Fairfield Heights at a glance
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Population
8,269
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Fairfield Heights.
The postcode for Fairfield Heights is 2165 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Fairfield Heights (2165) sits in the Cumberland region of NSW.
Fairfield Heights has roughly 8,269 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Fairfield Heights scores 20/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
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, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Fairfield Heights's population at 8,269, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (48% own, 49% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
8,269
Median age
38
Family households
80%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
48%
Renter occupied
49%
At a deeper level
8,269
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
325
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
Getting around
Walkability.
20
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Fairfield Heights.
Local schools for Fairfield Heights
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Government School Catchment
Fairfield Heights Public School
Fairvale Public School
Fairfield 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 Heights.
- What is the Fairfield Heights postcode?
- Fairfield Heights is in the 2165 postcode, in NSW, in the Cumberland Council region.
- Where is Fairfield Heights?
- Fairfield Heights 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 Heights?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Fairfield Heights?
- There are 20 schools serving Fairfield Heights on this page, including Fairfield Heights Public School, Fairvale Public School, Warakirri College.
- How walkable is Fairfield Heights?
- Fairfield Heights has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Fairfield Heights?
- Fairfield Heights is close to Fairfield, Smithfield, Fairfield West, Canley Vale, Yennora.
- What is the population of Fairfield Heights?
- The population of Fairfield Heights is approximately 8,269 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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