Fairfield vs Fairfield West, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Fairfield | Fairfield West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.9/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 27.4/100 | 48.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.3 / 1k | 71.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 127 | 107 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 227 | 113 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 6 |
| Population | 18,596 | 12,981 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for investmentFairfield West
- Best for best valueFairfield West
- Best for best schoolsFairfield
Comparison summary
Fairfield (NSW) and Fairfield West offer different strengths across official suburb data. Fairfield (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Fairfield (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Fairfield West; Schools & preschools favours Fairfield (NSW). Quick verdicts: Investment → Fairfield West, Best value → Fairfield West, Best schools → Fairfield (NSW).