Thinking about buying your first home in Fairfield (2165)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Fairfield is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Fairfield a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Fairfield (2165) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Fairfield suits buyers who prioritise affordability in the unit market, where the $440,000 median sits well below Sydney's typical entry point. At that price, the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme does not apply to houses here, so units are the realistic path in. The suburb has strong transport access, 82 services within 1.6 km, and a dense mix of supermarkets and medical facilities. The median age of 40 and established multicultural community suit buyers who value a lived-in, self-sufficient neighbourhood.
Who would not love it
The data is honest about the challenges. Fairfield sits in SEIFA decile 1 of 10 in NSW, meaning it ranks among the most disadvantaged postcodes in the state. School ICSEA scores average 912, below the national midpoint of 1000. The owner-occupier rate is just 39 per cent, and there are no gyms recorded within 1.6 km. If you are buying a house, the $1,190,000 median is a significant ask for a suburb with these socioeconomic indicators, and FHBAS eligibility does not apply at that price.
What to verify before you bid
- Unit strata: with 154 unit sales in the window and 46 per cent of dwellings being flats, obtain a full strata report and check for outstanding levies or building defect orders before committing. - School catchment: mean ICSEA of 912 across nine local public schools masks variation. Confirm the specific catchment school for any address and review its individual ICSEA and NAPLAN data. - Flood overlay: the data block does not include a flood risk rating. Request a Section 10.7 planning certificate from Fairfield City Council to check flood and drainage constraints on the specific lot.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Fairfield?
BOCSAR · FAIRFIELD 2165
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K12,19112 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY+52%Above Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Fairfield
Within LGA: Fairfield
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
AGAINST JUSTICE PROCEDURES46%653 reports
THEFT29%402 reports
TRANSPORT REGULATORY OFFENCES25%353 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED44%
NON-DOMESTIC56%
Across 218 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Fairfield
55
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
17:04 AEST
Liverpool station · 7.9 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 36 · Fair
Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
8.8µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
27.7µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.8pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Liverpool station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 64 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$490per week
Sep 2025 · 64 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
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NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2165
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2165. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Fairfield is the primary suburb with postcode 2165 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Fairfield is the main locality.
Which local government area is Fairfield in?
Fairfield (2165) is located in the Fairfield local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Fairfield?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Fairfield (2165) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Fairfield flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Fairfield. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Fairfield?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Fairfield (2165), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Fairfield (2165) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Fairfield (2165). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Fairfield changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Fairfield (2165) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
