Fairfield vs Dutton Park
Fairfield scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 90/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fairfield (1106) sits above Dutton Park (1105).
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Fairfield and Dutton Park side by side
| Measure | Fairfield | Dutton Park |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $365/wk | $430/wk |
| Unit rent | $575/wk | $740/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 35.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 63.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1106 | 1105 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 90 |
| Transit score | 30 | 30 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 2,134 |
| Median age | – | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 971 mm | 967 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.2°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Fairfield edges out on average school ICSEA (1106 vs 1105).
Fairfield vs Dutton Park: common questions
Does Fairfield or Dutton Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fairfield scores 1106 vs 1105 in Dutton Park. 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 is more walkable, Fairfield or Dutton Park?
Fairfield scores 100/100 on walkability vs 90/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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