NSW2165· Pop. 45,046Cumberland

FAIRFIELD WEST

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

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

2.1%

modelled estimate

AI insights for FAIRFIELD WEST

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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FAIRFIELD WEST 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

+5.3%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-7.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.96%

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

59 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

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 WEST 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

4.1%

Population growth

+3.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

14.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

55%

35% apartments

Degree qualified

35.7%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

18.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

400 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

7.4%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

24.2 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

19 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

71.9%

Strong demand

Walkability

66 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

23.5 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

1,996/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2165

🏫6 Primary🎓4 Secondary⭐2 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🚃 4 tram🚌 30 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 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

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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