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Fairfield

NSW 2165 • Greater Sydney

18,596
Population (2021)
$23,608
Median Income
4.43 km²
Area
$365/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalAffordableSouth-Western SydneyFamily-FriendlyTrain AccessVietnamese-Australian

About Fairfield

Fairfield is a culturally rich outer-southwestern suburb of Sydney, located 33 km from the CBD in Fairfield City, with around 18,600 residents. It is home to one of Australia's most diverse migrant communities, with large Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, and other Southeast Asian populations who transformed the suburb from the 1970s onward. Fairfield is the administrative centre of Fairfield City Council and features a busy town centre reflecting this multicultural heritage. The suburb offers authentic cultural experiences that rival dedicated precincts in central Sydney.

The Neeta City shopping centre and Fairfield Forum anchor the retail scene, while Fairfield Road is lined with some of Sydney's finest Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Pan-Asian restaurants and grocers. Fairfield is a suburb where community bonds are incredibly strong, with cultural festivals, community organisations, and multilingual services woven into daily life. Housing is affordable relative to inner Sydney, and the suburb continues to attract new migrant communities adding fresh layers to its multicultural fabric. The weekly Fairfield City Farm markets and community events foster a genuine sense of belonging.

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 / Council
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

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Fairfield
0.4 km
5 min

Bus Services

  • 906, 907, 908 — Liverpool, Cabramatta, Parramatta 15-30 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
33 km
By Train
52 min to Central
By Car (Peak)
45-65 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
35 min

🛣️ T2 via Granville and Strathfield to Central; Liverpool a short 15 min drive

Walkability Walkable

Good walkability in town centre; residential areas moderate with some car dependence

🛒 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

🔍 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 by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Fairfield Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Fairfield" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$365
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
40 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
10%

401 state housing + 197 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 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

🧬 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%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Which train line serves Fairfield? +

Fairfield is served by the T2 Inner West & Leppington Line, with trains to Central Station taking approximately 52 minutes and frequent connections to Liverpool and Parramatta.

What is the median rent in Fairfield? +

The median weekly rent in Fairfield is approximately $365 per week, making it one of the more affordable suburbs in Greater Sydney with train access to the CBD.

Which council/LGA covers Fairfield? +

Fairfield is the administrative centre of Fairfield City Council, one of Greater Sydney's most culturally diverse local government areas in the south-west of Sydney.

What is Fairfield known for? +

Fairfield is internationally recognised for its extraordinary multicultural character, particularly its Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Southeast Asian communities, which have created some of Sydney's most authentic and affordable Asian dining and shopping experiences.