Fairfield Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Fairfield has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Although this part of Victoria is not known for its vibrancy, its busier streets are still quite energetic, and finding one of the about 20 nightlife venues is very easy as they are generally situated in especially convenient locations. Fairfield is very quiet, as the streets tend to be very calm. A large number of locations within the neighbourhood have good access to green spaces, such as Clover Point Park and Beacon Hill Park, since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to check out.

Transportation

Home buyers in Fairfield benefit from several options to get around without the need for a car. This part of Victoria is transit friendly. The neighbourhood is linked by about 30 bus lines, and bus stops are usually around the corner. Fairfield is also especially suitable for pedestrians; carrying out daily needs is convenient without a car, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Active house buyers will be pleased with the rather bicycling-friendly nature of Fairfield. More precisely, the cycling network is good.

Housing

Small apartment buildings are the most common housing type, representing the majority of buildings in Fairfield, but large apartment buildings and single detached homes are also present in the housing stock. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. Around 55% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters and the remainder are occupied by owners. Roughly 40% of homes in this neighbourhood were built pre-1960, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 2000s.

Services

It is very easy to access both a general and a specialty grocery store on foot from any home in Fairfield. Furthermore, owing to over 200 restaurants and about 40 coffee shops, this part of the city is a very good place in which to eat out. Property owners benefit from many nearby clothing stores. In terms of education, in Fairfield, parents and their kids will generally be able to access schools and daycares without a vehicle.