NSW Property Intelligence
FairfieldNSW 2165
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Fairfield is home to ~18,596 residents (median age 40), with 58% of households renting.
Rent in Fairfield
The median house rent in Fairfield is $680/week (476 new leases). Units have a median of $540/week (439 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2165, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $390/wk | $420/wk |
| 2 | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| 3 | $650/wk | $656/wk |
| 4+ | $900/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Fairfield fall in the intake zones of Fairfield Heights Public School, Fairfield High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Fairfield Heights Public School#1838 of 2159 in NSW
- Fairfield High School#1907 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Fairfield has 10 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 1 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including Fairfield Montessori Academy, Brighter Beginnings Early Education Centre, Cuddly Bear Pre-School and Long Day Care.
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from Fairfield Station (timetable, platform wait included):
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Fairfield Forum, Neeta City Shopping Centre. 1 Asian grocers (亚超) operate within 2km of the suburb centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Fairfield (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 226 | Stable |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 20 | Downward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 23 | Downward |
Development activity
82 development applications were lodged in Fairfield over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Fairfield — quick answers
What is the median rent in Fairfield?
Houses in Fairfield (postcode 2165) have a median asking rent of $680/week; units have a median of $540/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Fairfield?
Fairfield addresses can be zoned for Fairfield Heights Public School, Fairfield High School. Fairfield Heights Public School ranks in roughly the top 85% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Fairfield?
Fairfield has 10 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 1 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How long is the commute from Fairfield to the Sydney CBD?
From Fairfield Station, a typical Tuesday-8am rail journey to the Sydney CBD takes about 57 minutes on the timetable, platform wait included.
How much development is happening in Fairfield?
82 development applications were lodged in Fairfield in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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