Fairfield flood risk
Of Fairfield’s 2,107 mapped properties, 80.4% are in a mapped flood area and 0% are in a bushfire hazard area.
Crime near Fairfield
Fairfield sits in the Annerley police division, which recorded 2,830 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 2,830 total. Figures are for the whole Annerley police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Fairfield
Fairfield is mostly residential. The most common zones:
Character / infill residential — older-style homes, with some infill like townhouses or duplexes allowed.
Zone: CR2 - Infill housing
Low density residential — mostly detached houses on standard suburban blocks.
Zone: LDR - Low density residential
Low–medium density residential — a mix of houses, townhouses and small unit blocks.
Zone: LMR3 - Low-medium density residential (Up to 3 storeys)
School catchments in Fairfield
Fairfield can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Fairfield
At the 2021 Census, 27.6% of Fairfield’s 3,106 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Fairfield
Brisbane council approved 8,576 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Brisbane council area (not just Fairfield). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 100 Ashby Street, Fairfield QLD 4103
- 10/10 Cameron Street, Fairfield QLD 4103
- 10/11 Cottenham Street, Fairfield QLD 4103
- 10/13 Fenton Street, Fairfield QLD 4103
- 10/15 Cottenham Street, Fairfield QLD 4103
- 10/180 Fairfield Road, Fairfield QLD 4103
- 10/18 Glena Street, Fairfield QLD 4103
- 101 Ashby Street, Fairfield QLD 4103
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.