Removalists Fairfield.
Named after an English family estate by the man who bought the land in 1840. Today one of Australia's most multicultural suburbs - nicknamed Little Iraq and Little Assyria.
Fairfield sits around 32 kilometres south-west of the Sydney CBD, on the traditional land of the Cabrogal people of the Darug nation, who lived in the area for tens of thousands of years before European settlement. The first recorded European visit was noted in William Bradley's journal, and the suburb takes its current name from a specific 1840 transaction - Captain John Horsley purchased land here known as Castel Paul and renamed it Fairfield, after his family estate in Somerset, England. European settlement was minimal until the mid-1800s, when the construction of the railway line in 1856 and the area's suitability for timber-cutting, crop farming, and vineyards began drawing more residents.
Fairfield is among the most multicultural suburbs in Australia, and the numbers describe it better than any single label. At the 2021 census, more than two-thirds of residents were born overseas, with the largest groups from Iraq (22.6%), Vietnam (9.8%), and Syria (8.3%). The most commonly spoken languages after English are Arabic, Assyrian Neo-Aramaic, and Vietnamese. The suburb's large Assyrian and Iraqi Christian communities have led to it being described in the media as Little Iraq or Little Assyria, and Ware Street - one of Fairfield's oldest main streets, once home to a major produce market - is now lined with Assyrian, Iraqi, Lebanese, Vietnamese, and Italian-run businesses. Community celebrations here can be genuinely significant events - in July 2007, an estimated 7,000 people filled the streets when Iraq won the Asian Football Cup, and similar scenes followed Iraq's 2023 Arabian Gulf Cup win.
The School of Arts building, dating from the late 1800s, is one of the few remaining examples of Victorian and Federation-era architecture in a suburb that has otherwise been substantially rebuilt across the twentieth century. Fairfield Hospital opened in September 1956, and Fairfield Forum - the area's largest shopping centre - opened in the early 1980s, complete with the city's first cinema, the Hoyts Forum Twin, which ran until 2010. Fairfield Park, with its Memorial Gate and Honour Avenue lined with rosemary and brush box, gives the suburb a genuine community green space alongside its bustling commercial centre.
Among the most diverse suburbs in Australia - the variety of what matters to people here, and how they care for it, is exactly what makes every Fairfield job different.
Fairfield's residential streets are generally accessible - established housing on proportioned blocks with the kind of direct driveway access that Western Sydney suburbs tend to have. The community here takes genuine care of what they own, and the moves reflect that. Billy and Jet bring the same preparation to Fairfield that they bring anywhere - the Western Sydney distance gets factored into the quote honestly and the job gets planned before the day.
Ware Street, the Fairfield Forum precinct, and what moving in Fairfield involves
Ware Street is one of Fairfield's oldest and busiest commercial streets, and the surrounding blocks carry significant pedestrian and vehicle traffic throughout the day given the density of shops, restaurants, and community services concentrated there. For any move near the Ware Street or Fairfield Forum precinct, Billy positions the truck from a quieter side street rather than attempting to hold a position on the main strip.
Fairfield's housing stock reflects decades of steady suburban development - established brick and fibro homes from the postwar period through to more recent infill development, with a meaningful number of properties that have been held by the same family for a long time. This generally means more volume than a quick estimate suggests, and Billy assesses this honestly at quoting stage rather than underestimating a job that turns out to be a full day.
The Hume Highway and the broader Fairfield City road network give reasonable access for moves heading toward Liverpool, Parramatta, or further into Western Sydney. For interstate moves originating from Fairfield, the same same-crew approach applies as anywhere else Billy and Jet work - no handoffs, no relay system.
What we cover in Fairfield
- House and family home moves
- Apartment and unit relocations
- Interstate moves - same crew throughout
- Packing and unpacking services
- Furniture disassembly and reassembly
- Office and commercial relocations
Fully insured by QBE on every job. No deposit required. No cancellation fees.
"Moved from a long-term family home near Fairfield Park - Billy assessed the volume honestly upfront, brought the right crew size, and the whole day ran exactly as planned."- Maria and Tony, Fairfield family home move
How much does a Fairfield move cost?
We price by the hour. The rate depends on crew size, truck size, and access at both addresses. Use the quote form to get a clear estimate, or read our guide on how much removalists cost in Sydney.
Common questions about moving in Fairfield
Fairfield has one of Australia's largest Assyrian Christian and Iraqi communities, many originally from Iraq and Syria. At the 2021 census, more than two-thirds of residents were born overseas, with Iraq and Syria among the largest groups. The nickname reflects the concentration of Assyrian and Iraqi businesses, churches, and community organisations, particularly around Ware Street.
Captain John Horsley purchased land here in 1840 and renamed it Fairfield, after his family estate in Somerset, England. Before that the area was known as Castel Paul. The traditional owners are the Cabrogal people of the Darug nation.
We charge by the hour. Long-term family occupancy is common in Fairfield and typically involves more volume than a quick estimate suggests. Get in touch for a clear estimate.
Yes - same crew the whole way, no handoffs. Get in touch for an interstate quote.
We cover all of Sydney. Nearby suburbs we regularly work in include Liverpool, Parramatta, and Merrylands.
Two locals, not a call centre.
When you book a Fairfield move, Billy or Jet runs it personally - not a call centre handing you off to whoever's free. They know the Ware Street precinct well enough to plan the truck position and the day before it starts, not figure it out on the morning. On bigger jobs they bring in their own trusted, experienced team, but Billy or Jet is always on site - sometimes both of them. Either way, there's always a named person from The Movers Company accountable for your move. Every item is wrapped and carried properly, and your home - doorframes, walls, floors, at both ends - is protected the whole way through. Fully insured by QBE. No deposit, no cancellation fees.
Prefer to meet us first? Call and we'll come to you. Fill in the form and most quotes back same business day. Or call us directly on 0466 705 078 - Mon to Sat, 7am to 6pm.
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