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Fairfield - East

37 km²

Far above the state average for accessibility, Fairfield - East is a highly walkable suburb in Greater Sydney. Almost every home is within a short stroll of public transport and parks, making it an exceptionally convenient place to live. The area is also home to a significant First Nations population, with nearly 1,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here. This mix of urban ease and a strong Indigenous presence gives the community a distinct character.

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First Nations

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The First Nations community here is larger than in 80% of similar areas, with a typical age of 26 which is older than the state and national figures. While unemployment is much lower than in most similar areas, typical household incomes are well below the New South Wales and Australian averages.

997 First Nations people

26 yrs Median age Here 26 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

30.5% Year 12 Here 30.5% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

7.6% Unemployment Here 7.6% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$496 Median income Here $496 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,119 Household income Here $1,119 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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This is a very walkable area with a score of 7.4, far above the state average. Nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of schools and parks, and 88.1% are close to groceries, which is far above the New South Wales figure of 67.7%.

7.4 Walk score

7.2 Types ≤15 min