Fairfield at a glance
Median house
$1,100,000
Median unit
$420,000
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
80
Very walkable
Population
18.6k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Fairfield.
The postcode for Fairfield is 2165 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
The median house price in Fairfield is $1,100,000.
Fairfield (2165) sits in the Cumberland region of NSW. The median house here is $1,100,000, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M.
Fairfield has roughly 18,596 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot. Listings here typically sell in 42 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Fairfield scores 80/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Fairfield's population at 18,596, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (39% own, 58% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
18,596
Median age
40
Family households
74%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,100,000 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median. Units come in around $420,000, roughly 62% below the house median. Days on market run long (42 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $220,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (42 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,100,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $420,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$365/wk
Owner occupied
39%
Renter occupied
58%
At a deeper level
$1,100,000
$420,000
42
Average days to sell
18,596
Median age: 40
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.89% (median rent $400/wk against a $1,100,000 price tag). Units yield 4.52% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 58% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.89%
Based on $1,100,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.52%
Based on $420,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202639%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202442 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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
2,267
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.
80
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Fairfield.
Local schools for Fairfield
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Fairfield Public School
Fairfield Heights Public School
Fairfield High 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.
- What is the median house price in Fairfield?
- The median house price in Fairfield, NSW 2165 is $1,100,000. The median unit price is $420,000.
- What is the Fairfield postcode?
- Fairfield is in the 2165 postcode, in NSW, in the Cumberland Council region.
- Where is Fairfield?
- Fairfield 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?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $365.
- What schools are in Fairfield?
- There are 20 schools serving Fairfield on this page, including Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Warakirri College, Fairfield Public School.
- How walkable is Fairfield?
- Fairfield has a Walk Score of 80 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Fairfield?
- Fairfield is close to Yennora, Fairfield Heights, Fairfield East, Carramar, Canley Vale.
- What is the population of Fairfield?
- The population of Fairfield is approximately 18,596 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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