Fairfield East
NSW 2165 • Greater Sydney
About Fairfield East
Fairfield East is a residential suburb in Greater Western Sydney, located approximately 27 kilometres west of the Sydney CBD in the City of Fairfield local government area. With a population of 5,198 at the 2021 census, it is a densely settled and culturally diverse community with roots dating to its subdivision in the 1870s–1880s. Originally farmland belonging to the Orchardleigh and Mark Lodge estates, it was home to the Cabrogal clan of the Dharug people prior to European settlement. The suburb covers just under 2 square kilometres and sits at a low elevation of 12 metres.
Fairfield East is a multicultural suburb with a mix of residential homes, places of worship, and small neighbourhood retail along Tangerine Street, alongside a significant industrial precinct. The Hamilton Grove Estate, completed in 2003, brought over 170 modern family homes and won a NSW Urban Development Institute Award. The suburb is served by Fairfield railway station (northwestern edge) and Yennora railway station providing regular train services to the City Circle and beyond. Residents benefit from proximity to Fairfield's diverse dining scene, markets, and community services.
Fairfield East falls under postcode 2165 and is governed by Fairfield Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Fairfield electorate.
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Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 906,908,909 — Fairfield Station / Liverpool / Cabramatta 10–20 min to Fairfield
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Fairfield Station is the primary transit hub with frequent T2 line services throughout the day.
Walkable to local shops, parks, and nearby train stations. Most amenities reachable on foot or by a short bus ride.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Fairfield Heights Public School ICSEA 8939724 2254 Station St
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Fairfield High School ICSEA 8789727 2111 The Horsley Drive
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Fairfield Public School ICSEA 9019724 1065 68-82 Smart St
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Fairvale Public School ICSEA 9199724 3470 Wolseley St
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Vine Street
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268 The Horsley
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Fairfield West Public School ICSEA 9149604 5568 Palmerston Rd
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Fairvale High School ICSEA 912Thorney Rd & Maude St
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Fairfield East by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Fairfield East Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Fairfield East" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
195 state housing + 81 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Vietnam 983
- 2. Iraq 373
- 3. Lebanon 154
- 4. China 140
- 5. Philippines 86
- 6. Myanmar 81
- 7. Thailand 62
- 8. Cambodia 58
- 9. New Zealand 56
- 10. Afghanistan 55
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)