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Fairlight 2094 suburb insights

Located in the Northern Beaches council area, Fairlight (2094) 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 Fairlight 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 Fairlight?

Can I afford Fairlight?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Fairlight? Based on the suburb median of $1,595,000 (units) and the local median household income.


Monthly repayment
$7,873/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
55.9%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$1,276,000 loan
20% deposit ($319,000)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 56% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.


Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Fairlight55.9%
Sydney median income87.8%
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.

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

Rental market in Fairlight

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer lodgements this quarter).

Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.


Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
Small sample
$975per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed

Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $1,035 per week (bond count suppressed)Mar 23: $888 per week (bond count suppressed)Jun 23: $860 per week (bond count suppressed)Sep 23: $810 per week (bond count suppressed)Dec 23: $850 per week (bond count suppressed)Mar 24: $900 per week (bond count suppressed)Jun 24: $890 per week (34 bonds)Sep 24: $900 per week (bond count suppressed)Dec 24: $885 per week (bond count suppressed)Mar 25: $920 per week (bond count suppressed)Jun 25: $1,050 per week (bond count suppressed)Sep 25: $975 per week (bond count suppressed)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25


Nearby suburbs · same combination

Balgowlah2093
$800$175
1.4 km away
Manly2095
$1,050$75
1.9 km away
Curl Curl2096
$900$75
2.4 km away
Seaforth2092
$1,775$800
2.9 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

Fairlight Lifestyle

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Fairlight

33
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:10 AEST
Cammeray station · 6.5 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 28 · Good

Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.


Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
5.2µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
16.7µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.4pphm
1hr reading

AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Cammeray station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.

Change

How might Fairlight change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2094

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2094. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Fairlight change?

Investor activity in Fairlight

2094 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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Also in Northern Beaches

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

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2094?
Fairlight is the primary suburb with postcode 2094 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Fairlight is the main locality.
Which local government area is Fairlight in?
Fairlight (2094) is located in the Northern Beaches local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Fairlight?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Fairlight (2094) 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 Fairlight flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Fairlight. 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 Fairlight?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Fairlight (2094), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Fairlight (2094) 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 Fairlight (2094). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Fairlight changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Fairlight (2094) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Fairlight in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Fairlight 2094: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Northern Beaches suburb index to compare nearby options.