Fairfield at a glance
Median house
$1,250,000
+5.0% over 12 months
Median unit
$420,000
Weekly rent
$670
Houses · units $560
Gross yield
2.8%
Houses, on the median
Population
18.6k
Median age 40
Walk score
80
Very walkable
Prices: Median of 156 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2165), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,250,000 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median (156 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $420,000, roughly 66% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+5%).
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $250,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +5%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
House prices in Fairfield.
Median house price
$1,250,000
+5.0% over the past year. Median unit price $420,000.
Median of 156 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$670/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$560/wk
Owner occupied
39%
Renter occupied
58%
At a deeper level
$1,250,000
+5.0% annual growth
$420,000
18,596
Median age: 40
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at +5.0%/yr
2021
$979K
5-year change
+28%
2026
$1.3M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Fairfield.
Fairfield's median house price is $1,250,000 (median of 156 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2165 (NSW), Cumberland Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Fairfield (2165) sits in the Cumberland region of NSW. The median house here is $1,250,000, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +5% over the past year, ahead of the NSW average (3%).
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.
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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
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.79% (median rent $670/wk against a $1,250,000 price tag). Units yield 6.93% 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. The 12-month growth of +5% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20262.79%
Based on $1,250,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20266.93%
Based on $420,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+5.0%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202639%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
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.
1,236
total offences in 2026
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 2026· 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
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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 $1,250,000 (median of 156 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $420,000. Annual growth is +5.0%.
- How much is my house worth in Fairfield?
- A useful starting point is the Fairfield median house price of $1,250,000 (units $420,000). 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 a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Fairfield is 2.8%: the median weekly house rent is $670 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2165), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,250,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 5.0% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Fairfield 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 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 $670, for units it's $560.
- 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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