Fairfield
VIC 3078 • Greater Melbourne
About Fairfield
Fairfield is a vibrant inner-city suburb located just 6 kilometres north-east of Melbourne's CBD, within the City of Darebin. Home to around 6,500 residents, this culturally diverse neighbourhood features a charming mix of Victorian-era cottages, Californian bungalows, and modern townhouses along leafy residential streets. The suburb has a progressive, arts-oriented community with a strong median income and a healthy mix of young professionals, families, and long-term residents.
Fairfield is famous for the iconic Fairfield Boathouse on the Yarra River, a popular destination for weekend kayaking and riverside dining. The Station Street village strip offers an eclectic collection of independent cafés, restaurants, grocers, and specialty shops reflecting the suburb's multicultural character. Excellent schools, parklands along the Yarra and Merri Creek, and seamless train connectivity to the CBD make Fairfield highly desirable for families and professionals seeking an inner-city lifestyle with a community village feel.
Fairfield falls under postcode 3078 and is governed by Darebin Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Northcote (Northern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 246 — La Trobe University via Heidelberg 20 min
- 504 — Moonee Ponds via Northcote 25 min
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Fairfield Station provides excellent access to the CBD via the Hurstbridge line with trains running every 10-15 minutes during peak hours.
Highly walkable with Station Street shops, train station, parks, and essential services all within easy walking distance.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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18 Old Heidelberg Road
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Yarralea Street
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Langridge Street
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52 Austin Street
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 212
- 2. Greece 169
- 3. Italy 117
- 4. New Zealand 93
- 5. United States 60
- 6. India 59
- 7. China 52
- 8. Vietnam 48
- 9. Malaysia 31
- 10. Ireland 30
- 11. North Macedonia 30
- 12. Canada 29
- 13. Scotland 26
- 14. Germany 25
- 15. Japan 23
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)