Suburb comparison
Fairfield vs Fairfield West — which Sydney suburb suits you?
Both suburbs sit in the same tier — the table below highlights where each one leads.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Fairfield
Fairfield
2165
Fairfield
Fairfield West
2165
Choose Fairfield if...
- Fairfield leads on 2 of the 3 head-to-head metrics
Choose Fairfield West if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
Common questions
- Is Fairfield or Fairfield West more expensive?
- Fairfield has the higher median house price ($1.19M) compared with $1.19M in Fairfield West.
- Which is better for renters — Fairfield or Fairfield West?
- Median weekly rent is $600/wk in Fairfield and $600/wk in Fairfield West, making Fairfield West the more affordable rental market.
- Is Fairfield or Fairfield West at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Fairfield vs Fairfield West?
- Fairfield has 9 schools in the postcode, and Fairfield West has 9. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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