Fairfield NSW 2165 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Fairfield is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2165). The median sale price is $539k (+48% since 2011). The median weekly rent is $650/week, a gross rental yield of about 6.3%. It has a population of about 18,596 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $700,000 |
| 2022 | $630,000 |
| 2023 | $525,000 |
| 2024 | $606,000 |
| 2025 | $746,500 |
| 2026 | $539,250 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | $280 |
| 2-bedroom | $550 |
| 3-bedroom | $680 |
| 4+ bed | $900 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly apartment (50% of recorded sales).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 18,596
- Median age: 40
- Median weekly household income: $1,092
- Average household size: 2.9
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 829 · 3th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 891 · 12th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Schools in Fairfield
- Fairfield High School · Secondary School
- Fairvale Public School · Primary School
- Fairfield Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Fairfield Station (train), about 0.4 km from the suburb centre.
Land value
Median land value: $826,000 (2025 base year). This is land value, not market sale price. Source: NSW Valuer General (CC BY).
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Fairfield?
The median sale price in Fairfield NSW 2165 is $539,250, up 48% since 2011. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Fairfield?
The median weekly rent in Fairfield (postcode 2165) is $650 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Fairfield?
The estimated gross rental yield in Fairfield is about 6.3%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Fairfield?
Schools located in Fairfield include Fairfield High School, Fairvale Public School, Fairfield Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Fairfield East 2165
- Fairfield Heights 2165
- Carramar 2163
- Canley Vale 2166
- Fairfield West 2165
- Yennora 2161
- Smithfield 2164
- Guildford West 2161
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.