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Fairfield West

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2165
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FAIRFIELD WEST, 2165 delivered a stronger performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value.

Average median house prices in NSW have risen as a whole, pulling FAIRFIELD WEST, 2165 values up and netting property investors a capital gain of 5.35% for the past year.

Investors saw the median home price rise to $1,230,000.

Profits due to an upward trend in home prices in the suburb averaged 13.26% per annum over a 3-year period.

FAIRFIELD WEST now ranks at the 258th place on a list of fastest growing suburbs in the territory.

Figures from the previous quarter show that capital gains for real estate buyers in FAIRFIELD WEST are low, as opposed to average gains per annum over the past five years.

Because of this real estate investors could earn a rental income of $650 based on current median home prices.

Regardless, it is expected for properties to spend some time on the market prior to a successful sale. In FAIRFIELD WEST, homes and units usually stay on listing for an average of 53.3 days.

In 2016, 131 properties were sold in FAIRFIELD WEST during the past year, making it the 1227th most active market in NSW based on total real estate transactions.

Surburb overview

Fairfield West is located approximately 34 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, within the City of Fairfield in Greater Western Sydney. The suburb covers approximately 3.2 square kilometres and features a mix of low-density residential neighbourhoods alongside pockets of light commercial and industrial zones.

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 12,981 residents, reflecting steady growth in recent years and a density of about 4,060 people per square kilometre. Cultural diversity is a strong component of the suburb, in line with the wider Fairfield LGA, where approximately 56 per cent of residents are born overseas and many speak languages other than English at home.

Data from the 2021 Census show that nearly 55 per cent of commuters travel by car, while just over 3 per cent use public transport and around 22 per cent work from home. Fairfield West does not have its own train station; the closest rail access is through Fairfield Station on the T2 and T5 lines, which can be reached via a short bus ride or a 40-minute walk. 

Several bus routes serve the suburb along major corridors such as The Horsley Drive and Polding Street, linking residents to commercial centres and adjoining suburbs.

Local amenities include convenience stores, cafes, and service stations located along main streets. Larger retail, healthcare, and fresh-food offerings are available nearby in Fairfield and Canley Heights.

Families often utilise educational facilities, including Fairfield West Public School and the noted Westfields Sports High School, which enrols around 1,440 students and specialises in elite athletics within its suburban campus.

Recreational opportunities abound in Fairfield West Park and its surrounding green spaces, which offer playgrounds, picnic areas, and walking trails. The expansive Fairfield Park Precinct, just a short distance away, features sports fields, aquatic facilities, and an adventure playground.

The housing stock consists mainly of standalone homes, which appeal to families and owner-occupiers, supported by nearby industrial and commercial jobs. Transport infrastructure, including road links such as the Cumberland Highway and access to the M4/M5 corridors, 

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