Fairfield Heights
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Fairfield Heights, NSW 2165.
About Fairfield Heights
Welcome to Fairfield Heights
Fairfield Heights sits in Sydney's south-west, part of the wider Fairfield local government area roughly 30 kilometres from the CBD. It's a settled, family-oriented pocket bordered by Fairfield, Canley Vale, Carramar, Yennora and Fairfield East, offering the kind of established streetscapes and mid-century housing stock that appeal to buyers priced out of the inner west but still wanting good rail access and a strong sense of community.
With a population of 8,269 and a median age of 38, the suburb has a mature, settled feel rather than the churn of a rental or student hotspot. It's a place that suits families upgrading from units, couples wanting a house with a backyard, and long-term residents who've watched the area steadily gentrify while retaining its multicultural, working-class roots.
Lifestyle & dining
Fairfield Heights doesn't have a flashy main street of its own, but it borrows heavily from neighbouring Fairfield, whose commercial strip is one of south-western Sydney's most diverse food destinations. Vietnamese, Cambodian, Assyrian and Iraqi eateries, bakeries and grocers line the streets nearby, making a short drive or walk for dinner a genuinely rewarding option rather than a chore. Locally, life revolves around quiet residential streets, local parks and the kind of neighbourhood familiarity that comes with a stable, long-term population.
Shopping
Everyday shopping needs are covered by Fairfield's town centre, a few minutes away, which has a full range of supermarkets, discount retailers and specialty grocers reflecting the area's multicultural make-up. Canley Vale and Yennora also offer smaller strip shopping and convenience options, so residents have several nearby choices without needing to travel into the city.
Getting around
Transport is one of Fairfield Heights' quiet strengths. Fairfield station, on the doorstep via neighbouring Fairfield, connects to the T2 line through to the CBD, while Canley Vale station offers an alternative option to the south. The M4 and Cumberland Highway are both within easy reach for drivers, making trips to Parramatta, Liverpool or the airport reasonably straightforward. It's a suburb built around the car but with rail as a genuine commuting option.
Schools & families
The area is well served by public and Catholic primary and secondary schools across Fairfield, Canley Vale and Fairfield East, making it a practical base for families with school-age children who want to stay within a compact local network rather than travel far. The combination of established housing, local parks and nearby schools has long made this pocket popular with multi-generational families.
Housing & architecture
Housing here is predominantly detached: current listings show a 67/33 split between houses and townhouses, reflecting the suburb's post-war and mid-century subdivision pattern. Expect solid brick bungalows and single-storey homes on standard blocks, many extended or renovated over the years, alongside a growing number of townhouse developments that have added some density and variety to the streetscape.
The property market
Fairfield Heights has seen strong recent momentum, with house prices up 17.0% to a median of $1.11 million. That's a significant shift for a suburb once considered an affordable alternative to the inner west and puts it firmly in the mainstream Sydney market rather than the budget end. Renters pay a median of $670 a week, a figure that reflects steady demand from families wanting house-sized living without inner-city prices. With houses still making up the bulk of stock, buyers chasing land and townhouse buyers chasing lower entry points both have reasonable choice in the current listing mix.
Market snapshot
Fairfield Heights property market
Median sale price
$1.11m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$670
per week
Gross rental yield
3.1%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$855k
Median
$1.11m
Premium
$1.68m
Days on market
31
Auction clearance
73%
Sold this year
38
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +6.9% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Fairfield Heights by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Fairfield Heights, NSW 2165.
Population
8,269
residents (2021)
Median age
38
years
Household income
$1,285
median, per week
Median rent
$450
per week
Median mortgage
$2,167
per month
Mortgage / income
39%
stretched (>30%)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Fairfield Heights
$925k
1/42-44 Stanbrook Street
Sold ~July 2026
$890k
2/119-121 Polding Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.70m
152a Smart Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.05m
25A Beemera Street
Sold ~July 2026
$550k
68 Evans Street
Sold ~June 2026
$550k
10 Granville Street
Sold ~June 2026
$550k
5/41-43 Stanbrook Street
Sold ~June 2026
$1.63m
90 Dawson Street
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Fairfield Heights suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Fairfield Heights?
The median house price in Fairfield Heights, NSW is $1.11m for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 17.0%.
How much is rent in Fairfield Heights?
The median weekly rent in Fairfield Heights is around $670 per week.
Is Fairfield Heights a good place to live?
Fairfield Heights is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Fairfield Heights is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 8,269.
What is the population of Fairfield Heights?
Fairfield Heights has a population of 8,269 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 38.
How long do homes take to sell in Fairfield Heights?
Properties in Fairfield Heights take around 31 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 73%.
How much do you need to buy in Fairfield Heights?
Entry-level properties in Fairfield Heights start around $855k, while premium homes reach $1.68m.
What suburbs are near Fairfield Heights?
Suburbs near Fairfield Heights include Fairfield, Canley Vale, Carramar, Yennora and Fairfield East.
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