Fairfield, a quaint and scenic suburb of Sydney, makes for a wonderful home for those seeking a peaceful and quality lifestyle backed by rich community spirit. For students, it offers a chance to stay away from the city’s bustle and close to nature while ensuring seamless connectivity throughout NSW. Fairfield has plenty of accommodation options for students with every budget and preference. In addition, the suburb features a collection of parks, tourist spots and restaurants offering diverse cuisine to suit every taste. So, without further ado, let’s find out more about student life in Fairfield.

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Major public schools in Fairfield include Fairfield High School and Fairfield Public School.

The city also has a number of private schools and institutions including Fairfield Intensive English Centre, Patrician Brothers' College, Fairfield Heights Public School, Fairfield Nursery School, Warakirri College, Fairfield School of Arts, Elysian School Australia, Indie School Fairfield, Fairfield School of Music and Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School.

Fairfield is about 27 kilometres from Sydney University and 30 kilometres from Sydney Technology University, making it a perfect home for students enrolled in either of these two prestigious institutions for professional graduate or postgraduate courses.

According to the 2021 census, Fairfield had 43,987 separate houses, 8,970 flats or apartments and 7,598 semi-detached buildings, including row or terrace houses and townhouses. In other words, students looking for a quality living space in Fairfield have all kinds of options available, from individual homes to rental apartments, shared flats and more.

The primary source of transport for the city’s residents is Fairfield railway station on the Old Main South. It serves the Cumberland Line and the Inner West & South Line of the Sydney Trains, providing connectivity to the suburbs of Guildford, Merrylands, Holroyd, Parramatta and the Sydney CBD.

Fairfield also has a major bus interchange located right next to the railway station. Horsley Drive and Hamilton Road are major roads through the city.

Fairfield boasts an abundance of recreational facilities and activities for students to indulge in their leisure time. The most famous is Fairfield Adventure Park, a sprawling playground for students of all ages. It was inaugurated in April 2015 and features an array of swings, adventure slides, and various recreational equipment. The Fairfield Bowling Club is a wonderful place for bowling enthusiasts to blow off steam. The Fairfield Youth and Community Centre is a place for youth to meet and greet. The Fairfield Leisure Centre offering aquatic and water sports cater to adventure seekers.

Sports enthusiasts can indulge in their favourite sports at the Fairfield Park Tennis Complex, Little Boomers Basketball Fairfield, the Makepeace Oval, Crosby Reserve and Guildford West Sportsground.

The multicultural richness of Fairfield is reflected in its diverse culinary scene with a range of eateries offering everything from Assyrian to Vietnamese cuisine. Popular spots include Happiness & Middle Eastern Food and Frank's Lebanese Restaurant.

There are plenty of things to do and places to see in Fairfield for students to keep themselves entertained and motivated. These include historical landmarks, art & culture centres and heritage buildings. The top attractions to see in Fairfield include Fairfield City Central, The Crescent Plaza, Thomas Ware Plaza, The International Monument and the Fairfield public library on Hamilton Road. The suburb also has several heritage-listed sites and historically important buildings. Some of these include The School of Arts Building, The Uniting Church, the Fire Station on William Street, the Federation weatherboard cottage, Honour Avenue and Fairfield railway station. The Fairfield City Museum & Gallery, on Horsley Drive, is a popular arts, culture and heritage centre encompassing a heritage museum and an art gallery.