Cabramatta vs Cabramatta West
The verdict
Cabramatta West is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.38M versus $1.40M in Cabramatta. Cabramatta rates higher for transport (95 vs 64). Cabramatta is closer to the coast (21.6 km vs 23.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Cabramatta West rates higher (90 vs 82/100 in Cabramatta).
Scores
| Cabramatta | Cabramatta West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 71 |
| Transport | 95 | 64 |
| Education | 48 | 49 |
| Liveability | 100 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cabramatta | Cabramatta West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,142 | 7,822 |
| Median age | 40 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,184 | $1,509 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.9% | 34.0% |
| Born in Australia | 28.6% | 38.6% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.5 |
Growth: Cabramatta Stable · Cabramatta West Stable
Property
| Cabramatta | Cabramatta West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.40M | $1.38M |
| Median unit price | $490K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 4.2% | -8.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 46 | 47 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cabramatta | Cabramatta West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 82 | 90 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 90 | 115 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 118 | 89 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 393 | 332 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,641 | 2,787 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cabramatta | Cabramatta West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 962 | 1,000 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cabramatta · Cabramatta West
Transport
| Cabramatta | Cabramatta West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 64 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 73 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 59 | 77 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 610 m | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| Cabramatta | Cabramatta West | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 9 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 54 | 0 |
| Parks | 10 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.6 km | 23.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.4 km | 27.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 3.5 km |
Population & growth
| Cabramatta | Cabramatta West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 21,142 | 7,822 |
| Estimated 2025 | 21,184 | 7,904 |
| Projected 2041 | 22,522 | 8,108 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.05% | 0.26% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cabramatta or Cabramatta West?
Cabramatta West has the higher residential safety score (Cabramatta 82/100 vs Cabramatta West 90/100).
Which is more affordable, Cabramatta or Cabramatta West?
Cabramatta West is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.38M versus $1.40M.
Which has better schools, Cabramatta or Cabramatta West?
Cabramatta West has a higher average school ICSEA (Cabramatta 962 vs Cabramatta West 1000; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cabramatta or Cabramatta West?
Cabramatta has the higher transport score (Cabramatta 95/100 vs Cabramatta West 64/100).
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