Fairfield, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Fairfield Brisbane, Queensland
View from Fairfield along Brisbane River towards Eleanor Schonell Bridge, 2017
Fairfield Location in Queensland
Population	3,106 (2021 census)
• Density	2,390/km2 (6,200/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4103
Elevation	12 m (39 ft)
Area	1.3 km2 (0.5 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	5.5 km (3 mi) S of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Brisbane (Tennyson Ward)
State electorate(s)	Miller Brisbane
Federal Division(s)	Moreton
Suburbs around Fairfield: St Lucia Dutton Park Woolloongabba Yeronga Fairfield Annerley Yeronga Yeronga Annerley

Fairfield is a suburb in the city of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It's a great place to live, with a mix of houses and units. In 2021, about 3,106 people called Fairfield home.

Where is Fairfield?

Fairfield is located about 5.8 kilometers (3.6 miles) south of the main city area of Brisbane. It sits right next to the Brisbane River.

Fairfield's Borders

The suburb has clear boundaries:

• To the north, it's next to the South Brisbane Cemetery.
• To the east, you'll find the Beenleigh railway line.
• Venner Road forms the southern border.
• The western side runs along the middle of the Brisbane River.

A Look Back: Fairfield's History

Fairfield got its name from an arrowroot farm. In 1857, two brothers, Samuel Grimes and George Grimes, started this farm. They named it Fairfield, and the name stuck for the whole area!

Early Church Life

The Fairfield Baptist Church first opened its doors on Christmas Eve in 1865. It was a branch of a bigger church and could fit almost 100 people. Later, in 1889, a new church building was put up. By 1935, the church moved to a new spot in Annerley and became the Annerley Baptist Church.

Land and Floods

In 1914, a new housing area called the Railside Estate was created. It had 28 lots for homes and was very close to the Fairfield railway station.

Fairfield has experienced floods a few times. Parts of the suburb were flooded in 1974 and again in January 2011.

Library Services

The Fairfield Library first opened in 1988. It got a big update in 2011 to make it even better for everyone.

Who Lives in Fairfield?

In 2011, Fairfield had 2,554 people living there. Most people (69.2%) were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces included England, New Zealand, Malaysia, China, and Vietnam.

Most residents (77.3%) spoke only English at home. Other languages spoken included Mandarin, Greek, Vietnamese, and Spanish.

By 2016, the population grew to 2,980 people. In 2021, it reached 3,106 people.

Schools and Learning

Fairfield itself doesn't have any schools. However, there are several schools very close by in the neighboring suburbs.

Nearby Schools

• Primary Schools: You can find government primary schools in Dutton Park, Annerley (Junction Park State School), and Yeronga (Yeronga State School).
• Secondary Schools: The closest government high school is Yeronga State High School in Yeronga. A new high school, Brisbane South State Secondary College, also opened nearby in Dutton Park in 2021.

Fun Things to Do and Places to Shop

Fairfield offers several places for fun and daily needs.

Parks and Recreation

The suburb has a cool Skate Park, which is great for young people. Since Fairfield borders the Brisbane River, it also has many beautiful parks where you can relax and enjoy nature.

Shopping and Services

Fairfield Gardens is a shopping center located at 180 Fairfield Road. It has a supermarket and many other shops for all your needs. The Brisbane City Council also runs a public library inside Fairfield Gardens, which is a great spot to find books and learn new things.

Getting Around Fairfield

Fairfield has good transport options to help people get around.

The Fairfield railway station in 2012, looking north from Platform 2.

Train Services

There's a Fairfield train station on the line to Beenleigh. This makes it easy to travel by train.

Bus Services

The main bus service is the 196 route. It runs every 15 minutes during the day, starting from Fairfield Gardens. In the morning, you can also catch the 107 and 108 bus services.

Taxis

If you need a quick ride, there's also a taxi rank available.