Fairfield East, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Fairfield East, in the Fairfield City Council local government area.
| Locality | Fairfield East |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Fairfield City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.87507 |
| Longitude | 150.97369 |
| Population | 5,241 |
| Density | 2647.0 /km² |
| Area | 2.0 km² |
| Elevation | 17 m |
| Postcode | 2165 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 22 km west |
Fairfield East is a locality in the Fairfield City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,241. The locality covers an area of 2.0 km², giving a population density of about 2647.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 17 m above sea level. It lies approximately 22 km west of Sydney. Fairfield East is located at 33.8751°S, 150.9737°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2165.
Fairfield East lies in a gentle embrace of the Cumberland Plain, its landscape a subtle blend of cultivated fields and burgeoning suburban sprawl. It lies 4.4 km north-east of Cabramatta, NSW (from Cabramatta, NSW: bearing 54°T), and is situated 12.8 km south-south-east of Blacktown. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, earthy sweetness, a counterpoint to the distant hum of traffic that signals its connection to the wider world. Broad avenues, lined with mature trees whose leaves rustle with a dry whisper, give way to more intimate laneways where the scent of blooming jasmine sometimes drifts from hidden gardens. The terrain is forgiving, a soft undulation that allows for expansive skies to dominate the horizon, particularly in the west, where the setting sun can paint the clouds in hues of apricot and rose. This is a place where the land feels settled, not dramatic, a canvas for the quiet unfolding of everyday life.
The history of Fairfield East is interwoven with the fertile soil that once supported extensive farming, a legacy evident in the occasional remnant orchard or the way some older homes still retain a connection to the land. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of agricultural prosperity, shaped the character of this region, their efforts laying the groundwork for the community that thrives today. While the focus has shifted from broadacre farming to more diverse economic pursuits, a sense of groundedness persists, a quiet resilience in the face of change. The local economy now encompasses a range of small businesses and service industries, catering to a population that values community connection and a steady pace of life. Fairfield East, in its understated way, speaks of an enduring Australian spirit, one that finds beauty in the ordinary and strength in its roots.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Fairfield East, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Fairfield East, in the Fairfield City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Fairfield East includes the postcode (2165), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Fairfield City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Fairfield East is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |