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Fairfield West vs Wakeley

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.5 km apart, on the same open data. Fairfield West scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

Fairfield WestWakeley
Active7337
Safety6470
Wealth813
Value38
Parks6880
Cafés1345
Transit4443
Green space3789
Active & healthy3747
Schools nearby (OSM)6847
Median rent$440/wk $450/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$1,320,000$1,525,000
House sales this quarter6771
Population12,9814,893
Full profile Fairfield West in full Wakeley 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.

Is Fairfield West safer than Wakeley?

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

Which is cheaper, Fairfield West or Wakeley?

Fairfield West has the lower median house price of the two ($1,320,000 vs $1,525,000).

Should I live in Fairfield West or Wakeley?

Fairfield West 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 West or Wakeley.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →