Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.7 km apart, on the same open data. Fairfield Heights scores higher on 1 of 10 measures.
| Fairfield Heights | Fairfield West | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 2 | 73 |
| Safety | 52 | 64 |
| Wealth | 4 | 8 |
| Value | 1 | 3 |
| Parks | 10 | 68 |
| Cafés | 13 | 13 |
| Transit | 52 | 44 |
| Green space | 0 | 37 |
| Active & healthy | 9 | 37 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 67 | 68 |
| Median rent | $450/wk | $440/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $1,320,000 | $1,320,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 67 | 67 |
| Population | 8,269 | 12,981 |
| Full profile | Fairfield Heights in full | Fairfield West 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.
Fairfield West scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Fairfield Heights and Fairfield West have the same median house price.
Fairfield Heights scores higher on 1 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Fairfield Heights or Fairfield West.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →