Fairfield (Vic.)

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Residential dwelling approval activity has been practically non-existent in Fairfield

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Fairfield has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 0thth percentile nationally

Local infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 36 projects likely impacting the region. Notable ones include Alphington Village (Time & Place), Fairfield Station Precinct Redevelopment, Paper House Alphington, and Samma Place, Ivanhoe. Below is a list of those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Fairfield face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Fairfield has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Its unemployment rate is 4.5%, with an estimated growth of 7.0% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, there are 4,534 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 0.1% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%. Employment is concentrated in agriculture, forestry & fishing, mining, and manufacturing, while health care & social assistance employs just 0.0% of local workers, compared to Greater Melbourne's 14.2%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population.

Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 7.0%, labour force grew by 7.2%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 3.5%, labour force expand by 4.0%, and unemployment rise by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest that overall employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors, with specific projections for Fairfield's employment mix not provided in the text.

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Fairfield displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Fairfield's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted entirely of houses (0.0% other dwellings). This is similar to Melbourne metro's composition of 100% houses and 0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Fairfield was also aligned with Melbourne metro at 67.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.4% and rented ones at 3.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fairfield, as of June 2021, was $1,800, slightly lower than Melbourne's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure for Fairfield was $350, compared to Melbourne's $400. Nationally, Fairfield's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $2,067 as of June 2021, while rents were also lower at $350 compared to the national figure of $380.

Fairfield has a typical household mix, with a median household size of 0 people

Family households constitute 0% of all households, including 0% couples with children, 0% couples without children, and 0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 100%, with lone person households at 0% and group households making up 0%. The median household size is 0 people.

Fairfield faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 0.0%, significantly below the SA4 region average of 57.1%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 0.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (0.0%) and graduate diplomas (0.0%). Technical qualifications represent 0.0% of educational achievements for residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas (0.0%) and certificates (0.0%).

Formal education enrollment stands at 0.0% of residents, including 0.0% in primary education, 0.0% in secondary education, and 0.0% pursuing tertiary education. Fairfield Primary School provides local educational services within Fairfield, with an enrollment of 577 students as of the latest data available. The school demonstrates exceptional educational performance (ICSEA: 1166), placing it among the most advantaged nationally. There is one school focused exclusively on primary education in Fairfield, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. Residents must travel to neighboring areas for secondary educational services as there are no secondary schools located within Fairfield.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Health performance in Fairfield is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Fairfield faces significant health challenges with various conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is extremely low, at approximately 0% of the total population (~0 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, impacting 0.0% and 0.0% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 0.0% of residents claim to be completely free from medical ailments, compared to 0% across Greater Melbourne. In Fairfield, 0.0% of residents are aged 65 and over (0 people).

The latest Census data sees Fairfield placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Fairfield's cultural diversity was found to be below average. None of its residents were born in Australia, held citizenship, or spoke English exclusively at home. Buddhism was the predominant religion, practiced by none of Fairfield's inhabitants, contrasting with None percent across Greater Melbourne.

The top three ancestry groups, based on parents' country of birth, were Australian (0.0%), Australian Aboriginal (0.0%), and Chinese (0.0%).

Fairfield hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

No age data available for catchment as population equals zero. Population forecasts for Fairfield in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to increase solidly, expanding by 26,431 people from 0 to 26,431. In contrast, the 0-4 age cohort shows minimal growth of just 0%, with an increase of 8065 people.