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Air quality in Fairlight (2094)

Air quality is an increasingly important factor for buyers in Fairlight (2094), particularly those with asthma, respiratory conditions, or young children. The data below shows the average AQI and the number of days per year on which air quality in the monitoring region exceeded the NSW standard, a figure most Sydney buyers have never seen but which varies meaningfully across the metropolitan area.

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Air quality in Fairlight

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FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
10:07 AEST
Cammeray station · 6.5 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 28 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.


Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
9.3µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
15.1µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.7pphm
1hr reading

AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Cammeray station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.

Sydney's air quality exceeds national standards on relatively few days per year compared to other major cities, but the distribution is uneven. Suburbs near major motorways, industrial precincts, or airports tend to see more exceedances. If Fairlight shows elevated PM2.5 readings, check whether the monitoring station is representative of residential streets or positioned near a pollution source. EPA station placement affects the numbers.

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