Fairfield Heights vs Old Guildford, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Fairfield Heights | Old Guildford |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.1/100 | 34.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.8/100 | 30.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.2 / 1k | 63.0 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 31 |
| Walkability | 72.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 46 | 33 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 3 |
| Population | 8,269 | 2,857 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesOld Guildford
- Best for familiesOld Guildford
- Best for investmentFairfield Heights
- Best for best valueFairfield Heights
Comparison summary
Fairfield Heights and Old Guildford offer different strengths across official suburb data. Fairfield Heights leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Fairfield Heights; Housing (desirability) favours Fairfield Heights; Crime rate favours Old Guildford. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Old Guildford, Families → Old Guildford, Investment → Fairfield Heights, Best value → Fairfield Heights.