NSW2165· Pop. 45,046Cumberland

FAIRFIELD

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

53

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$1,022,500

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

3.0%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-18.2%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.0%

modelled estimate

AI insights for FAIRFIELD

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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FAIRFIELD shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$600/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+2.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-7.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.69%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

55 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$702k
2021
$849k
2022
$850k
2023
$880k
2024
$1050k
2025
$1250k
2026
$1023k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

FAIRFIELD is a metropolitan NSW suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro NSW suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 3.0% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,225/wk

$97k taxable p.a.

Renters

48.6%

48.0% owner-occupier

Median age

38.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.2%

Population growth

+3.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

14.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

58%

35% apartments

Degree qualified

49.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

23.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

480 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

8.8%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

24.2 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

33 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

71.9%

Strong demand

Walkability

66 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

23.5 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

1,996/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2165

🏫6 Primary🎓4 Secondary2 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 997

Villawood North Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 937

Fairvale Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 919

Fairfield West Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 914

Fairfield Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 901

Fairfield Heights Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 893

🎓Secondary (4)

Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 969

Westfields Sports High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 967

Fairvale High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 912

Fairfield High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 878

Special (2)

Warakirri College

Independent · Yrs 10-12

ICSEA 902

Verona School

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 889

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe
85/ 100

1.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Below average
923ICSEA · national avg 1000

12 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
59/ 100
🚆 3 train🚃 1 tram🚌 35 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

41

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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