Cumberland Council
Fairfield
Fairfield at a glance
Median house
$765,000
+26.2% year on year
Median unit
$308,880
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
80
Very walkable
Population
18.6k
Median age 40
About
Welcome to Fairfield.
Fairfield is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$765,000
+26.2% over the past year. Median unit price $308,880.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$365/wk
Owner occupied
39%
Renter occupied
58%
At a deeper level
$765,000
+26.2% annual growth
$308,880
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
18,596
Median age: 40
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.72%
Based on $765,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.14%
Based on $308,880 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+26.2%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202639%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 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.
5-year trajectory
at +26.2%/yr
2021
$239K
5-year change
+220%
2026
$765K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
18,596
Median age
40
Family households
74%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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 $765,000. The median unit price is $308,880. Annual growth is +26.2%.
- What is the Fairfield postcode?
- Fairfield is in the 2165 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Fairfield has approximately 18,596 residents. The median age is 40.
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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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