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Fairfield East

NSW 2165 • Greater Sydney

5,198
Population (2021)
$63,024
Median Household Income
1.99 km²
Area
$300/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalWestern SydneyFamily-FriendlyIndustrialEstablished Suburb

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

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2165
Urban Area
Fairfield - East
LGA / Council
Fairfield
Federal Electorate
Fowler
State Electorate
Fairfield
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.88°, 150.97°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
1.99 km²
Elevation
14m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Fairfield East for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$1.1M
42 sales · ▼ 7.1% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$300
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,900
Avg Household Size
3.2 people
Median Age
37 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
18.9%

195 state housing + 81 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Fairfield
0.8 km
10 min
Yennora
1.2 km
15 min

Bus Services

  • 906,908,909 — Fairfield Station / Liverpool / Cabramatta 10–20 min to Fairfield

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
27 km
By Train
45–55 min from Fairfield Station via T2 Line to Central
By Bus
60–80 min via multiple interchanges
By Car (Peak)
40–60 min via M4 or Hume Hwy
By Car (Off-Peak)
30–40 min via M4

🛣️ Fairfield Station is the primary transit hub with frequent T2 line services throughout the day.

Walkability Moderate

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

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Fairfield Local Government Area, which contains Fairfield East. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
97.5 / 100k
2yr Down 13.4% 10yr Down 9.2%
Motor vehicle theft
157.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 2.2%
Non-DV assault
290.7 / 100k
2yr Down 9.0% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
16.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
295 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 5.4%
View all 62 offence types for Fairfield →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,273
Census 2021
5,198
▼ 1.4% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$21,008
Personal Income 2021
$23,868
▲ 13.6% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$23,868 / yr
$459/wk
Household
$63,024 / yr
$1212/wk
Family
$71,188 / yr
$1369/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,037
Born Overseas 2,712

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)

Vietnamese 1,239
Chinese 625
Australian 492
English 417
Lebanese 407
Filipino 94
Italian 77
Irish 58
Scottish 51
Samoan 50

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

431
Both parents born in Australia
3,972
Both parents born overseas
328
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
35.2%
Islam
19.7%
Buddhism
19.1%
No Religion
14.9%
Hinduism
0.8%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
300 (5.8%)
5-14 years
714 (13.7%)
15-19 years
397 (7.6%)
20-24 years
363 (7.0%)
25-34 years
649 (12.5%)
35-44 years
645 (12.4%)
45-54 years
699 (13.4%)
55-64 years
610 (11.7%)
65-74 years
473 (9.1%)
75-84 years
230 (4.4%)
85+ years
124 (2.4%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fairfield East known for? +

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.

How far is Fairfield East from Sydney CBD? +

Fairfield East is approximately 27 kilometres from Sydney CBD. The drive takes approximately 40–60 min via M4 or Hume Hwy in peak hour and 30–40 min via M4 off-peak.

Does Fairfield East have public transport? +

The nearest train station is Fairfield (0.8 km away, approximately 10 min walk) on the T2 Inner West & Leppington Line. Bus services include 906,908,909, running to Fairfield Station / Liverpool / Cabramatta in approximately 10–20 min to Fairfield.

What is the population of Fairfield East? +

According to the 2021 Census, Fairfield East has a population of 5,198 residents. The suburb is part of the broader NSW metropolitan area.

Is Fairfield East a good place to live? +

Fairfield East is well-suited to families, offering a comfortable suburban lifestyle in NSW. The Hamilton Grove Estate, completed in 2003, brought over 170 modern family homes and won a NSW Urban Development Institute Award.

What is the postcode for Fairfield East? +

The postcode for Fairfield East is 2165. It is located in New South Wales (NSW).

What is the average income in Fairfield East? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Fairfield East is about $459 per week (around $23,900 per year). The median household income is $1,212 per week and the median family income is $1,369 per week.

What is the median house price in Fairfield East? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $1,096,500, down 7.1% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

What is the age profile of Fairfield East? +

The median age in Fairfield East is 37. The largest age group is 5–14 (714 residents, around 14%). Around 27% of residents are under 20 and about 16% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Fairfield East a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Fairfield East is part of the Fairfield LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

How much is rent in Fairfield East? +

In Fairfield East, the median weekly rent is $300, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,900 (2021 Census).