Fairfield
Welcome to Fairfield
Less than 8km from the CBD, Fairfield is a two-sided suburb where north of Heidelberg Road is a vibrant retail and residential community served to the south by a vast tract of riverside parkland extending from the Fairfield Boathouse to Yarra Bend Park.
Neighbourhood Tag
#cultural #recreational #friendly #contemporary #gourmet #twosidedsuburb
Your Neighbours
Culturally diverse with a great mix of singles and families
Your Lifestyle
Close to the CBD with the benefit of local shopping and parklands
The Market
Expanding market and desirable location
About Fairfield
Nearby Transportation
Served by buses and Fairfield train station
Commute to City
6 km to Melbourne CBD
20 minute drive to CBD
35 minute bus ride to CBD
15 minute train ride to CBD via Fairfield train station
Nearby Schools
Primary Fairfield Primary School, Alphington Grammar School, Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School, Ivanhoe Grammar School, Westgarth Primary School, St Anthony's School, Alphington Primary School, Northcote Primary School, Thornbury Primary School
Secondary Santa Maria College, Alphington Grammar School, Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School, Ivanhoe Grammar School, Northcote High School, Thornbury High School
Nearby Parks
Yarra Bend Park, Fairfield Park Boathouse & Tea Gardens
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Your Neighbourhood
Local Guide
Fairfield is a cultural and recreational fusion favoured for its gourmet focus on the Station Street shopping strip. Residents love the friendly atmosphere, fabulous primary schools, sporting facilities and easy access to transport including Fairfield station, with a train ride to Flinders Street taking just 17 minutes. Fairfield features pretty pockets of period homes interspersed with contemporary townhouses and apartments. There are plenty of big, double-fronted blocks for families, charming terraces, easy-upkeep options and a select few sprawling properties gracing the banks of the Yarra River.
History
A small yet particularly desirable slice of north eastern Melbourne, Fairfield’s beginnings are recorded by the opening of its post office in 1887. Today, historic buildings including the 1888 Grandview Hotel rub shoulders with period homes and more contemporary developments. The iconic Fairfield Park Boathouse was opened in 1908, and boating carnivals were a common feature of Fairfield life until the 1950s. Today, bustling Station Street is Fairfield’s commercial heart and features a diverse mix of cafes, bars, restaurants and specialty shops.
