Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.6 km apart, on the same open data. Fairfield East scores higher on 2 of 10 measures.
| Fairfield East | Old Guildford | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 34 | 61 |
| Safety | 26 | 39 |
| Wealth | 3 | 12 |
| Value | 34 | 12 |
| Parks | 78 | 5 |
| Cafés | 13 | 13 |
| Transit | 55 | 77 |
| Green space | 34 | 37 |
| Active & healthy | 22 | 37 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 56 | 56 |
| Median rent | $300/wk | $420/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $1,320,000 | $1,360,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 67 | 47 |
| Population | 5,198 | 2,857 |
| Full profile | Fairfield East in full | Old Guildford in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Old Guildford scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Fairfield East has the lower median house price of the two ($1,320,000 vs $1,360,000).
Fairfield East scores higher on 2 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Fairfield East or Old Guildford.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →