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Fairfield

NSW 2165 • Greater Sydney

18,596
Population (2021)
$23,608
Median Income
4.43 km²
Area
17m
Elevation
Multicultural HubAffordableWorking ClassRegional Centre

About Fairfield

Fairfield is the heart of one of Australia's most diverse local government areas, where over 18,000 residents from Vietnamese, Middle Eastern, Pacific Islander, and numerous other backgrounds have built a genuinely multicultural community. The train station provides CBD connectivity, and the suburb serves as the commercial centre for the broader Fairfield region.

The shopping precinct mixes everyday retail with ethnic grocers and restaurants serving the diverse community. Fairfield Showground hosts regular markets and community events, and the nearby Western Sydney Parklands provide extensive green space. Fairfield attracts working families and migrants seeking affordable housing with cultural community support. It's the most diverse corner of Australia's most multicultural city.

Fairfield falls under postcode 2165 and is governed by Fairfield Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Fairfield electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2165
Urban Area
Fairfield - East
LGA
Fairfield
Federal Electorate
Mcmahon
State Electorate
Fairfield
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.87°, 150.95°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
4.43 km²
Elevation
17m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Fairfield Forum Shopping Centre Cnr Station Street & Ware Street Fairfield 2165 NSW
  • Woolworths
    Neeta City Shopping Centre, 1-29 Court Street Fairfield 2165 NSW
  • ALDI
    8 - 36 Station Street, Fairfield NSW 2165

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Fairfield, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Fairfield Railway Station group
Great Southern Railway, Fairfield • SHR #01143

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$365
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
40 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
18,081
Census 2021
18,596
▲ 2.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$20,592
Income 2021
$23,608
▲ 14.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,172
Born Overseas 12,172

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Iraq 4,200
  • 2. Vietnam 1,827
  • 3. China 509
  • 4. Cambodia 394
  • 5. Philippines 304
  • 6. Lebanon 275
  • 7. Iran 186
  • 8. New Zealand 167
  • 9. Bosnia & Herzegovina 166
  • 10. Italy 161
  • 11. Fiji 145
  • 12. Chile 141
  • 13. India 126
  • 14. Thailand 103
  • 15. Croatia 82

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Vietnamese 2,081
Chinese 1,903
Australian 1,281
English 1,087
Filipino 400
Italian 373
Lebanese 352
Serbian 347
Indian 230
Spanish 206

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

940
Both parents born in Australia
15,609
Both parents born overseas
676
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
57.1%
No Religion
11.9%
Buddhism
11.7%
Islam
8.5%
Hinduism
1.2%
Sikhism
0.1%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
947 (5.1%)
5-14 years
2,188 (11.8%)
15-19 years
1,163 (6.3%)
20-24 years
1,185 (6.4%)
25-34 years
2,441 (13.1%)
35-44 years
2,409 (13.0%)
45-54 years
2,533 (13.6%)
55-64 years
2,583 (13.9%)
65-74 years
1,840 (9.9%)
75-84 years
942 (5.1%)
85+ years
365 (2.0%)

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