Fairfield, Australia

Full City Profile

1.5 /5.0

D Poor

17,932 Population 8/sq mi density

85 ft Elevation 26 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Overall

1.5 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$15,345 median income, 12.1% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$205,600 home value, $1,028/mo rent

Fairfield, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$15,345

80% below

$15,345 per capita

Home Value

$205,600

27% below

Median Rent

$1,028/mo

12% below

Unemployment

12.1%

236% above

Avg Temperature

63°F

334 sunny days/yr

Is Fairfield a Good Place to Live?

1.5 / 5.0 — Poor

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fairfield residents earn a median household income of $15,345 , which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,345. The unemployment rate stands at 12.1% (236% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,704 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fairfield is $205,600 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,028/month.

Climate & Weather

Fairfield has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 334 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population17,932

Median Age40.0 yrs

Density8/mi²

Foreign Born65.5%

Economy

Median Income$15,345

Per Capita$15,345

Unemployment12.1%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$295

Housing

Home Value$205,600

Rent$1,028

Ownership40.4%

Housing Units7,173

Climate

Avg Temp63°F

Sunny Days334/yr

Rain31.3 in/yr

Elevation85 ft

Did You Know?

65.5% of residents are foreign-born.