Overall score
Fairfield Heights
36.0/100
Old Guildford
30.2/100
Fairfield Heights vs Old Guildford, NSW Suburb Comparison
Fairfield Heights for retirees and investment; Old Guildford for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Fairfield HeightsOld Guildford
Crime rate
Fairfield Heights
66.1 / 1k
Old Guildford
61.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fairfield Heights
50
Old Guildford
35
Population
Fairfield Heights
8,269
Old Guildford
2,857
Metric leadFairfield Heights 7Old Guildford 41 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesFairfield Heights
- Best for familiesOld Guildford
- Best for investmentFairfield Heights
- Best for best valueFairfield Heights
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Fairfield Heights | Old Guildford |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.0/100 | 30.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.7/100 | 20.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 66.1 / 1k | 61.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 31 |
| Walkability | 72.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 50 | 35 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 3 |
| Green cover | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Population | 8,269 | 2,857 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Fairfield Heights is a hillside established suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Old Guildford is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Fairfield Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Old Guildford keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Fairfield Heights is stronger for housing affordability, schools and education options, and walkability; Old Guildford answers with a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and a calmer planning outlook.
Fairfield Heights suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Old Guildford is the stronger match for retirees.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.