Fairfield is a culturally diverse suburb 30kms west of the Sydney central business district. Fairfield offers a mixture of commercial and residential development, and the suburb is known for being one of the most multicultural and culturally diverse cities in Australia.
While Fairfield is centrally located with an easy reach to nearby cities, North Rothbury offers a range of amenities and living options at the gateway to the Hunter Valley wine region. The suburb offers a relaxed and convenient living experience and is surrounded by scenic landscapes, local parks, schools, and renowned vineyards in the heart of the Hunter Valley. With its peaceful charm, affordable land options, and close-knit community, North Rothnury is an existing alternative.
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| Quick stats | Fairfield | North Rothbury |
| Median house price | $1,155,000 | $782,500 |
| Median rental price | $620 | $620 |
| Population | 208,475 | 2,502 |
| Kms from Newcastle | 164km | 56km |
| Median age | 39 | 30 |
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| Demographic highlights | Fairfield | New South Wales |
| Median Age | 39 | 39 |
| Median weekly household income | $1,390 | $1,829 |
| Households with mortgage | 27.0% | 32.5% |
| Households renting | 38.1% | 32.6% |
| Family households | 80.2% | 71.2% |
| Couples with children | 51.0% | 44.7% |
| University qualification | 13.3% | 27.8% |
| Trade qualification | 8.0% | 11.9% |
| Unemployed persons | 8.7% | 4.9% |
2021 Census All persons QuickStats
Huntlee combines the charm of the Hunter Valley with modern urban convenience. A masterplanned community focused on education, employment, and lifestyle, it’s a place where neighbours become friends and every detail is designed for the perfect lifestyle.
With beautiful open spaces and vibrant community events, Huntlee is a place where people can grow, connect, and thrive for generations to come.
Escape the city with a great range of affordable land for sale and house and land packages currently available in Huntlee.
Fairfield is located 30 km west of Sydney's central business district and is the heart of the Fairfield City Council local government area, and 187km from the Hunter region.
Fairfield is about a 2 hour drive from Hunter Valley, depending on traffic. If travelling by public transport, connecting buses and trains run between Sydney and the region, taking around 4.5 hours.
The population of Fairfield is 208,475.
The predominant age groups in Fairfield are 15-19 and 50-54 years.
Fairfield is culturally diverse, and 19.5% of residents have Vietnamese ancestry, followed by 13.1% Chinese and 8.8% Australian. Australia was the country of birth for 38.6% of residents.
*2021 Census All persons QuickStats
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Fairfield features a range of shops, including Fairfield Forum Shopping Centre, Fairfield City Central as well as local speciality stores and cafes.
Fairfield has a wide variety of open space, including the well-known Fairfield Adventure Park, Cawarra Park and Fairfield Heights Park.
North Rothbury offers easy access to schools, parks, and essential amenities. Just 20 minutes away is Cessnock, Singleton and Maitland providing everything you’d expect from major regional centres.
November of 2016, we purchased our lot and we could not be any happier since our move from Sydney.
Seeing how Huntlee changes from flatlands to having a full swinging, lovely community. I love how people are approachable and friendly. Walking or driving past friendly faces on the road, a simple wave or nod from your neighbours is what we call added bonus living here. It feels like “home”.
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Happy, healthy, vibrant, and inclusive, that’s what Huntlee’s community-focused lifestyle is all about. Discover it for yourself today.
With land, house & land packages and beautiful established homes available to suit every budget, your dream lifestyle has never been more affordable.
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