Fairfield West

NSW 2165 • Greater Sydney

12,981
Population (2021)
$24,752
Median Income
3.22 km²
Area
$440/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalAffordableVietnamese CommunityFamily-Friendly

About Fairfield West

Fairfield West is a diverse suburb where nearly 13,000 residents from Vietnamese, Assyrian, and various other backgrounds have built multicultural community. Proximity to Fairfield station provides transport connectivity, and the suburb offers genuine affordability in Sydney's west.

Local shops feature ethnic grocers and community businesses. Parks and community facilities serve the diverse population. Fairfield West attracts multicultural families seeking affordable homes near established ethnic communities. It's diverse Western Sydney—affordable, community-focused, and culturally rich.

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

📍 Location

Postcode
2165
Urban Area
Fairfield - East
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.87°, 150.92°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
3.22 km²
Elevation
26m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Hamilton Road Fairfield West 2165 NSW

🎓 Schools

🔍 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 West by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Fairfield West Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$440
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
3.4 people
Median Age
36 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.7%

52 state housing + 7 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
11,575
Census 2021
12,981
12.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$22,620
Income 2021
$24,752
9.4% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,949
Born Overseas 7,277

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Iraq 2,342
  • 2. Vietnam 1,649
  • 3. Cambodia 378
  • 4. Lebanon 163
  • 5. New Zealand 139
  • 6. China 127
  • 7. Italy 115
  • 8. Chile 114
  • 9. Croatia 111
  • 10. Philippines 100

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Vietnamese 2,298
Australian 1,231
Chinese 1,147
English 1,089
Italian 366
Lebanese 278
Croatian 219
Irish 212
Scottish 163
Serbian 160

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,154
Both parents born in Australia
10,338
Both parents born overseas
669
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
58.1%
Buddhism
14.5%
No Religion
13.0%
Islam
5.9%
Hinduism
0.3%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
766 (5.9%)
5-14 years
1,858 (14.3%)
15-19 years
936 (7.2%)
20-24 years
968 (7.5%)
25-34 years
1,656 (12.8%)
35-44 years
1,622 (12.5%)
45-54 years
1,661 (12.8%)
55-64 years
1,532 (11.8%)
65-74 years
1,088 (8.4%)
75-84 years
711 (5.5%)
85+ years
176 (1.4%)

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