Suburb comparison
Fairfield vs Fairfield West: which Sydney suburb suits you?
Both suburbs sit in the same tier — the table below highlights where each one leads.
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Fairfield
Fairfield
2165
Fairfield
Fairfield West
2165
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Fairfield | Fairfield West |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Fairfield West leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | C(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 2.5% | 2.5% |
FAMILYFamily | ||
| Sub-grade | D(-1) | D(-1) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 1/10 | 1/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 9 | 9 |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B-(0) | B▲(0) |
| Median house price | $1.19M | $1.19M |
| Median unit price | $440K | $573K |
| Median weekly rent | $600/wk | $600/wk |
| Annual price growth | +24.5%▲ | +18.8% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle | ||
| Sub-grade | C+(0) | C+(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 54 | 54 |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Fairfield if...
Tied on Finance.
Choose Fairfield West if...
- Fairfield West leads on Safety
- You want a lower entry price for a house
Tied on Finance.
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Common questions
- Is Fairfield or Fairfield West more expensive?
- Fairfield has the higher median house price ($1.19M) compared with $1.19M in Fairfield West.
- Which is better for renters — Fairfield or Fairfield West?
- Median weekly rent is $600/wk in Fairfield and $600/wk in Fairfield West, making Fairfield West the more affordable rental market.
- Is Fairfield or Fairfield West at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Fairfield vs Fairfield West?
- Fairfield has 9 schools in the postcode, and Fairfield West has 9. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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