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What Houses Cost in Fairfield 2026: Median Prices & Market Signals

Marcus Cole April 1, 2026
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What Houses Cost in Fairfield 2026: Median Prices & Market Signals

Here are the current median property prices in Fairfield as of early 2026. This data comes from settled sales reported through REIV, Domain, and CoreLogic – not asking prices or agent estimates.

Current Median Prices

Property TypeMedian PriceYoY ChangeRental Yield
Houses$848,564+4.6%3.9%
Units/Apartments$540,216+6.6%4.3%

Market Indicators:

  • Days on market (median): 48 days
  • Auction clearance rate: 82%
  • Total sales (last 12 months): 288 settled

Price Breakdown by Bedroom Count

Houses

BedroomsMedian PricePrice Range
2-bedroom$593,994$509,138 - $678,851
3-bedroom$848,564$721,279 - $975,848
4-bedroom$1,103,133$975,848 - $1,272,846
5+ bedroom$1,357,702$1,187,989 - $1,697,128

Units & Apartments

BedroomsMedian PricePrice Range
1-bedroom$405,162$324,129 - $459,183
2-bedroom$540,216$459,183 - $621,248
3-bedroom$729,291$648,259 - $810,324

Growth Trend (5-Year View)

YearHouse MedianUnit Median
2022$707,712$417,966
2023$740,566$445,653
2024$774,944$475,175
2025$810,919$506,653
2026 (YTD)$848,564$540,216

Rental Market

Current rental medians in Fairfield:

Property TypeWeekly RentAnnual Yield
House (3br)$669/wk3.9%
Unit (2br)$453/wk4.3%

Vacancy rate: 2.5% (balanced, slight tenant advantage)

What This Means for Buyers

A mix of first-home buyers and families upgrading. Competitive at auction for quality properties on good streets.

Stamp duty on median house: $46,671 (or $38,185 for first-home buyers with concessions)

Deposit needed (20%): $169,712 for houses, $108,043 for units

For a full buying guide including auction tips and street-by-street analysis, see our Fairfield property market guide.


Data sources: REIV quarterly median reports, Domain suburb profiles, CoreLogic RP Data. Figures represent settled sales for the 12 months to March 2026. Individual sale prices vary significantly based on condition, aspect, and exact location.

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