Fairfield East vs Fairfield Heights, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Fairfield East | Fairfield Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.8/100 | 44.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.8/100 | 48.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.2 / 1k | 71.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 92 | 30 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 53 | 46 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 3 |
| Population | 5,198 | 8,269 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesFairfield Heights
- Best for best schoolsFairfield East
Comparison summary
Fairfield East and Fairfield Heights offer different strengths across official suburb data. Fairfield East leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Fairfield East; Parks & reserves favours Fairfield East; Public transport stops favours Fairfield East. Quick verdicts: Families → Fairfield Heights, Best schools → Fairfield East.