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Fairfield Heights vs Smithfield

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 2.1 km apart, on the same open data. Fairfield Heights scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

Fairfield HeightsSmithfield
Active250
Safety5234
Wealth45
Value14
Parks1036
Cafés1313
Transit5234
Green space048
Active & healthy937
Schools nearby (OSM)6718
Median rent$450/wk $400/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$1,320,000$1,415,000
House sales this quarter6744
Population8,26913,160
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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.

Is Fairfield Heights safer than Smithfield?

Fairfield Heights scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Fairfield Heights or Smithfield?

Fairfield Heights has the lower median house price of the two ($1,320,000 vs $1,415,000).

Should I live in Fairfield Heights or Smithfield?

Fairfield Heights scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Fairfield Heights or Smithfield.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →