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Fairfield West 2165 suburb insights

Located in the Fairfield council area, Fairfield West (2165) is one of greater Sydney's residential suburbs covered by Stickybeak's property analysis tool. The 16 data cards on this page address four questions every buyer should ask: whether you can afford the suburb (median prices, rental yield, first home buyer schemes), what life would be like there (schools, childcare, walkability, commute to the CBD), whether there are any dealbreakers (flood risk, bushfire zones, air quality, traffic), and how Fairfield West is likely to change over time (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics). Data is drawn from NSW Planning, Transport for NSW, the ABS, and other authoritative government sources. Use the sticky navigation bar at the top to move directly between sections.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

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Affordability

Can I afford Fairfield West?

Can I afford Fairfield West?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Fairfield West? Based on the suburb median of $1,185,000 (houses) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$5,849/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
94.5%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$948,000 loan
20% deposit ($237,000)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 95% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Fairfield West94.5%
Sydney median income65.2%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.

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Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.
Can I afford Fairfield West?

Rental market in Fairfield West

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
Dec 22: $350 per week (73 bonds)Mar 23: $380 per week (70 bonds)Jun 23: $400 per week (59 bonds)Sep 23: $450 per week (47 bonds)Dec 23: $420 per week (63 bonds)Mar 24: $450 per week (51 bonds)Jun 24: $462 per week (54 bonds)Sep 24: $450 per week (49 bonds)Dec 24: $485 per week (42 bonds)Mar 25: $485 per week (62 bonds)Jun 25: $450 per week (48 bonds)Sep 25: $490 per week (64 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Cabramatta2166
$430▼$60
2.7 km away
Villawood2163
$430▼$60
3.3 km away
Guildford2161
$550▲$60
3.4 km away
Wetherill Park2164
$550▲$60
3.8 km away
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.

Lifestyle

Fairfield West Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Fairfield West

91
PoorAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:12 AEST
Liverpool station · 7.9 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 36 · Fair

Air quality may affect sensitive groups. Check daily readings.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
22.8µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
35.3µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.0pphm
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.
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Change

How might Fairfield West change?

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.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Fairfield West change?

Investor activity in Fairfield West

2165 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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1
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Also in Fairfield

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Fairfield postcodes, or explore the full Fairfield suburb index.

Cabramatta 2166Fairfield 2165Prairiewood 2176Villawood 2163

Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2165?
Fairfield West is the primary suburb with postcode 2165 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Fairfield West is the main locality.
Which local government area is Fairfield West in?
Fairfield West (2165) is located in the Fairfield local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Fairfield West?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Fairfield West (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 West flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Fairfield West. 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 West?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Fairfield West (2165), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Fairfield West (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 West (2165). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Fairfield West changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Fairfield West (2165) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Fairfield West in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Fairfield West 2165: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Fairfield suburb index to compare nearby options.