True Cost of Buying in Fairfield East

2165 NSW · 28km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Fairfield East is a culturally diverse suburb in Sydney's southwest, 28km from the CBD. Known for its strong multicultural community with significant Vietnamese, Assyrian, and Arabic populations, the area offers affordable housing options predominantly featuring detached homes and some townhouse developments. The suburb benefits from good transport connectivity via bus services to Fairfield Station and proximity to major arterials like the M5 and Hume Highway. With median house prices around $850,000, it represents solid value in Western Sydney's growth corridor. The community is family-oriented with excellent local amenities including Fairfield East Public School, multiple parks, and strong community centers supporting multicultural activities. Healthcare services are readily accessible in nearby Fairfield CBD. The area has experienced steady population growth and moderate property value increases, driven by strong rental demand from its proximity to employment hubs and transport infrastructure. Ongoing Western Sydney development and infrastructure improvements position Fairfield East as an emerging growth area with good investment potential for both owner-occupiers and investors seeking affordable entry points into Sydney's property market.

Strong multicultural community with established cultural networksAffordable housing market with good value compared to inner SydneyExcellent transport connectivity to CBD and major employment centersFamily-friendly environment with quality schools and parksGrowing rental demand and steady capital growth

Market Snapshot

Median House

$850K

+7.2% 1yr

Median Apartment

$520K

+6.5% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$720K

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

32 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

4.2%

Yield (House)

3.5%

Auction Clearance

68%

Population

8,500

True Cost Breakdown

Based on median prices · 20% deposit · 6.5% interest · 30-year term · Owner-occupier

Apartment

$3,671/mo

Purchase Price

$520,000

Stamp Duty

$17,930

1st Year Total

$44,048

House

$5,077/mo

Purchase Price

$850,000

Stamp Duty

$32,780

1st Year Total

$60,926

Townhouse

$4,483/mo

Purchase Price

$720,000

Stamp Duty

$26,930

1st Year Total

$53,792

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Community Profile

Median Income

$68,000

Median Age

34

Family Households

78%

Owner-Occupied

65%

Walkability

65/100

Public Transport

7/10

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