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Fairfield suburb profile

Fairfield is a compact, inner-south Brisbane suburb that feels quietly residential, with tree-lined streets of timber Queenslanders and modest post-war homes alongside low-rise apartment blocks. Its small footprint gives a village-like atmosphere where local cafes and shops in neighbouring Annerley and Yeronga are easy to reach, and small parks provide green space for weekend walks. The suburb is well connected by Fairfield train station and local buses, offering straightforward access to the city and surrounding precincts. Popular with young families, professionals and downsizers, Fairfield suits people who want a calm neighbourhood close to inner-city amenities.

Fairfield property market performance

Current median dwelling price$964,500Past 3 months

Property growth+18.8%Past 12 months

Fairfield has relatively few recent property sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values rose sharply, up 16.8% over the last 12 months, while unit values rose sharply, up 20.7% — unit values rose faster than house values.

Over the last 3 months four houses and five units were sold. Houses sold in a median of 20 days and units in a median of 19 days, a similar time.

The rental market in Fairfield had average house rents of $740 a week, up a solid 9.6% over the last 12 months, and average unit rents of $565 a week, up a solid 7.6% over the last 12 months, so house rents grew faster than unit rents.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/AN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
16.8%20.7%
Sold
Past 3 months
45
Median days on market
Past 12 months
2019
Average rent
Past 12 months
$740$565
Change in rent
Past 12 months
9.6%7.6%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Fairfield demographics

Among reported families in Fairfield, couple families are predominant. Couples with children are the largest single group at 42.1%, closely followed by couples without children at 41.3%, so together they account for 83.4% of families. One-parent families make up 13.3% and other families 3.4%.

Fairfield is home to 3,106 people, with a median age of 32. The typical household earns $2,267 a week, roughly $118,000 a year.

In Fairfield, most homes are owner-occupied, totaling 57.2% when owned outright (22.7%) and owned with a mortgage (34.5%) are combined, while 42.7% of dwellings are rented.

Suburbs near Fairfield

Some popular suburbs near Fairfield include:

  • Annerley: Established inner-south suburb with tree-lined streets and a multicultural feel.
  • Yeronga: Leafy suburb with riverfront parkland and relaxed, residential streets.
  • Woolloongabba: Inner-city suburb with bustling commercial strips and strong public transport links.
  • Dutton Park: Tree-lined residential suburb with quiet streets and nearby green spaces.
  • Yeerongpilly: Evolving suburb with established homes and a growing apartment presence.

How does Fairfield compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Fairfield’s median house price is 3.9% lower than Annerley’s.
  • Median unit prices: Fairfield’s median unit price is 5.2% lower than Annerley’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Fairfield have grown 5.2% higher than in Annerley.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Fairfield have grown 1.0% higher than in Annerley.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Fairfield are selling 16.7% faster than in Yeronga.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in Fairfield are selling 5.0% faster than in Woolloongabba.
  • Investment considerations: In Fairfield, the rental yield for house is 3.8% higher than the Brisbane average, while the rental yield for units is 13.9% lower.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Fairfield have grown 10.9% higher than the average rate of growth across Brisbane.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Fairfield have grown 6.8% higher than the average rate of growth for units across Brisbane.

Choose the right real estate agents in Fairfield

In Fairfield ,32 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 46.3% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 2.47% and 3.01%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

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