Fairfield West at a glance
Weekly rent
$670
Houses · units $560
Population
13.0k
Median age 36
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2165), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Market
House prices in Fairfield West.
Median house price
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Sales data as of September 2026
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$670/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$560/wk
Owner occupied
62%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
12,981
Median age: 36
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
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The brief
What to know about Fairfield West.
The postcode for Fairfield West is 2165 (NSW), Cumberland Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Fairfield West (2165) sits in the Cumberland region of NSW.
Fairfield West has roughly 12,981 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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 West scores 2/100 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 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Fairfield West's population at 12,981, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (62% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
12,981
Median age
36
Family households
85%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Safety
Crime and safety.
226
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.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Fairfield West.
Local schools for Fairfield West
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Government School Catchment
Fairfield West Public School
Westfields Sports High School
Fairvale High 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 West.
- What is the Fairfield West postcode?
- Fairfield West is in the 2165 postcode, in NSW, in the Cumberland Council region.
- Where is Fairfield West?
- Fairfield West 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 West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $670, for units it's $560.
- What schools are in Fairfield West?
- There are 20 schools serving Fairfield West on this page, including Fairfield West Public School, Westfields Sports High School, Fairvale High School.
- How walkable is Fairfield West?
- Fairfield West has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Fairfield West?
- Fairfield West is close to Wakeley, Smithfield West, Canley Heights, Fairfield Heights, Prairiewood.
- What is the population of Fairfield West?
- The population of Fairfield West is approximately 12,981 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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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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