Fairfield, Hamilton

Fairfield
Fairfield Methodist Church and liquor store,
Heaphy Terrace
Interactive map of Fairfield
Coordinates: 37°46′07″S 175°16′40″E / 37.7685°S 175.2778°E / -37.7685; 175.2778
CountryNew Zealand
CityHamilton, New Zealand
Local authorityHamilton City Council
Electoral wardEast Ward
Established1949
Area
 • Land348 ha (860 acres)
Population
 (June 2025)
 • Total
8,580
 • Density2,470/km2 (6,390/sq mi)
Te Rapa Chartwell Chedworth Park
River Road
Fairfield
Fairview Downs
Central Hamilton Claudelands Enderley

Fairfield is a suburb to the northeast of central Hamilton, New Zealand. Fairfield is named after the dairy farm of John Davies, who bought 100 acres (0.40 km2) from F. R. Claude. This area experienced rapid growth in the 1950s and 60s.