True Cost of Buying in Fairfield Heights
2165 NSW · 25km to CBD
Market Intelligence
Fairfield Heights is a culturally diverse suburb in Sydney's south-west, located 25km from the CBD within the Fairfield City Council area. The suburb is home to significant Vietnamese, Assyrian, and Arabic communities, creating a vibrant multicultural environment. With a mix of medium-density housing including townhouses, villas, and apartment complexes, it offers relative affordability compared to Greater Sydney averages, making it particularly attractive to first home buyers and young families. The area benefits from strong community infrastructure including Fairfield Heights Public School, proximity to Fairfield CBD and Neeta City Shopping Centre, plus access to recreational facilities like Fairfield Park and Fairfield Showground. Transport connectivity is well-established through bus services to Fairfield Station and Liverpool, with major road access via The Horsley Drive and proximity to M7 and M5 motorways. The suburb has experienced steady population growth and strong property value appreciation, with properties typically selling faster than the Sydney metropolitan average. Future development prospects are enhanced by its position in the Western Sydney growth corridor and planned infrastructure improvements linked to Western Sydney Airport development.
Market Snapshot
Median House
$850K
+8.5% 1yr
Median Apartment
$580K
+7.8% 1yr
Median Townhouse
$720K
Vacancy Rate
1.8%
28 avg DOM
Yield (Apartment)
5.1%
Yield (House)
4.2%
Auction Clearance
72%
Population
8,500
True Cost Breakdown
Based on median prices · 20% deposit · 6.5% interest · 30-year term · Owner-occupier
Apartment
Purchase Price
$580,000
Stamp Duty
$20,630
1st Year Total
$47,696
House
Purchase Price
$850,000
Stamp Duty
$32,780
1st Year Total
$60,926
Townhouse
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
33
Family Households
68%
Owner-Occupied
58%
Walkability
65/100
Public Transport
6/10
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