NSW Property Intelligence
Fairfield EastNSW 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 East is home to ~5,198 residents (median age 37), with 44% of households renting.
Rent in Fairfield East
The median house rent in Fairfield East 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 East fall in the intake zones of Villawood North Public School, Chester Hill High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Villawood North Public School#1487 of 2159 in NSW
- Chester Hill High School#1702 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Fairfield East has 1 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register — including Genesis Early Learning.
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from Villawood Station (timetable, platform wait included):
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Neeta City Shopping Centre, Fairfield Forum. 1 Asian grocers (亚超) operate within 2km of the suburb centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Fairfield East (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 44 | Downward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 6 | Upward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13 | Downward |
Development activity
47 development applications were lodged in Fairfield East over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Fairfield East — quick answers
What is the median rent in Fairfield East?
Houses in Fairfield East (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 East?
Fairfield East addresses can be zoned for Villawood North Public School, Chester Hill High School. Villawood North Public School ranks in roughly the top 69% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Fairfield East?
Fairfield East has 1 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register.
How long is the commute from Fairfield East to the Sydney CBD?
From Villawood Station, a typical Tuesday-8am rail journey to the Sydney CBD takes about 51 minutes on the timetable, platform wait included.
How much development is happening in Fairfield East?
47 development applications were lodged in Fairfield East in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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