfield East runs more rental-dense (51% owner).
For buyers
Fairfield East is the lower entry point at $1,096,500 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Guildford West carries both higher gross yield (3.24% vs 3.18%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Guildford West edges out on average school ICSEA (949 vs 931).
Common questions
Is Fairfield East or Guildford West cheaper to buy in?
Fairfield East has the lower median house price at $1,096,500, roughly 13% below Guildford West ($1,260,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Fairfield East or Guildford West?
Over the past 12 months, Guildford West grew +11% vs -7.1% in Fairfield East, a gap of 18.1 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Fairfield East or Guildford West have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Guildford West scores 949 vs 931 in Fairfield East. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Fairfield East or Guildford West?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.24% in Guildford West vs 3.18% in Fairfield East. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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