Fairfield, QLD 4103
Ranked 140th best suburb by locals in Brisbane Region, QLD
Great for
- Clean & green
- Parks and recreation
- Public transport
- Parking
- Internet access
Not great for
- Nightlife
- Eating out
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Families With Kids
- Retirees
- Singles
- Students
Reviews of Fairfield, QLD
"Fairfield is a great choice"
Fairfield is a great choice for young professionals, couples, and families who love the idea of living in the green leafy suburbs yet like the feel of inner city living. Fairfield has it all. Beautiful parks, river walks, and cycle tracks, easy access to both bus and train options, and within close proximity to hospitals and sought-after schools. Students will also find Fairfield appealing as it's just a short walk to the Green Bridge offering a direct route to the UQ. Fairfield Gardens is a short walk away and here you can enjoy great food, coffee, and shopping. The housing options in Fairfield range from apartments to multi-million dollar properties along the river.
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Families with kids
"Laundry thief on the loose!"
I live in a small block of 5 apartments. Over the last couple of weeks, residents of 3 out of the 5 apartments have had laundry, specifically clothes, stolen from our two washing lines. This is the only negative of living here - the suburb is so well-serviced and convenient.
"Clean, Green and Convenient"
Fairfield is a great suburb for young professionals who want the convenience of public transport to the CBD. Most homes and apartments in the suburb are within walking distance to the 2 train stations and major bus routes. There are several areas to take your dogs including parks and the Corso. Fairfield benefits from having a great shopping centre at Fairfield Gardens, and many places to grab a coffee. I would heavily recommend trying a coffee and breakfast at Slinkys Espresso. Fairfield is also a great area for students, given its close proximity to the Green Bridge taking you to University of Queensland, St Lucia.
Great for
- Parks
- Public transport
- Green Bridge
- Skate park
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Singles
- Students
"Great suburb so close to the city!"
Fairfield is a fabulous suburb. My husband and I have lived here for nearly 20 years. There's lots of beautiful parks and greenery, a great little local shopping centre that houses Coles and other shops and a very strong community spirit.
With a range of housing options, schools and sporting facilities, Fairfield has been a great place to live when we were in our 20's - close to the city to go out. Great in our 30's when we were renovating and starting a family (lots of parks for those walks with the pram) and now that we're in our 40's and our children are in school it gives us some great options. State schools, private primary schools and proximity to high schools. University is just over the green bridge and we're close to the PA & Mater Hospital.
The best part is the community spirit and the friendships made. We're big fans and will be staying here for a very long time!
Great for
- Schools
- Sporting Facilities - AFL, Soccer, Tennis
- Central location
- Parks
- Public transport
- Green Bridge
- Skate park
Not great for
- Many parts low lying
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- LGBT+
- Hipsters
- Students
- Trendy & Stylish
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"Top suburb to live"
Fairfield is a great suburb in South Brisbane, being so close to the CBD, Uni's, PA hospital and Brisbane River. Public transport is good with plenty of parks and activities for the little ones. The airport is easy to access via the Clem 7 and Airport link tunnels.
Shopping: Fairfield Gardens shopping centre offers a range of shops, a large Coles, bakery's, banks and the public library with free wifi access.
Eating out: There are a number of restaurants and café's in Fairfield or close by, I'd recommend Ribbets for the best ribs in town (located @ 167 Annerley Road) Slinky Espresso (located @ 190 Fairfield Road, corner of Ashby Street) best breakfast and coffee in Fairfield or you have Anesis close by in Yeronga for breakfast and a good coffee (located @ 82 Hyde Rd) Daily Sushi in the Fairfield Gardens shopping centre or Sushi Too next to Slinky Espresso and the Fish Kitchen for the best fish'n'chips in town (located @ 220 Annerley Road)
Pub - The Junction (Muddy Farmer) located on Annerley Road.
Overall a top suburb to live.
Great for
- Fairfield Gardens Shopping Centre
- Central location
- Parks
- Public transport
- Green Bridge
- Skate park
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Students
- Trendy & Stylish
I would also recommend "Slinky Espresso" for being the best breakfast and lunch coffee shop in the Fairfield area. My colleagues and have been there a few times and have never been disappointed in our coffees or meals. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
"Quiet suburb 4km from the city"
Beautiful riverside suburb with lots of parks, really good public transport system, recreational facilities, shopping centre and great location for those working at the hospitals or University. Fairfield is diverse in its housing with an eclectic mix of entry level properties through to riverfront mansions. A very tightly held suburb with low turnover, I know many people living in and loving Fairfield. Great place to bring up a family or buy your first home.
Great for
- Skate park
- Green Bridge
- Fairfield Gardens Shopping Centre
- Central location
- Parks
- Public transport
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Students
- Trendy & Stylish
"Green and friendly"
Great place to live for families and professionals who want to be close to CBD, public transport, and universities. Abundant parks. Great neighbourhood spirit.
Great for
- Parks
- Central location
- Public transport
Not great for
- No nightlife or restaurants (but West End close by)
- Skate Park
- Many parts low lying
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Students
"Fantastic quiet suburb close to CBD"
Fairfield is a little undiscovered gem in Brisbane's inner south. Only a short trip to the CBD (with excellent bus and train links) its also close to other big employers - the Mater hopsitals, the PA hospital and the University of Queensland. Because Fairfield and Yeronga are nestled in a loop of the river, there's no through traffic - only local. Kids play on the streets etc. There are loads and loads of parks, playgrounds and sporting fields (soccer, cricket and Aussie Rules). Finally, the local shopping centre - Fairfield Gardens- is clean and inviting with a nice Coles and some good specialty shops, and an excellent local library.
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Families with kids
- Retirees
Fairfield is a great place to live if you are over 60, no kids, don't want to eat out, and want to have everything close at 6pm. Fairfield Gardens lack a good coffee shop, a nursery, some vibrancy and a name clothes outlet ie Jeans West like there was when it first opened. 95 out of 100? No way - more like an 80% suburb, and I have lived there for 75% of my life > 30 years.
U love it i take it!
I ca n only assume noisycoaltrains yiu on't own a dog, partner or a flood free house that is near the river then
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Stealing can occur even in the most affluent surburbs, especially if you live not fair from a train line, as most theft is done by those who do not live in the area. A lockable fence and living on the riverside is a better for you.